'I Felt Like I Was Really Losing It': 'Family Matters' Star Jaleel White Confesses the 'Damage' He Suffered While Playing Steve Urkel

'I Felt Like I Was Really Losing It': 'Family Matters' Star Jaleel White Confesses the 'Damage' He Suffered While Playing Steve Urkel

Beloved “Family Matters” actor Jaleel White was a fan-favorite on the iconic ’90s sitcom that left him with some damage to his vocals. White, who portrayed Steve and Steffon Urkel, was a featured guest at this year’s 90s Con in Daytona Beach, Florida. On Sunday, Sept. 15, he spoke on a panel moderated by “Halloweentown” star Kimberly J. Brown. Jaleel White opens up about the “damage” he suffered playing Steve Urkel on “Family Matters.” (Photo b…

Jaleel White Says That Playing Steve Urkel On 'Family Matters' Damaged His Voice For Several Years

Jaleel White recently said that his role as Steve Urkel on Family Matters caused lasting damage to his voice. Speaking at a panel during ’90s Con 2024 in Daytona Beach, Florida (as reported by Complex), White reflected on his experience portraying the iconic character. Best known for his portrayal of Urkel, the nerdy next-door neighbor who frequently annoyed the Winslow family, White discussed the impact of the character’s high-pitched, nasal v…

Jaleel White Says Playing Steve Urkel Left His Voice Damaged For Years

Jaleel White attended the ‘90s Con event at Dayton Beach, Florida, where fans were gathered to interact with and learn from their favorite acts from back then. Jaleel was one of the famous youngsters of his time, appearing as the annoying and awkward Steve Urkel in Family Matters. Steve was known for his distinct high-pitched voice, such that one could tell it was him even before seeing him. Although it was fun to hear Jaleel fake his voice for …

Jaleel White Damaged Voice Playing Steve Urkel

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