Jaleel White

• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
• Birthday: November 27, 1976

This actor created a sensation as the exquisitely nerdy Steve Urkel on "Family Matters" (ABC, 1989-1997; CBS, 1997-). Though he had thick eyeglasses secured by a long safety strap, sported a pocket protector, cardigan sweater, and regulation highwaters, White's character was not the stereotypical nerd. His Urkel with his long-legged gait, squeaky voice, and honking laugh became a lovable live-action cartoon, one that was hip to be square. The unexpected popularity of this highly-stylized character helped catapult a moderately successful sitcom …more