Jaleel White is getting candid about his days on Family Matters. In his upcoming memoir Growing Up Urkel, the now 47-year-old actor, who was a teen when he rose to fame on the beloved sitcom playing Winslow family neighbor Steve Urkel, opens up about his experience growing up in front of the camera.

Jaleel White is best known for playing the role of Steve Urkel as part of the Family Matters cast. His lovable and nerdy character was a true standout due to his squeaky voice, unique walk and hiked-up pants with suspenders.

Did I do that?” Jaleel White is opening up about his time on “Family Matters,” revealing what it was like to grow up on the set. The actor played Steve Urkel on the beloved sitcom from 1989 to 1998. In his forthcoming memoir,

Don't hold your breath for Jaleel White to bring Steve Urkel back as the actor revealed why he turned down a reboot of the '90s sitcom.

Nearly 30 years after Family Matters came to an end, Jaleel White revealed he was told to wear loose jeans to hide Steve Urkel’s “bulge.” In his new memoir Growing Up Urkel, White opens up about his time as the TGIF fan-favorite Steve Urkel,

White starred on the show as Steve Urkel from 1989 to 1998, and was around 22 years old when the hit series ended.

Jaleel White experienced some growing pains while starring as Steve Urkel on Family Matters. In his new memoir Growing Up Urkel, White remembered network execs requesting that he change up his trademark attire,

Jaleel White shared how 'Family Matters' producers asked him to wear looser jeans to obscure his "bulge" in later seasons.