Nerdy Actors That Turned Out To Be Total Heartthrobs

Jaleel White

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Jaleel White has probably played the nerd of all nerds across television history. White appeared on the 1990s sitcom Family Matters as Steve Urkel, the nasal-voiced, annoying next-door-neighbor of the Winslows that the show focused on, but it was clear that Urkel was the most iconic character. Because it was his most popular role, White had trouble finding work after the show ended, but took on small guest appearances on shows and movies over the years. In 2017, he co-stars on CBS’s Me, Myself & I where you can see he is aging gracefully.