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Product Identifiers

PublisherSimon & Schuster

ISBN-101668068893

ISBN-139781668068892

eBay Product ID (ePID)17068276875

Product Key Features

Book TitleGrowing Up Urkel

Number of Pages336 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicRich & Famous, Entertainment & Performing Arts

Publication Year2024

IllustratorYes

GenreBiography & Autobiography

AuthorJaleel White

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight18.6 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Reviews"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 SANDLER

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal791.43028092

SynopsisAn 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 . DOES IT BOTHER YOU WHEN PEOPLE STILL CALL YOU URKEL? "This is a question I get all the time and it's an interesting one--because the question lands differently from different people. Over the years, I've trained myself to hear their tone when saying the name or asking the question. If it's an older grandmother who hasn't seen me in a while she'll say, 'Oh baby, it's Urkel!' with genuine enthusiasm, and I'll greet her with love and give her a hug. At this point in my life, I firmly understand that this journey was never just about me. It's been about finding my calling and figuring out the best ways to use it to bring joy to others. I see my story as a testament to the power of perseverance, authenticity, and reinvention." In his memoir, Growing Up Urkel , Jaleel White takes you on a memorable journey through the peaks, valleys, and plateaus of fame and fortune. Join Jaleel as he invites you to relive the unforgettable ride of nineties nostalgia, while uncovering the personal growth behind the iconic suspenders and the lasting impact of his journey as one of America's favorite sitcom stars., 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.

LC Classification NumberPN2287.W4A3 2024