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Michelle Doris Thomas (September 23, 1968 – December 23, 1998) [1] [2] was an American actress. She was known for her roles as Justine Phillips on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show (1988–1990), as Myra Monkhouse on the ABC/CBS sitcom Family Matters (1993–1998), and as Callie Rogers on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless (1998) until her untimely death from cancer.
Jaleel Ahmad White (born November 27, 1976) [1] is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Steve Urkel on the sitcom Family Matters (1989–1998) [2] where he was originally intended to make one appearance.
The character White played from 1989 to 1998 on the wholesome hit sitcom “Family Matters” defined the Black nerd for TV watchers: saddle shoes, suspenders, thick glasses, high, nasal voice.
Steven Quincy Urkel is a fictional character on the American ABC/CBS sitcom Family Matters, portrayed by Jaleel White. [2] Originally slated for a single appearance, he broke out to be the show's most popular character , gradually becoming its protagonist .
'Family Matters' became a hit in large part due to the characters of Steve Urkel/Stefan Urquelle. The show was beloved by a wide audience for almost a decade, but near the end, I could sense a ...
Where the Show Ended Up: White joined Family Matters in 1989 — halfway through the first season — as the Winslows' nerdy neighbor, Steve Urkel. The role was only meant to last one episode, but ...
As the show progressed, episodes began to center increasingly on Steve Urkel, and other original characters also played by White, including Steve's suave alter-ego, Stefan Urquelle (who is similar to Jaleel White's real-life self), and his female cousin, Myrtle Urkel.
He writes about both in his new book, "Growing Up Urkel."