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Jaleel White

1976–

United States

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Jaleel Ahmad White (born November 27, 1976) 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.

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