{"product_id":"growing-up-urkel-9781668068892","title":"Growing Up Urkel","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn incisive and insightful celebrity memoir by Jaleel White, one of the most beloved icons of nineties pop culture and TV history, renowned for his portrayal of Steven 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 Steven Urkel was intended to be in only one episode, Jaleel's indelible performance as a child actor 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 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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, alongside Adam Sandler. In April of 2021, he launched a successful cannabis line called itsPurpl.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50874952319250,"sku":"9781668068892","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_04126439-7f36-40af-97e2-099275ab3c08.jpg?v=1763538794","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/growing-up-urkel-9781668068892","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}