Jaleel White, best known for his iconic portrayal of Steve Urkel on the hit 90s sitcom “Family Matters,” recently sat down with ET’s Nischelle Turner to discuss his new memoir, “Growing Up Urkel.” The actor opened up about his experiences playing the beloved character and shared some behind-the-scenes secrets from the set.
White reflected on the lasting impact of Steve Urkel, who quickly became one of the most recognizable characters on television during the show’s run. He discussed the challenges of bringing the character to life and how it has shaped his career in the years since.
During the interview, White also revealed some fascinating behind-the-scenes tidbits about the making of “Family Matters.” He shared stories about his co-stars, memorable moments on set, and the camaraderie that developed among the cast and crew.
Fans of the show will undoubtedly be excited to hear White’s insights into the making of “Family Matters” and the legacy of Steve Urkel. With his new memoir shedding light on his experiences, it’s clear that White’s journey as an actor continues to resonate with audiences today.
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Steve Urkel is a legendary nerd.
Jaleel, thank you for playing Urkel for years. 😅
So excited!
So adorable
Loved family matters so much jaleel did an amazing job as Steve urkel ❤❤❤urkel represents all kids who are not so perfect and sure of themselves kids that are overlooked and he didnt back down he was brave
Like to see you in a movie some time that you and the father people you work with mack a movie of some kind
Hey entertainment tonight 😁👋
A child star that grew into a great star.
Props to his parents for protecting
him,and keeping him grounded.
A great guy
Legend
I still love this show ❤
He did steve urkel before the internet and social media and smartphones.
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He should do a character like Denzel on training day!
I met Jaleel at a book signing in Delaware like 3 weeks ago. Even took a pic with him. Cool guy.