Steven quincy urkel is a fictional character on the abccbs sitcom family matters who was portrayed by jaleel white. Family matters jaleel white sadly breaks down over. He appeared on the show from 19891998 and started off as a guest apperance on the show as lauras first date. Oct 05, 2017 what would family matters be without jaleel white as steve urkel.
So what ever happened to urkel or, jaleel white after the show quietly ended in 1998. Jaleel white breaks down on dancing with the stars the. Following a guest spot on key and peele as jaleel steve urkel white, he joined the walking dead as. Nevertheless, he immediately developed a strong passion for the medium and began aggressively expanding his. Oct 07, 2015 posts about jaleel white written by theveryspecialblog. Due to the urkel characters offputting characteristics and the way he is written to stir up events and underscore. Jaleel white tearfully remembers late family matters co. Its his mostknown role but prior to landing it, he was set to play one of the cosby kids. Mar 22, 2017 kristen johnston has been cast opposite rebecca rittenhouse in real life, cbs comedy pilot.
Real love was burstin out of every seam when ew reunited jo marie payton, reginald veljohnson, kellie shanygne williams, darius mccrary, jaleel white, telma hopkins, shawn harrison, and bryton. Aug 22, 1999 jaleel white is uneasy talking about the character he played for nearly 10 years on network television. Before family matters premiered in 1989, jaleel white was just an unknown child actor. Jaleel white wouldnt have been steve urkel if hed landed.
Jaleel ahmad white born november 27, 1976 is an american actor who played as steve urkel, stefan urquelle, myrtle mae urkel and cornelius eugene urkel in family matters. Jaleel white is uneasy talking about the character he played for nearly 10 years on. The dance was popular enough to appear on another show, step by step, when the steve urkel character appeared in a crossover in the season one episode the dance. Urkel iseven though the basis of his show is centered around featuring well known celebs. Jaleel white breaks down over costars death hollywood. Jan 29, 2014 is steve urkel dead off of family matters. Before playing steve urkel, jaleel white was supposed to. Jaleel moved to tear over deceased costar, michelle thomas. He assumed henry had done research to know a bit more about him, so he d know what to say. Nov 26, 2019 family matters was child actor jaleel whites breakthrough role, and he emerged a pop culture phenomenon when the series was wrapped in 1998, even if he later had a switch of priorities that influenced his later career. How jaleel white turned his oneepisode role into an icon.
Jaleel white is still alive and living today in 2010. Our engineers are working quickly to resolve the issue. Jaleel white, famously known for his role as steve urkel in the hit 90s sitcom family matters, is an actor, writer, producer and comedian. Jaleel white has joined the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. Mar 17, 2015 actor jaleel whitewho played steve urkel on the family matters tv showhas committed suicidefiction. I am now imagining jaleel white cast as every comic book character i can imagine and i am laughing very hard. Learn more about jaleel white at with exclusive news, full bio and filmography as well as photos, videos, and more. Jaleel white reveals he cried after playing urkel family member. Jaleel white, 35yearold actor best known for playing steve urkel on the 90s sitcom family matters, recently had an emotional breakdown on his current show dancing with the stars. Jun 21, 2019 its been 20 years since family matters star jaleel white last portrayed iconic nerd steve urkel. In 1998, michelle passed away shortly after being diagnosed with cancer. Jaleel white also performed the song, in character as steve urkel, on the 5th annual american comedy awards.
He starred in commercials and landed his first television role as a guest. Book jaleel white for speaking, events and appearances apb. The series aired for a total of nine seasons, from 1989 to 1997 on abc, and. Jaleel and bridget share a daughter together, samaya white born 2009. Steve urkel from family matters played by actor jaleel white is surely one of. To this day, her death is still unbelievable to lots of fans, and apparently, it still hits home for jaleel white. May 02, 2012 jaleel white thought he had done his best during the third and final dance duel of the season on dancing with the stars i kind of whispered to kym before, look, this is our encore. No news outlets, including the associated press, the purported source of the article, have published accounts about jaleel whites death. One of hollywoods most sought after mediums, tyler henry, delivers astounding readings to celebrities looking for advice, connection, and closure with loved ones who have passed on. Just as with jenna fischer and pam beesly and colin firth and mr. Watch jaleel white accuse tyler henry of googling facts. He is also famous for being the first american voice of famous video game lexicon no. Jaleel white cried after playing this urkel family member. Hes still alive and well, stop believing what you see on the internet.
He made appearances in full house and step by step. Its so abnormal for family matters to pull something like this that they had to have steve warn the audience that this episode is a little scary a. This walking dead star is heading to the criminal minds spinoff. Originally slated to have been a onetime only character on the show, he soon broke out to be its most popular character and gradually became its main protagonist.
