Jaleel White is a famous American Actor/Screenwriter/voice actor with a successful career spanning over 4 decades. Before being a hit star for playing the role of Steve Urkel on “Family Matters” a hit sitcom, he started off by playing smaller roles on shows such as “The Jeffersons”, “Grown Ups” and “Total Black Out”.
He is the first actor to voice for Sonic in the Sonic the Hedgehog Media doing so in Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog (also known as Sonic SatAM) and Sonic Underground. He is a talented actor that has racked up many awards and won the hearts of many fans through his diverse acting skills.
| Full Name | Jaleel White |
| Profession | Actor/Screenwriter/Voice Actor |
| NetWorth | $8 Million |
| Annual Income | Unknown |
| Awards/Nominations | Young Artist Award,NAACP Image Awards, Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards |
| Last Updated | December 2023 |
Jaleel White Sources of Income
Just like his Acting Skills, Jaleel’s sources of Income are very diverse. However, his primary income remains his acting career. Originally set to be a guest appearance in the sitcom “Family Matters”, he quickly became a fan favorite in the sitcom. At the peak of the show Jaleel was earning $180,000 per episode which is roughly $4 million per season. Adjusted for inflation Jaleel was earning $300,000 per episode and $ 7million per season.
Jaleel has gone to work on other successful shows such as Full house and Mego, contributing more to his NetWorth. As mentioned earlier he has worked as a voice actor lending his voice to animated characters. He has also written screenplays and children’s books, further diversifying his income.
He has just also signed a new deal to star in an animated project “Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie.” Furthermore, hit projects such as “Family Matters” continue to rerun on television till this day, which earns him royalties. He is also the owner of cannabis line known as ItsPurpl through the partnership with 710 labs.
Jaleel White Property Holdings
Jaleel has a property in Marina Del Rey California. He originally purchased the property for $2 million. The property spans over 3,200 square feet (about the area of a tennis court) with four bedrooms and five bathrooms. He also owns another mansion in Sherman Oaks which is valued at $1.5 million. The mansion contains a grand living space, pool area and a music studio.
He also owns a car collection containing cars such as the Audi R8, Aston Martin Rapide, Tesla Model X, and Ferrari F430. His car collection is estimated to be worth around $1 million to 1.5$ million.
Jaleel White Education/Early Career
While still attending high school, he landed major guest roles on shows like “The Jeffersons”. It was finally in 1991 when he would skyrocket in popularity through his iconic role as Steve Urkel. He graduated from UCLA with a degree in Film and Television in 2001. By this time, he had already established himself a successful career and took a break from acting to complete his degree.
Jaleel White personal life
Although Jaleel is not Officially married yet he is father to his daughter Samaya whom he fathered with his former girlfriend Bridget Hardy. He spends most of his free time writing short stories and he is also passionate about painting.
He was very attached to co-start Michelle Thomas who died of stomach cancer in 1998. He described her as a big sister and his closest friend. In honor of her he has set a memorial set up in his home.
| Full Name | Jaleel White |
| Born | November 27, 1976 |
| Age | 47 |
| Father | Michael White |
| Mother | Gail White |
| Height | 1.8m |
| Weight | 79 kg |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Children | 1 |
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