AP. During the reunion photoshoot with Entertainment Weekly, Payton revealed, "I actually made the decision to leave the show two years before I left. "September birthday, sudden passing, E-L-L-ENo Google?". Of course, Family Matters also introduced Steve Urkel (Jaleel White) to the pop culture lexicon, turning what was originally supposed to be a one-off character into a mainstay and all-around sitcom phenomenon. Unfortunately for the pair, their friendship came to an end after Murtaugh took all of the nerd's money during a poker game. Per his obituary inThe Hollywood Reporter, Miller's dreams of showbiz came true when he landed his first real gig as assistant to William Self at 20th Century Fox. Though his character, often referred to as "Booger" by character Willona, was meant to be an antagonist, Bookman soon became a fan favorite and Brown would always be remembered for this role. Any/all written content and images displayed are provided by the blogger/author, appear herein as submitted by the blogger/author and are unedited by Opera News. [15] Her publicist was Kahdijah Bell, daughter of Ronald Bell of Kool & the Gang. Cherie Johnson . Michelle Thomas is another cast member from the show Family Matters that has passed away. According to Williams: I wanted to create a program similar to the one I grew up with (Howard University Childrens Theatre). He said, "So actually we ended up with a really really, totally well-rounded, totally wonderful character to play.". McCrary has also taken on the role of producer, beginning as a co-producer in 2009 on the movie "Steppin: The Movie" and then again in 2010 on "Church," before becoming an executive producer for the 2015 documentary "Where Have All The Fathers Gone" and for five episodes of the TV series "Monogamy" in 2019. Sherman Hemsley is perhaps best known for playing George Jefferson in bothAll In the Family and The Jeffersons, the latter of which gained him earned him Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominations. Worried, her father signed her up for a theater group; this turned out to be a smart move, since Kellie started expressing her . Johnson died in Los Angeles at the age of 78. Opera News furthermore does not condone the use of our platform for the purposes encouraging/endorsing hate speech, violation of human rights and/or utterances of a defamatory nature. Shes continued to work as an actress, even taking on some voice roles for cartoons including Disneys short-lived, The Proud Family. Each season, viewers fell more and more in love with the cast of Family Matters, and fans were sad to see it go when it aired its final episode. Family Matters Actors You May Not Know Passed Away. Johnson was popularly known for his role in Shaft, My Demon Lover and many more. In just over a year, Thomas passed away surrounded by her friends and family. In 2018, "Family Matters" star Reginald VelJohnson told Today that Miller helped him land the role of Carl. Before Captain Savage became Carl's boss at the Chicago Police Department, the patriarch of the Winslow gang served under Lieutenant Lou Murtaugh, played by Barry Jenner. He was later found asleep in the boat and had reported to authorities that he and his mother had gone swimming but instead of getting in the boat she slipped under the water. Arnold Johnson [16][17], From 1993 to 1998, she portrayed the role of Myra Monkhouse, the girlfriend of Steve Urkel, on Family Matters. Dennis was a Screen Actors Guild and Drama Logo award-winning English actor. She appeared in the show as Gwendolyn and was popularly known as the young child who asked Urkel for love advice. But Jaleel wasn't biting just yet. Michelle Doris Thomas (September 23, 1968 December 23, 1998)[1][2] was an American actress. Family Matters is an American television sitcom that originated on ABC from September 1989 to 1997 and later was moved to CBS from 1998. nerdy comedic neighbor of the Winslows who was always trying and failing to win The character's obsession with Urkel along with her jealousy toward Laura made her polarizing among fans and created some entertaining moments. Family Matters was one of the most popular sitcoms during the 90s. Maxine always tried to get Laura to do the wrong thing, but she eventually stopped doing that once she and Waldo started dating. His other popular credits include St. Mekka continued working until his last credit in 2018, then a few short years later, Mekka died on