Growing Up Urkel

De: Jaleel White

Narrado por: Jaleel White

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

great book

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

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

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 🧐😉

An era I can remember

It was cool hearing his perspective of a time I grew up in! From what I know of my experience in film and television it was enjoyable to see someone who still feels invalidated

My favorite book of 2024

I like the stories and the lessons in each chapter. I like the nostalgia of things. He speaks about the time periods that they were in and many people that I admired as well. I like getting to know Jaleel more and I felt like there were parts i could relate to.

Amazing

A whirlwind of ups and downs twist and turns worth every second I spent listening, laughing, and learning.

The Life of a Hollywood Star

The opportunity to peek behind the curtain, see how a child actor, with no drug issues, and not in trouble with the law. A Young African American Man, who was brought up by 2 parents, that thought him right from wrong. Although he didn’t get that big role, his ability to continue to strive for greatness, speaks volumes.

The soft sincerity

I think Jaleel is very well adjusted and his sharing if the entire story while keeping joy feels like a breath of fresh air

Entertaining and insightful story of the journey of a child sitcom star

It was an interesting inside tale of a well-known and beloved childhood sitcom star filled with entertaining stories of his experiences in Hollywood.

My childhood role model

Outstanding read. Love his story. I have a deeper respect for Mr. White now.now.C
now.