Jaleel White

Biography

Jaleel Ahmad White is an American actor. He first portrayed Robert Richmond on the short-lived sitcom Charlie & Co. (1985-1986) before rising into prominence for his role as Steve Urkel, and then his cousin Myrtle Urkel, and also his alter-ego role as Stefan Urquelle on the sitcom Family Matters (1989–1998), where he was originally intended to make one appearance. White eventually became the main protagonist of the show.