November 27, 2021, at the age of 79. While he was quite incompetent at his job, he had the patience of a saint, being that he was one of the few characters who tolerated Urkel. lineup. According to his website,Wassup Shawn, Harrison created his own "Sup?" [3], Michelle Thomas was born in Brookline, Massachusetts,[4] on September 23, 1968, to Phynjuar "Penwah" Thomas,[5] a stage actress, and musician father Dennis Thomas, a saxophonist and founding member of the band Kool & the Gang. I was unhappy about a lot of things it didn't mean I did not want to perform as an actress or an artist. See More, Opera News is a free to use platform and the views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not represent, reflect or express the views of Opera News. He is best known for playing police officer characters, such as Carl Winslow on the sitcom Family Matters, which ran from 1989 to 1998, and LAPD Sergeant Al . Despite this iconic role, it's not the only one that made VelJohnson a household name. Cherie Johnson from Family Matters has returned to her family sitcom roots after a career shift ABC, Peacock/YouTube Cherie Johnson was no stranger to television when she was cast as Laura Winslow's best friend, Maxine, on "Family Matters" the actress had also enjoyed great success as Punky Brewster's best friend on the eponymous show. Rosetta Lenoir was one of the main cast members of the comedy sitcom Family Matters. She had a lot of friends in the music industry." Although he has yet to land a role as popular as Eddie Winslow, hes been pretty busy. During her hiatus, Williams focused on other things like, most notably, working on the Kellie Williams Programs, a fine arts program she started in 2006 that was inspired by her own time with the Howard University Children's Theatre (via The Washington Post). The show, centered around a middle-class Black family living in Chicago, was a spin-off of. Played by Jo Marie Payton (1989-1997), and Judyann Elder (1998). In 1994 and 1997, she played Urkel's aunt, Oona Urkel, who according to Urkel is "a little odd." Sadly, Rosetta LeNoire passed away in 2002 of diabetes related complications. Jaimee Foxworth played Judy Winslow, Carl and Harriettes youngest daughter. From 1986. You can follow Camille on Twitter @CamealAshley. We loved him so very much.". Though she did continue acting for a time, playing Alice Adams on "What About Joan" for all of its 21 episodes, her acting credits afterward became much more sporadic, with an appearance here or there every year or two, until she took a complete hiatus from acting in 2011. Originally conceived as a spin-off of "Perfect Strangers," a sitcom on which Harriette Winslow was a character, "Family Matters" became the much more popular and long-lasting of the two shows, winning a place in everyone's hearts as part of ABC's Friday night TGIF programming. Shawn Harrison played Waldo Faldo, who was Eddie Winslows best friend. "It's the end of an era.". She was my old co-star from Family Matters and she died from stomach cancer quickly. He has starred in Fresh Prince Of Bel-air and he was popularly known for his character in the sitcom The Jeffersons. Jo Marie Payton, Now Ironically, Landers was on the other side of the law in his first appearance on "Family Matters," playing a robber at a convenience store. Brown's last role came in 2013. Jaleel Whitemay bebestknown for playing hilariously nerd Steve Urkel on the '90s sitcom Family Matters, but there's nothing funnyabout theshocking revelation he receives from Tyler Henry on Wednesday night's Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry episode. On Sept. 22, 1989, "Family Matters" debuted on ABC with the pilot "The Mama Who Came to Dinner" as part of the network's famed TGIF lineup, which also bowed that same day. Naya Rivera was introduced to acting as a child star after she got a role in the sitcom show Family Matters. It made everybody want to be more professional. Shawn Harrison lost his mother shortly after arriving on the show. From Frank and Marie in Everybody Loves Raymond to Albert in The Goldbergs, the old-timers can always be relied on to share their wisdom with their younger counterparts. The relationship between a mother and her daughters boyfriend can be very interesting. Theyre portrayed in a dramatic, overdone manner that isnt exactly exemplifying real lawyers but television lawyers do have one thing in common: they are entertaining. He