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Is This Jaleel White?
A photo of a young, trendy-looking guy has been doing the email rounds (click here for a larger version), with the caption: "This is Jaleel White." Jaleel White, of course, is better known for playing the character of super-nerd Steve Urkel on Family Matters (I've also heard many rumors that he plays the Mr. Six character in those Six Flags commercials, but I don't think that's true). I guess people are just amazed that White wouldn't be more like Urkel in real life. As for whether the picture really shows Jaleel White, I'm not sure. There's a recent picture of him on his blog on NBA.com. I guess it could be him if he shaved his hair off. (via thighs wide shut / You Can't Make It Up)
Posted By: Alex | Date: Tue Nov 23, 2004 | Permalink |
Total Comments: 110
Category: Celebrities, Photos/Videos
Category: Celebrities, Photos/Videos
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It's not him.
Posted by Maegan in Tampa, FL - USA on Tue Nov 23, 2004 at 11:07 AM
not him.
Posted by bobo on Tue Nov 23, 2004 at 12:12 PM
The face shape in general is good but the eyebrows are too arched, it may look a lot like him but it's not
Posted by Jared on Tue Nov 23, 2004 at 12:44 PM
No, not him. It's close, in that he's black and a man, but completely not him in any other way.
Posted by AqueousBoy on Tue Nov 23, 2004 at 01:38 PM
Too bad there doesn't seem to be any way to contact Jaleel via hia blog, otherwise we could just ask him if that's him.
Posted by Alex in San Diego on Tue Nov 23, 2004 at 02:17 PM
This is not Jaleel White. Look at the eyes more closely. This is just a look a like. Jaleel is much more handsome. This guy is flaming tough.
Posted by shan in texas on Wed Dec 01, 2004 at 03:45 PM
If it's not him, I'll eat my shorts! I've seen him recently on VH1's "I Love the 80's". Why would anyone think it's not him? And, yes, I would say he's a flamer.
Posted by Derek in KC on Fri Dec 03, 2004 at 09:44 AM
it's him alright
Posted by jlo in philly on Sat Dec 11, 2004 at 01:14 AM
No it is definitely not him. Did a google search for "jaleel white" and sandrarose (http://www.google.com/search?q=sandrarose+"jaleel+white"&hl=en&lr=&filter=0). And found this link: http://www.codypowell.com/goulash/archives/000376.html and a link to sandrarose.com (click on the google cached version). According to the sandra rose website, she says "PLEASE NOTE: The man in the pictures being widely circulated around the internet is NOT Jaleel White. He is a well-known Atlanta celebrity stylist who does not look at all like Jaleel White. The pictures have been removed from my server." So there we have it. Although, I admit, the prospect of it being JW was funny, not because of the guy in the photo's appearance, but because it seems so out of character, even for JW.
Posted by LT in Cali on Mon Dec 13, 2004 at 10:58 PM
I am probably Jaleel's biggest fan and definitely have to say that this is NOT him, by any means. So..there's mah two centz.Thanks
Posted by MizzToiya in Florida on Sat Dec 25, 2004 at 11:54 AM
hi to all,
in italy i see a TVspot of hp digital cam and jaleel is one of people in this spot..(it take a picture on cam)
the pic in question is a hoax and not jaleel.
Posted by colaxxx in italy on Sun Jan 23, 2005 at 08:16 AM
in italy i see a TVspot of hp digital cam and jaleel is one of people in this spot..(it take a picture on cam)
the pic in question is a hoax and not jaleel.
ok ok, if any of you watch HS football here in socali, you know that he does play football for, i believe, westlake village HS and plays RB. I believe that it him
Posted by just another person in socali on Thu Feb 03, 2005 at 02:38 PM
Not him. I saw him at Stevies on the Strip in S. Central. Dude I saw would never look like a flamer unless it was for a roll. I don't remember him doing anything other than sports writing lately.
Posted by Nis in L.A. on Sun Jun 19, 2005 at 02:46 AM
thats not him it looks more like tiger woods 
Posted by Jazmyn in tampa on Thu Jul 21, 2005 at 02:43 PM
Looks like him, sad to say, but hopefully not him. There's was a little something different about him when he played Stephan!
