For his portrayal as Steve Urkel on "Family Matters," which ran from 1989 to 1998, White is most known. Steve Urkel's one-time appearance turned into a cultural phenomenon
On November 27, 1976, in Culver City, California, Jaleel White was born Jaleel Ahmad White. Jaleel's mother Gail was a stay-at-home mom who managed his career
Jaleel began appearing in commercials at the age of 3 when his preschool instructor suggested he attempt acting. He appeared in a Jello-O pudding pops commercial alongside Bill Cosby.
Fans adored Jaleel for his role as the Winslow family's geeky next-door neighbor, and he went on to play Stefan Urquelle, Steve's suave alters ego, as well as his cousin Myrtle Urkel in 204 episodes
White was considered for a Young Artist Award both for his supporting part in "Charlie & Co." in 1986 and for his guest appearance on "The Jeffersons" in 1985.
Because of his work on "Family Matters," Jaleel has had a total of four NAACP Image Award nominations, and he took home the award in 1994, 1995, and 1997.