then worked for the US postal service while attending a dramatic arts college and eventually found his way to off-Broadway productions. When Donna Summer died of lung cancer on May 17, 2012, many singers and industry professionals mourned her, some attending her service, others voicing their feelings on social media. Tragedy struck in 2020, however, when her body was found in a river after she disappeared during a boating trip with her son, Josey. She also got a role in the sitcoms show Young And Restless as Callie Rogers and as Justine Phillips in The Cosby Show. Carl was seriously irritated by his pesky neighbor Urkel and his annoying antics. Trending pages Estelle Winslow Jimmy Baines Stevil (character) Samuel Winslow Oona Urkel Aunt Clotilda Charles Mallory All items (14) # A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Other A Aunt Clotilda C Charles Mallory D Doc Urkel E Estelle Winslow F Fat Steve J Jimmy Baines Jimmy'father O Her birthday is September 23, 1968,"Jaleel revealed. Sadly, she passed away that same year of In 2020, however, she returned to the small screen in the 2020 television film "Christmas in Carolina" alongside her television brother, played by Darius McCrary. Then in "Sink or Swim" in season 6, Mekka plays Mr. Nutting, the P.E. She often portrayed the character as a tough mom with a witty sense of humor, but was also a no-nonsense wife to her husband, Carl. Whats up with Scott Disick and Kris Jenner??? In 1986, he would go on to star in another series, "Amen," where he played a deacon who was also a lawyer. From 1986 to 1993, the sitcom chronicled the hilarious misadventures of the Winslow family and Urkel, capturing the hearts of viewers in the process. Jenner unfortunately passed away in 2016 at the age of 75 following a long battle with leukemia. So he's staying fresh and busy as ever, even at 67 years old. (image viahttps://www.pinterest.com/gapeachez1/). Actor: Family Matters. Unfortunately, LeNoire is no longer with us. As Today pointed out, some of the adults who worked with her back in the day claimed that she was wise beyond her years and had a natural gift for the craft. Singer and actor Johnny Brown had a megawatt smile that was perfect for stage and television. But, like many shows that found success in the 90s, Family Matters and its legacy continues to live on. Poston was a jack of all talents. Unfortunately, Payton left the series halfway through the final season, and actress Judyann Elder took over the role. Although the producers of Family Matters had attempted to help him shed his nerdy image by introducing the smooth Stefan Urquelle, it was too little too late. ", Foxworth went on to address the work she'd done after "Family Matters" namely, acting in adult films. Jaleel White played Steve Urkel, the This eventually turned into a Broadway career, and sheeven founded her own theater company in 1968 called Amas. Costar Michael McKean tweeted, "A sad goodbye to Eddie Mekka this morning. Camille has a master's degree from Saint Joseph University's Writing Studies program, and she currently works as the Writing Center Assistant Director at a small university in western Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, Payton left the series halfway through the final season, and actress Judyann Elder took over the role. Who could forget Waldo Geraldo Faldo, Eddie Winslow's sometimes-dimwitted best friend on "Family Matters" who could command a presence with just one word: "Sup?" Bryton James grew up in front of us all as little Richie Crawford, nephew of Carl and Harriette, son of Aunt Rachel on "Family Matters." Although the sitcom achieved decent ratings in its first season, it wasn't until the character of Steve Urkel, portrayed by Jaleel White, was introduced that the show really took off. "Who she was made everybody want to be better. Jo Marie Payton played the familys matriarch, Harriette Winslow. The Cast of Family Matters. However, her memory and legacy continue to live on. Judy was the youngest child of the Winslow family for the first two seasons of the show anyway. Menteer holds credits for writing, directing, producing on many of the shows he worked on including "Happy Days," "Punky Brewster," and "Family Matters." Dennis died in April 2009 in Shadow Hills Los Angeles. Harrisons latest role was in 2018 when he played Reverend Ike in Uncle Eds Bucket List. But, the actor isn't done with Hollywood yet. She was a hilarious