Jaleel White played the annoying nerd Steve Urkel on the popular TV show Family Matters". He appeared on the show from 1989-1998 and started off as a guest apperance on the show as Laura's first date.

The reaction to him on the show was overwhelming so it was decided to keep him on the show. He became very famous because of his nerdy role. Eventually they even came out with a Steve Urkel doll, and also a cereal called Urkel O's. Jaleel White was born on November 7, 1976 and started coming in commercials at the age of 3. The first television role Jaleel had was in 1985 on "The Jeffersons." He also did a couple of TV movies before starring on "Family Matters."