This year, jaleel white steve urkel turns what does steve urkel look like today and where is he now. Prine, folk singersongwriter, has died at age 73 some. Oct 04, 2017 watch a clip from entertainment weekly cast reunions. Watch celebrity family feud on sundays at 87c on abc. No news outlets, including the associated press, the purported source of the article, published accounts about jaleel whites death. Catch up with the comedy series stars jo marie payton, reginald veljohnson, jaleel white, kellie shanygne williams, darius mccrary, shawn harrison, telma. Steve urkle revived by jaleel white for scoobydoo show on. Jaleel ahmad white born november 27, 1976 is an american actor, comedian, producer and writer.
This walking dead star is heading to the criminal minds. Aug 30, 2019 family matters alum jaleel white has booked a recurring role on netflixs the big show show, a halfhour multicamera family comedy series starring wwe superstar big show real name paul wight. Considered as one of the greatest sitcoms to air on television, family matters star jaleel white recently talked with jack thriller over at thisis50. Urkel merchandise included a talking doll, trading cards, posters, books. Black celebrities you did not know were dead duration. Jaleel white has reportedly signed on to reprise his role as steve urkel, nearly 20 years after family matters went off the air. Jaleel white may be best known for playing hilariously nerd steve urkel on the 90s sitcom family matters, but theres nothing funny about the shocking revelation he receives from tyler henry on. Oct 05, 2017 we are the first to tell you about the best and worst movies, what new tv shows to watch and avoid, the biggest new music artists and flops, our pick of bestseller books and must reads you haven. What ever happened to the actor who played steve urkel. But amar jaleel is the living example of sustaining the same pace in his writings even after his hair turned from black to gray and then to white. Jaleel white and his daughter, samaya, are practically. As your entertainment experts, we are your onestop. Watch a clip from entertainment weekly cast reunions. Is it true that jaleel white of family matters, committed.
White shed tears as he remembered actress michelle thomas, who played myra. Jaleel white admitted to vanity fair that the sudden and unexpected popularity of his character caused tension among the actors. Though a lifelong legacy as a sitcom nerd was not on his bucket list, white has no regrets. Jaleel white to reprise role as steve urkel in new scooby. White is far from the first celebrity to be made the butt of a. Jaleel ahmad white, 19762010 actor jaleel white, better known at steve urkel from the popular 90s sitcom family matters, was laid to rest today. What was it like for john green to work with cara delevigne, what does jennifer. In 1989, he was cast as steve urkel on the hit tv show comedy sitcom family matters.
Oct 12, 2014 jaleel white stopped by huffpost live on dec. Only, urkel will not return to the series reboot, but to a. Aug 07, 2017 tyler henry was only 2 years old when the series finale of family matters aired in 1998, so it may not come as a huge surprise that he doesnt know who jaleel white is. Its been almost 25 years since family matters debuted. Questions of identity and destiny rise to the surface in the sixth season of this fanfavorite family sitcom. The character, which was originally intended to be a onetime guest appearance, was an instant hit with audiences and white became a regular cast member. Jaleel white is uneasy talking about the character he played for nearly 10 years on network television. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across. Jaleel white sonicwbii wiki fandom powered by wikia. He is an actor and writer, known for family matters big fat liar and sonic the hedgehog the parent trip jaleel white interview smart entertainment group does anyone watch jaleel white on total blackout these days xyynai male jaleel white actor.
Now, he s bringing the character back in a new animated scoobydoo thats airing on the. In 1989, he was cast in the role of steve urkel on the sitcom family matters. I also thought that this thread was discussing the rumour about him being dead. Even when he looked like steve urkle now thats love. Jaleel recently appeared on the show, hollywood medium with tyler. Back in march 2012, while jaleel was in a relationship with hardy, he was accused of cheating and domestic violence. Jaleel white as urkel from family matters bob damicowalt disney television via getty images. Actor jaleel white who played steve urkel on the family matters tv showhas committed suicidefiction.
Steve urkel, stefan urquelle, myrtle urkel, bruce lee urkel, o. Its likely that carls mother either died or moved out. Although jaleel has been out of the public eye for a while, he is alive and well. Then the 21yearold psychic claimed that he didnt even know who jaleel white a. Family matters was child actor jaleel whites breakthrough role, and he emerged a pop culture phenomenon when the series was wrapped in 1998, even if he later had a switch of priorities that influenced his later career. Oct 01, 2017 family matters stars jaleel white and jo marie payton recalls their famous neighbors, including er star george clooney. Asif ali, as bennett, cassys coworker at the real estate company. Jaleel ahmad white born november 27, 1976 is an american actor and voiceover artist. Although jaleel white hasnt since gotten our attention the way he did with. The 20 hottest nerds to ever grace the screen good housekeeping. Did jaleel white really complete suicide as of this past. His widely publicized killing spree has quickly become hollywood legend.