older female version of Urkel, and when the two started wreaking accidental havoc on the Winslows living room, spilling popcorn and breaking the coffee table, they both exclaimed, "Did we do that?" Per Beaumont Enterprise, when it came time for college ball, he ended up leaving his homestate for Michigan State because the University of Texas teamwas not yet integrated. It remains one of the second longest running series in the history of television after the Jeffersons and it revolved around African American characters. Some say you should never walk away from a good thing, but Jo Marie Payton, who played the original Harriette Winslow for the majority of "Family Matters" until her departure midway through the final season, would likely disagree. These days, Foxworth is focusing on other things, including her podcast with her two sisters, "The S.H.E. According to theLos Angeles Times article, LeNoire said in 1992, "I tell people I'm against retirement, I'm for God, I believe in goodness and also luck." You may remember that Hopkins was around more in the first few seasons, and that's because she left "Family Matters" to star in the show "Getting By" in 1993. "You got to be messing with me, dog. She was known for her roles as Justine Phillips on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show (198890), as Myra Monkhouse on the ABC/CBS sitcom Family Matters (199398), and as Callie Rogers on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless (1998). Between 1994 and 1995, Landers appeared as Larry Pinkerton in 18 episodes of "The George Carlin Show." Tyler questioned. Tammy Townsend played Greta McClure for 14 episodes. on some very memorable episodes, we got to know the characters on the show well, for better or for worse. "You're talking about Michelle Thomas. It introduced us to the legendary Steve Urkel (Jaleel White) and it was an important part of ABC's Friday night TGIF lineup. Of course, Thomas was much nicer than her on-screen persona. alongside Terry Crews and Ice Cube. In an episode of TVOne's "Uncensored," White revealed (via Entertainment Weekly), "I was not very well welcomed to the cast at all," before adding, "And I don't need to rehash that with the adults over and over again. For the next several years, he mostly had one-off guest appearances on shows like "Hawaii Five-0," "Atlanta," "Bones," and "NCIS," while starring in a few short-lived series like "Fake It Til You Make It" and "Me, Myself and I.". Although the Winslows were meant to be the shows original focal point, Steve Urkel quickly emerged as the shows most popular character. His work ranged from Avengers to Sideways. The actor who brought the character to life, Shawn Harrison, is still very much tapped into his Waldo days, marrying his own snarky humor with the iconic character's catchphrase. At the same time, Hemsley delivered a terrific performance that proved why he's regarded as sitcom royalty. It seemed there was no limit to her talent, no height her star couldn't reach. She was also a grandmother to Eddie, Laura and Judy. If the content contained herein violates any of your rights, including those of copyright, and/or violates any the above mentioned factors, you are requested to immediately notify us using via the following email address operanews-external(at)opera.com and/or report the article using the available reporting functionality built into our Platform It gives me joy that you don't know who I am." teacher in Urkel's swim class. She was only 33 years old. In the season 2 episode, "Flash Pants," Mekka plays Charlie, a transfer who competes against Carl in a dance contest. If a shirt isn't your thing, never fear: You can still catch Harrison on television as well. McClure eventually became known as Bryton James, but most soap fans know him as Devon Hamilton on The Young and the Restless. According to IMDB, he has done about 1,104 episodes of the classic soap. Once Jo Marie Payton left "Family Matters," stage and screen veteran Judyann Elder stepped in to save the day (and the role of Harriette Winslow) for the final few episodes of the series. Rachel Crawford 83 Episodes 1997. In 1991 and 1992, Family Matters was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Comedy series and in 1997 White won the award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series. tweetedGloria Estefan. It has nine seasons with a total of 215 episodes. He also appeared in an episode of the show, Mom