Jaleel White

FashionDream · October 4, 2013

Jaleel White

Jaleel Ahmad White (born November 27, 1976)^[1] is an American television and film actor and screenwriter. White began his career as a child actor at the age of three.

In 1989, he was cast in the role of Steve Urkel on the sitcom Family Matters.^[2] The character, which was originally intended to be a one-time guest appearance, was an instant hit with audiences and White became a regular cast member. The series aired for a total of nine seasons, from 1989 to 1997 on ABC, and from 1997 to 1998 on CBS.

After Family Matters ended, White starred in the UPN series Grown Ups from 1999 to 2000. He later attended UCLA where he graduated with a degree in film and television in 2001. He has continued his acting career with roles in Dreamgirls (2006), and guest stints on Boston Legal, House, and Psych. In March 2012, White appeared as a contestant in season 14 of Dancing with the Stars. He was voted off the series in May 2012.