{"product_id":"growing-up-urkel-jaleel-white-hardcover","title":"Growing Up Urkel -- Jaleel White, Hardcover","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn 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 \u003ci\u003eFamily Matters\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThough 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 \u003ci\u003eFamily Matters\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this wise and witty memoir, \u003ci\u003eGrowing Up Urkel\u003c\/i\u003e takes you on a memorable journey through the peaks, valleys, and plateaus of fame and fortune.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jaleel White\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Simon \u0026amp; Schuster\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/19\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.06lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781668068892\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2024 pg. 13\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJaleel White is an actor, producer, and screenwriter most known for his iconic role as Steve Urkel on the sitcom \u003ci\u003eFamily Matters\u003c\/i\u003e. White has also starred in \u003ci\u003eBig Fat Liar\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSonic the Hedgehog\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGrown Ups\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eScooby Doo\u003c\/i\u003e. White's top guest appearances include \u003ci\u003eBoston Legal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDreamgirls\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHouse\u003c\/i\u003e, and most recently starred in the Netflix's \u003ci\u003eHustle\u003c\/i\u003e, starring Adam Sandler. In April of 2021, he launched a successful cannabis line called itsPurpl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White, Jaleel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45873851957476,"sku":"9781668068892","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/41ut18u_UnL.jpg?v=1734056967","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/growing-up-urkel-jaleel-white-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}