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 Jaleel White is an American actor, producer and writer who is known for playing Steve Urkel from Family Matters and voicing Sonic the Hedgehog in three cartoon series released during the 1990s. He also acted in Big Fat Liar starring Frankie Muniz and Amanda Bynes, Scooby-Doo and Guess Who, Dreamgirls, Grown Ups and Bones.
Bio:
Jaleel White is an American actor, producer and writer who is known for playing Steve Urkel from Family Matters and voicing Sonic the Hedgehog in three cartoon series released during the 1990s. He also acted in Big Fat Liar starring Frankie Muniz and Amanda Bynes, Scooby-Doo and Guess Who, Dreamgirls, Grown Ups and Bones.
Tivia:
Before auditioning for Steve Urkel on Family Matters (1989), he was looking for the classic nerd glasses (black, thin, with tape around the center) but had no luck. His father, a dentist, tossed him the glasses that he used to keep particles out of his eyes. Jaleel just figured that he would find different glasses at another time. The crew loved the look, so he kept them.Originally, his character on Family Matters (1989) was supposed to be a guest-star, but proved to be so popular that he stayed on as a regular.Originally was cast as Rudy on The Cosby Show (1984) until Bill Cosby decided to make the character a girl.He has played the same character (Steven "Steve" Urkel) in four different television series: Full House (1987), Family Matters (1989), Step by Step (1991) and Meego (1997).Regularly played basketball against George Clooney while each was on their respective TV series, Family Matters (1989) and ER (1994), which were on nearby sets.After shooting his first scene as Steve Urkel on Family Matters (1989), 50 frat boys in the audience started chanting, "Urkel! Urkel! Urkel!" It was then that the show's producers realized how gifted he was.His acting mentor was Reginald VelJohnson.Was considered for a main-character role during the casting of Saved by the Bell (1989).Enjoys making homemade ice cream and even considered doing it professionally when he was a teenager.Graduated from UCLA Film School in 2001.Attended South Pasadena High School in South Pasadena, California. Once video-taped an experiment for Mr. Kemp's Physics class when he was away working on the set of Family Matters (1989).Played the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog on three animated series, including Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog (1993), the ABC Saturday morning cartoon Sonic the Hedgehog (1993) and Sonic Underground (1999).Likes writing short stories and drawing cartoons.Ranked #37 in VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Kid Stars.Is against alcohol and drugs.Father of a daughter, Samaya White, born 2009, with ex-girlfriend Bridget Hardy.Father is Michael, a dentist. Mother is Gail, a housewife.Ranked #1 in Q-Ratings (1991)It was rumoured that he would voice Sonic the Hedgehog again in Sonic Generations (2011), as one of the staff at Sega of America wanted him to voice Classic Sonic, but Jaleel was never approached about doing the role and they eventually decided to make Classic Sonic mute.Attended Henry E. Huntington Middle School in San Marino, California. |
| Name: |
Jaleel White |
Type: |
Actor,Producer,Writer (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
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IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Producer,Writer |
| Products for sale: |
Actor,Producer,Writer |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 05:29:18 |
| Height: |
5' 11' (1.80 m) |
| Biography: |
Jaleel White is an American actor, producer and writer who is known for playing Steve Urkel from Family Matters and voicing Sonic the Hedgehog in three cartoon series released during the 1990s. He also acted in Big Fat Liar starring Frankie Muniz and |
| Trivia: |
Before auditioning for Steve Urkel on Family Matters (1989), he was looking for the classic nerd glasses (black, thin, with tape around the center) but had no luck. His father, a dentist, tossed him the glasses that he used to keep particles out of his eyes. Jaleel just figured that he would find different glasses at another time. The crew loved the look, so he kept them.Originally, his character on Family Matters (1989) was supposed to be a guest-star, but proved to be so popular that he stayed on as a regular.Originally was cast as Rudy on The Cosby Show (1984) until Bill Cosby decided to make the character a girl.He has played the same character (Steven "Steve" Urkel) in four different television series: Full House (1987), Family Matters (1989), Step by Step (1991) and Meego (1997).Regularly played basketball against George Clooney while each was on their respective TV series, Family Matters (1989) and ER (1994), which were on nearby sets.After shooting his first scene as Steve Urkel on Family Matters (1989), 50 frat boys in the audience started chanting, "Urkel! Urkel! Urkel!" It was then that the show's producers realized how gifted he was.His acting mentor was Reginald VelJohnson.Was considered for a main-character role during the casting of Saved by the Bell (1989).Enjoys making homemade ice cream and even considered doing it professionally when he was a teenager.Graduated from UCLA Film School in 2001.Attended South Pasadena High School in South Pasadena, California. Once video-taped an experiment for Mr. Kemp's Physics class when he was away working on the set of Family Matters (1989).Played the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog on three animated series, including Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog (1993), the ABC Saturday morning cartoon Sonic the Hedgehog (1993) and Sonic Underground (1999).Likes writing short stories and drawing cartoons.Ranked #37 in VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Kid Stars.Is against alcohol and drugs.Father of a daughter, Samaya White, born 2009, with ex-girlfriend Bridget Hardy.Father is Michael, a dentist. Mother is Gail, a housewife.Ranked #1 in Q-Ratings (1991)It was rumoured that he would voice Sonic the Hedgehog again in Sonic Generations (2011), as one of the staff at Sega of America wanted him to voice Classic Sonic, but Jaleel was never approached about doing the role and they eventually decided to make Classic Sonic mute.Attended Henry E. Huntington Middle School in San Marino, California. |
| Trademarks: |
Childhood role as Steve Urkel on the sitcom Family Matters
Flattop haircut
High, raspy voice |
| Quotes: |
The conventions of an almighty agency tapping you for greatness and signing you up and telling you this is going to be the next big thing; that has not been my career.
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You need fans in high places, I always tell people. I don't care how talented you are.
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You have to be respectful of pop culture, because people interpret it in the way they want.
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Writing is still on my slate.
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I've been in this business 31 years. I've never had a movie deal. |
| Salaries: |
Family Matters (1989) - $100,000 per episode
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Family Matters (1989) - $180,000 per episode (last season) |
| Job title: |
Actor,Producer,Writer |
| Others works: |
TV commercial for Toys R Us (1982)
TV commercials for Urkel-Os.
TV commercial for Pepsi (1985)
TV commercial for Kraft Macaroni & Cheese. (1985)
TV commercial for Spaghetti-O's. (1987)
TV commercial for Apple Jacks. (1988)
(1984) TV Commercial: |
| Children: |
Samaya White |
| Parents: |
Michael White
Gail White |
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