Jaleel White

Jaleel Ahmad White (born November 27, 1976) is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Steve Urkel on the sitcom Family Matters. Originally intended as a one-time guest appearance, White's character became a fan favorite and he became a regular cast member for the show's nine-season run from 1989 to 1997 on ABC, and from 1997 to 1998 on CBS. In addition to his iconic role as Urkel, White also voiced the popular Sega video game character Sonic the Hedgehog in animated shows produced by DIC Entertainment. In 2019, he reprised his role as Urkel in the series Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?