in 2019. Carry continued acting in the 1990s and through early 2000, garnering roles in such shows as "The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr," "Murphy Brown," and "Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place." A spinoff of the hit '80s sitcom Perfect Strangers, Family Matters began life as a modest hit before morphing into one of the most successful comedies on the small screen at the time. "Few singers have impacted music & the world like Donna Summer!" Actor Matt Landers was in dozens of television shows and 20 motion pictures over his thirty-year career in show business. He also portrayed a member of the LAPD in the Arnold Schwarzenegger action film "Commando." Darrius McCrary hasbeen working very steadily since Family Matters ended. Midway through the first season, the show introduced the . [1][6], As a child, she would accompany her mother at her theater rehearsals and performances. Reginald VelJohnson (born Reginald Johnson; August 16, 1952) is an American actor. Born in 1952 to an Armenian father and an Italian mother, Eddie Mekka told Broadway.comhegot the performing bug when he was asked to be the emcee of their variety school, so of course his next stop was the stage. Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. Naya Rivera was a child star when she appeared in Family Matters as Gwendolyn, a young child who asked Urkel, of all people, for love advice. On March 17, 2002, LeNoire died from complications from diabetes. It was named for LeNoire, according to its website, "not only because of her body of work in the theatre, but for her work with the then-titled Actors' Equity Association's Ethnic Minorities Committee as well as for founding the AMAS Repertory Theatre Company, an organization dedicated to maintaining an 'interracial company' of actors." In a 2014 Boston Globeinterview, Mekka mused, "I got to do a great jitterbug number with Madonna in 'A League of Their Own.'" Johnson found a second career as a writer, releasing her first novel, "Around The World Twice," in 2010, followed by "Two Different Walks Of Life 'A Celebrity and a Average Housewife,'"co-written with Charrise Edey in 2011, then "Peaches & Cream" in 2012, and "Stupid Guys Diary" in 2013. That adorably sweet smile and natural acting ability garnered her more roles on shows like "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and "Baywatch.". Watch the shocking reveal in the clip above! Willard went to two military institutes before serving in the US army and being stationed in Germany. The cast talks about what it was like raising him after that traumatic experience. A genuinely good guy and purveyor of cheer whenever things got cheerless.". Five-year-old Naya Rivera already had a series ("The Royal Family") under her belt when she was cast in "Family Matters" as Gwendolyn, a new neighbor who had a crush on Richie. For starters, it remains one of the longest-running series in the history of television to revolve around African American characters, only exceeded by Tyler Perry's House of Payne and The Jeffersons, respectively. Jaleel White Breaks Down Over Death of Family Matters Co-Star in Hollywood Medium Sneak Peek See the actor get a sad reminder of his early acting days By Vannessa Jackson Aug 07, 2017 9:30 AM. [8] Thomas was crowned Miss Talented Teen New Jersey at the state's Hal Jackson's Talented Teen pageant, and then in July 1984, at the age of 15, she was crowned Miss Talented Teen International in Montego Bay, Jamaica from among 35 state and national representatives. Orlando Brown was a latecomer to "Family Matters," joining the cast in Season 7 as 3J. Miller died on April 5, 2020, from complications related to heart disease. Static, on "Young Justice.". Opera News does not consent to nor does it condone the posting of any content that violates the rights (including the copyrights) of any third party, nor content that may malign, inter alia, any religion, ethnic group, organization, gender, company, or individual. Opera News furthermore does not condone the use of our platform for the purposes encouraging/endorsing hate speech, violation of human rights and/or utterances of a defamatory nature. Hemsley was in his fifties when he starred in Family Matters, so he was already a veteran performer by the time he joined the sitcom. On stage, the young actress starred in Betsey Brown at the. Her love for Steve Urkel knew no bounds, even once he gets