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Growing Up Urkel

By: Jaleel White
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An incisive and insightful memoir by one of the most beloved icons of nineties television Jaleel White, the actor who portrayed Steve 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 Steve Urkel was intended to be in only one episode, Jaleel’s indelible performance catapulted Urkel into the pantheon of American pop culture. But success can cost as much as it pays. After nine years on the popular sitcom Family Matters, Jaleel is twenty-one, a UCLA undergrad, and adjusting to a world and industry that sees him as the nasally nerd in high water pants, suspenders, and coke bottle glasses.

In this wise and witty memoir, Growing Up Urkel takes you on a memorable journey through the peaks, valleys, and plateaus of fame and fortune.

©2024 Jaleel White (P)2024 Simon & Schuster Audio
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I really enjoyed hearing the story or someone I grew up watching on television. And listening to the ups & downs. Very interesting.

Thank you Urkel/Stephon/Jaleel

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Loved it

It was a beautiful memoir of a person I remember watching on tv throughout my childhood. To hear the back story and behind the scenes as an adult was interesting and inspiring!

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Wow, this was an awesome listen!

This is by far one of my top favorite reads. I felt like I was there right alongside Jaleel. What an amazing story. Not only is he supremely talented as an actor; Jaleel reading the memoir was a real treat!

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Amazing story from an h I nest Hollywood insider!

Loved it! Definitely needs an "Everybody Hates Chris" TV show treatment! Thanks for sharingyout story.

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Loved it!

I enjoyed hearing Jaleel's life story in his own voice. He had great parents who literally changed the trajectory of his life. It was an easy listen while I worked.

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Jaleel is Refreshing

Jaleel White, first of all, is a magnificent storyteller. His voice, both literally and on the page, is delightful. It is wonderful to hear a child story out of Hollywood that is not full of underage drugs, alcohol abuse and serial exploitation. I'd also like to thank Jaleel's parents, for simply being good hardworking parents, and not treating their child as their own personal "come up." Jaleel's career path hasn't been straight or without trials, but I applaud him for staying true to his core beliefs and values. As we say in our community, "not all money, is good money." Thank you for sharing your story. I was in college when Family Matters premiered and in my late twenties when it sunset. I watched the first few years. Jaleel, I always enjoyed your performances and knew that you, the actor, would survive beyond your Urkel character. Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing you in more projects.

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Getting to know the real Jaleel

As someone who is about the same age and grew up on your cereal commercials, Toys R Us, Family Matters and other works this was amazing hearing it told by you. Getting to know the ins and outs of your career, how you felt and see you grow from chapter 1 to 16 as many of us have seen you grow on TV is awesome. Not all of us hit the lotto when we were born and had amazing parents like you, I am very happy you did and so does your daughter. She is a beautiful young lady. I wish you well in all your future endeavors as well as for your families continued happiness.

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great book

I loved the book. Great insights and storytelling . The book also had a many life lessons that was imparted.

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Good story but….

Should have been. Called. Look at Me. I’m famous and I’m like to name drop. Also I was the star of tgif

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Thank you for sharing

This was wonderfully read. I respect and love how Jaleel’s parents were there for him physically and not running through his money like a lot of parents have done. I really enjoyed the insight. I really admire Jaleel’s perseverance ✨who says no one would be interested in your memoirs 🧐😉

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