Jaleel White is an American actor, voice actor, comedian, producer, and writer who shot to fame after portraying the character of Steve Urkel on the sitcom titled Family Matters (1989-1998). He has since worked in numerous films and TV series in lead, supporting, and cameo roles. Jaleel is also known for starring as J in the sitcom titled Grown Ups for which he wrote and co-produced some of the episodes.
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Girlfriend / Spouse
Jaleel has dated –
- Bridget Hardy (2006–2012) – Jaleel and actress Bridget Hardy began dating in 2006. They have a daughter together named Samaya White (b. 2009). The couple parted ways in 2012.
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Flattop haircut
- High-pitched voice
- Often sports a trimmed goatee
- Has a mole on his left cheek
Brand Endorsements
Jaleel has been featured in the TV commercials for –
- Toys R Us (1982)
- Oreo (1984)
- Pepsi (1985)
- Kraft Macaroni & Cheese (1985)
- Spaghetti-O’s (1987)
- Apple Jacks (1988)
- Urkel-Os
- Jell-O Pudding Pops
Jaleel White Facts
- He began acting from a very early age after one of his pre-school teachers advised his parents to explore the option. He acted in his first TV commercial at the age of just 3.
- When he was initially selected to portray the character of Steve Urkel on the sitcom titled Family Matters, it was just meant to be a one-time guest appearance. However, as his performance was highly appreciated by fans of the show who were sitting in the studio audience while he was shooting, he was made a regular cast member.
- After his stint on Family matters ended in 1998, he portrayed Steve Urkel for the first time in 2019 in the animated TV series Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?
- Jaleel is the first actor to have lent his voice to the character Sonic the Hedgehog. He did so for the animated shows Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic SatAM, and Sonic Underground. He also voiced the character in the 2013 Sonic fan film.
- In 2012, he participated as a contestant in the 14th season the reality TV series Dancing with the Stars and was eliminated in the 7th place.
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Facts of Jaleel Ahmad White
- Gender Male
- full nameJaleel Ahmad White
- middle nameAhmad
- nicknamesJerkel
- birthplaceCulver City, Los Angeles County, California, United States
- Date of Birth November 27, 1976
- Age 47 years 11 months
- Horoscope Sagittarius
- Lucky Number 7
- Lucky Stone Turquoise
- Lucky Color Orange
- Best Match for Marriage Leo, Aquarius
- ethnicity / ethnic backgroundAfrican-American
- nationalityAmerican
- religionChristianity
- net worth$8 million
- professionActor, Voice Actor, Comedian, Producer, Writer
- weight79 kg or 174 lbs
- height5 ft 11 in or 180.5 cm
- hair colorBlack
- eye colorDark Brown
- body type / buildAthletic
- high schoolJohn Marshall Fundamental High School
- collegeUniversity of California
- motherGail White
- fatherMichael White