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Jaleel  White

Jaleel White

Actor, Family Matters

Jaleel White

Actor, Family Matters

Biography

Jaleel White, famously known for his role as Steve Urkel on the hit 90’s sitcom, Family Matters, is an actor, writer, producer, and comedian. Now the host of CBS’ Flip Side, which premiered in September, Jaleel can be seen on TV screens around the country daily. He also stars in the latest Star Wars installment Skelton Crew slated to premiere in early December 2024.

Jaleel’s debut memoir, Growing Up Urkel, which releases in November, is a self-reflective memoir on growing up famous in the 90's and becoming the archetype of the "Black Nerd" for generations to come. 

Jaleel grew up in Pasadena, California, and was cast for his iconic role in 1989. Growing up on the screen, Jaleel starred as Steve Urkel for 9 seasons. He went on to star in Big Fat Liar, Sonic the Hedgehog, Grown Ups, and Scooby Doo along with countless guest appearances. Recently, Jaleel starred in Netflix’s hit movie Hustle and TV series, The Big Show

On a personal level, Jaleel is a father and husband and resides in Los Angeles.

Speaker Videos

TEDx: The Right Social Connection

Speech Topics

The Right Social Connection

An Evening with Jaleel White

Growing Up in the Business

Rejection is God's Protection

Books & Media

Books

Growing Up Urkel