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Jaleel White

Jaleel White
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Jaleel White in December 2010
Born Jaleel Ahmad White
(1976-11-27) November 27, 1976 (age 40)
Pasadena, California, United States
Nationality American
Alma mater UCLA (B.A.)
Occupation Actor, voice actor, screenwriter, producer
Years active 1984–present
Known for Steve Urkel in Family Matters
Sonic the Hedgehog in Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog (SatAM) and Sonic Underground
Partner(s) Bridget Hardy (2006-2009)
Children 1
Website www.jaleelwhite.com

Jaleel Ahmad White (born November 27, 1976) is an American actor, voice actor, producer, and screenwriter. In 1989, he was cast in the role of Steve Urkel on the sitcom Family Matters. The character, which was originally intended to be a one-time guest appearance, was an instant hit with audiences and White became a regular cast member. The series aired for a total of nine seasons, from 1989 to 1997 on ABC, and from 1997 to 1998 on CBS. Aside from this character, White is also known as the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog in the animated series Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic (SatAM) and Sonic Underground. He reprised the voice of Sonic in the 2013 fan film, Sonic.

After Family Matters ended, White starred in the UPN series Grown Ups from 1999 to 2000. He later attended UCLA where he graduated with a degree in film and television in 2001. He has continued his acting career with roles in Dreamgirls (2006), and guest stints on Boston Legal, House, and Psych. In March 2012, White appeared as a contestant in season 14 of Dancing with the Stars and was voted off in May 2012. In April 2012, White hosted the game show Total Blackout, which aired on the Syfy channel.


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