Growing Up Urkel by Jaleel White - ISBN: 9781668068908
Paperback
Behind the suspenders: A child star’s unexpected journey to icon status.

Growing Up Urkel

A Memoir

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  • Paperback

    352 pages

  • Release Date

    11 November 2025

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Summary

An incisive and insightful celebrity memoir by Jaleel White, one of the most beloved icons of nineties pop culture and TV history, renowned for his portrayal of Steven Urkel on the hit sitcom Family Matters.

At the tender age of twelve, Jaleel White auditioned for the role of Steve Urkel, the socially inept genius, who was in love with his next-door neighbor, Laura.

Though Steven Urkel was intended to be in only one episode, Jaleel’s indelible performance as a child a…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781668068908
ISBN-10:1668068907
Author:Jaleel White
Publisher:Simon & Schuster
Imprint:Simon & Schuster
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:352
Release Date:11 November 2025
Weight:320g
Dimensions:213mm x 140mm x 23mm
About The Author

Jaleel White

Jaleel White is an actor, producer, and screenwriter most known for his iconic role as Steve Urkel on the sitcom Family Matters. White has also starred in Big Fat Liar, Sonic the Hedgehog, Grown Ups, and Scooby Doo. White’s top guest appearances include Boston Legal, Dreamgirls, House, and most recently starred in the Netflix’s Hustle, alongside Adam Sandler. In April of 2021, he launched a successful cannabis line called itsPurpl.

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