Growing Up Urkel
Published on 19. December 2024
Book
Hardback
336 pages
978-1-6680-6889-2 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
"Comedically gifted, crazy acting chops, wonderfully dressed, weirdly handsome, beyond perfect posture, and a crossover that's guaranteed to put your ass in the blender. What? Oh, I thought this blurb was about me. That's okay, Jaleel is pretty awesome too." -ADAM SANDLERMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Illustrations
4-c printed endpapers; 16 pg 4-c insert;
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 160 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
526 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-6680-6889-2 (9781668068892)
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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.