Posted by GApeach on Thu Nov 17, 2005 at 01:02 PM
I recently saw him personally when he came to college ave campus in Rutgers, And that is definetley NOT HIM.
Posted by William in Piscataway on Mon Nov 21, 2005 at 01:30 PM
THAT IS NOT HIM
Posted by Family Matters on Sat Nov 26, 2005 at 08:59 PM
Hi All That is not me that is my cousin my email is .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Posted by Jaleel.J.White on Sat Nov 26, 2005 at 09:02 PM
LOS ANGELES, California (AP) --
Jaleel White, who played 'nerdy'
neighbor Steve Urkel on "Family
Matters" found dead Monday.
He was 29 years old.
White was pronounced dead on arrival after admission to an LA hospital early Monday morning. The death is being investigated as a suicide.
Born Jaleel Ahmad White, he began his career at the age of three acting in television commercials, before landing guest spots on shows such as "The Jeffersons" and "Mr. Belvedere." It was in 1989 that White landed the role that would make him famous, playing wacky neighbor 'Steve Urkel' on the ABC program "Family Matters."
Following the cancellation of "Family Matters" in 1997, friends claim White became obsessed with the character, and grew despondent, despite further successes as star and producer of the UPN sitcom "Grownups", and as a writer for NBA.com
Neighbor and friend, Bradley Spencer alerted police after hearing what he described as "a loud bang" coming from White's
Los Angeles apartment.
Authorities state that upon entering the home they discovered
a young African-American male with an apparently self-inflicted
gunshot wound to the head. Also found was a note, which read
simply "Did I do that?", a popular catchphrase from the show.
"Jaleel was an uncommonly good man, an exceptional role model and a great comedic actor," said William Bickley, who created the series, and Thomas L. Miller, one of the executive producers, in a joint statement.
"We feel privileged to have known him and worked with him. He'll be missed and remembered every day by his many, many friends," they said.
Actress Kellie Williams -- Laura Winslow on the series -- described White as a consummate professional actor. "Everyone adored him," she said.
"We have all lost a dear, dear brother," said Reginald VelJohnson, who played Carl Winslow.
White, an only child, is survived by "cousins, aunts, uncles, and wonderful friends," Bickley said.
Posted by steven on Tue Dec 20, 2005 at 08:57 PM
Jaleel White, who played 'nerdy'
neighbor Steve Urkel on "Family
Matters" found dead Monday.
He was 29 years old.
White was pronounced dead on arrival after admission to an LA hospital early Monday morning. The death is being investigated as a suicide.
Born Jaleel Ahmad White, he began his career at the age of three acting in television commercials, before landing guest spots on shows such as "The Jeffersons" and "Mr. Belvedere." It was in 1989 that White landed the role that would make him famous, playing wacky neighbor 'Steve Urkel' on the ABC program "Family Matters."
Following the cancellation of "Family Matters" in 1997, friends claim White became obsessed with the character, and grew despondent, despite further successes as star and producer of the UPN sitcom "Grownups", and as a writer for NBA.com
Neighbor and friend, Bradley Spencer alerted police after hearing what he described as "a loud bang" coming from White's
Los Angeles apartment.
Authorities state that upon entering the home they discovered
a young African-American male with an apparently self-inflicted
gunshot wound to the head. Also found was a note, which read
simply "Did I do that?", a popular catchphrase from the show.
"Jaleel was an uncommonly good man, an exceptional role model and a great comedic actor," said William Bickley, who created the series, and Thomas L. Miller, one of the executive producers, in a joint statement.
"We feel privileged to have known him and worked with him. He'll be missed and remembered every day by his many, many friends," they said.
Actress Kellie Williams -- Laura Winslow on the series -- described White as a consummate professional actor. "Everyone adored him," she said.
"We have all lost a dear, dear brother," said Reginald VelJohnson, who played Carl Winslow.
White, an only child, is survived by "cousins, aunts, uncles, and wonderful friends," Bickley said.
When I first saw the pic on google I wanted to cry and started to believe it was true because my dad said that some people say that White is gay. But I don't want to believe it. So no, it is not him. Look at the man's hair line and eye brows, it can't be.
Posted by Jasmine King in Michigan on Tue Dec 27, 2005 at 03:57 PM
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