White began to cry on monday nights episode of the show after he was asked about the most defining moment in his life. Jaleel white lives in the state of california as of 2014. In fact, he d rather not talk at all about the little polkaloving dweeb called urkel. Ucla film school 2001 endorsement of campbell soup spaghettios 1987 endorsement of kellogg apple jacks 1988 endorsement of kraft foods. Steve urkel from family matters is not dead at all. Jaleel white was going to quit acting before landing steve. There was a hoax going on not too long ago saying that he d committed suicide in his apartment and left a note saying, did i do that. Hollywood mediums tyler henry has no idea who jaleel white is. In 2006, there were rumors that white had killed himself when an associated press article was circulated via email. So that was something that we added to the character that was intrinsically jaleel. Jaleel white has mentioned that not many people know of his involvement with the sonic the hedgehog cartoons. Is jaleel white married now after facing issues with.
Jaleel white aka steve urkel my secret crush wish he were saved. Jaleel white played steve urkel on family matters for 9 years heres what he s up to now. Jaleel attended south pasadena high school and graduated from ucla in 2001 with a degree in. At last, on 19th september 2018, the representative of jaleel white officially confirmed that he is not dead by issuing this statement. Although jaleel white hasnt since gotten our attention the way he did with urkel, his career outside of family matters is pretty interesting, although not necessarily. Jaleel white found it difficult to find work after the show ended, as he was so typecast as the urkel character.
Jaleel white earned instant fame as urkel on the 90s sitcom family matters, but he s hoping he can change some minds in order to snag a role on the show. Last week no one knew what motivated the actors mental breakdown, but details have slowly come to light. He is best known as steve erkel from the television comedy family matters. Family matters star jaleel white reveals how he feels.
The character, was an instant hit with audiences and white became a cast member in season 2. Jaleel white made steve urkel one of the most unforgettable characters in tv history. Did jaleel white really complete suicide as of this past monday. But i put aside my distaste for this genre because i was so compelled by steve urkel. Jaleel white was born jaleel ahmad white november 1976 in pasadena, california. Jaleel white was born on november 27, 1976 in pasadena, california, usa as jaleel ahmad white. Wwes the big show show trailer introduces a posturkel jaleel white. I just saw a myspace bulletin that said white completed suicide and looked it up on yahoo and saw the same thing id read on the bulletin.
Jaleel white was born on november 1976 in pasadena, california, usa as jaleel ahmad white. He is an actor and writer, known for family matters 1989, big fat liar 2002 and sonic the hedgehog 1993. Following a guest spot on key and peele as jaleel steve urkel white, he joined the walking dead as the unhappy hospital. Jaleel ahmad white born november 27, 1976 is an american actor, comedian, producer. Jaleel white played steve urkel on family matters for nine years. For jaleel white, a meeting with celebrity medium tyler henry brought back painful memories of losing one of his family matters costars to cancer. Jaleel white is best known for playing the geeky next door neighbor steve urkel on the show family matters, but now he may be considered a favorite to win season 14. An email hoax has been circulating around the internet that claims the actor, best known for his role as steve urkel on family matters, was found dead monday of.
Remember, white was only 12 years old when he debuted on family matters. Jaleel ahmad white born on november 27, 1976 is an african american actor, and voice actor. Jan 11, 2012 its true one might not automatically envision tvs ultimate nerd, steve urkel, to be the next actor cast on amcs drama breaking bad. Oct 02, 2017 but one of the female huxtables was almost male, and the character was almost played by family matters star jaleel white, who ended up bringing to life the iconic tv nerd steve urkel. Wwes the big show show trailer introduces a posturkel. Oct 06, 2017 jaleel white says he didnt know his catchphrase was going to stick.
Jaleel white played the annoying nerd steve urkel on the popular tv show family matters. Jaleel white answers if he dated laura winslow in real. Aug 14, 2016 jaleel and dierdre white were in sync for every answer. What steve urkel family matters actor jaleel white is.
Just wondering if its for real or not because he wasor is a really good actor and shouldnt have had to worry on that level of depression. White is far from the first celebrity to be made the butt of a he s dead. Jaleel white is ready to lose the oversized glasses and show fans a more adult. Destiny of the family matters cast after the show finale. Jan 27, 2015 this walking dead star is heading to the criminal minds spinoff. The reaction to him on the show was overwhelming so it was decided to keep him on the show. As the antics of steve urkel threaten to steal the show in a fit of nerdtastic slapstick, the winslow clan shows it has more than enough heart to handle sharing the show with a bonafide pop culture phenomenon. Jaleel white reveals he cried after playing urkel family. Ive got lots of flowers around it, but that boy is dead. Jul 18, 2017 the 20 hottest nerds to ever grace the big and small screen. I always believe that if i believe it, theyll believe it. Jaleel white with his exgirlfriend bridget hardy and their daughter samaya captured in april 2011. Jaleel white as terence terry malick iii, shows best friend. Family matters star jaleel white reveals how he feels about steve urkel today, escaping child star curse family matters star jaleel white reveals how he feels about steve urkel today and how.