engaged to Winslow. VelJohnson voiced the character Jerry in the TV show, 3Below: Tales of Arcadia from 2018 to 2019. LeNoire passed away in 2002, four years after the final season of Family Matters originally aired. Carmine Ragusa was the bright-faced, dancing, on-again-off-again boyfriend of Shirley Feeney. Her character and her baby boy, Richie, moved in with the Winslow clan shortly after becoming a widow. Her most notable role on television was that of Santana Lopez on the musical comedy series "Glee." We'll talk about that part later. Steve Urkel 203 Episodes 1998. Jaimee Monae Foxworth (born December 17, 1979) is an American actress, model, and former pornographic actress. Jaleel White. Family Matters Myra Monkhouse TV Series 1993-1998 55 episodes Malcolm & Eddie Brooke Bellamy TV Series 1997 1 episode Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man Sister Emily (voice) TV Series 1996 1 episode Thea Keanda Kendea TV Series 1994 2 episodes Hangin' with the Homeboys Telemarketing Operator 1991 The Cosby Show Justine Phillips TV Series 1988-1990 Jo Marie Payton played the family's matriarch, Harriette Winslow. Barry played Carl's buffoonish boss, Lieutenant Lou Murtaugh. Jo Marie Payton has been pretty busy in the years since Family Matters ended. After being asked about her passing, the actor talked about how she was highly thought of among her peers. From 1993 to 1998, she portrayed the role of Myra Monkhouse, the girlfriend of Steve Urkel, on Family Matters. "She had a lot of friends in the music industry.". She appeared on various television programs, including A Man Called Hawk in 1989 and Thea in 1994. On August 19, 2008, Carry died at 56 years old. But it was his Broadway debut in "Purlie" that got him noticed by Norman Lear and led to his first TV roleas grumpy Archie Bunker's neighbor in "All in the Family," for which George Jefferson was born and inspired the spin-off, "The Jefferson's. Lenoir died in 2002, just four years after the final season of Family Matters was aired. At the time, Elder was coming off of a sporadic role on "Martin" and get this she had even already appeared on "Family Matters" as Sister Bernadette in the episode "Nunsense" in 1994. Speaking in an episode of TV One . White has continued to guest star on a variety of television shows like Trial and Error and Fresh Off the Boat. In 2019, he reprised his role of Steve Urkel on the TV series, Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? He also appeared on the The Big Show Show in 2020 and the Disney Channel series Ravens Home. He has a daughter named Samaya White, who he had with ex-girlfriend Bridget Hardy. According to CNN, Rivera had gone out on a rented boat with her then-four-year-old son. Elsewhere and JAG. Like many actors of his time, he started on the stage in the 1950s. After appearing in all 8 seasons, Mekka went on to a myriad of guest roles in both movies and series, including two different characters on "Family Matters." Jaleel said before breaking down. Ultimately, Harrison hopes the site will carry more merchandise and "be a portal for clips of my work," but, for now, you can at least get your Waldo shirt fix! On July 8, 2020, Rivera died at the age of 33. However, Brown was arrested (via Chron) for marijuana possession in 2007 and again in 2016, but, this time, for battery and possession of meth (via Chron). Payton got married to her third husband Leonard Downs in 2007 and she has a daughter named Chantale France from a previous relationship. Family Matters. Confident, hilarious, and kick-a** fighting skills, Carry drew in audiences who couldn't help but fall in love with Sho'Nuff. His comedic talent on shows "Modern Family" and "Everybody Loves Raymond" earned him multiple Emmy noms, and he was a fixture of Christopher Guest's mockumentary troupe. Gary Menteer, a writer, director, and producer, actually started out as an actor. ?Continue, After a hugely successful first season of HBOs True Detective, rumors have been swirling regarding what major actors or actresses will star in the shows second season. She spent her remaining years dealing with health-related complications caused by diabetes. Two Different Walks Of Life 'A Celebrity and a Average Housewife. From the likes of, Read More The Top Ten Television LawyersContinue. The actress only appeared in three episodes of the sitcom, but her performances caught the eye of television executives and she subsequently landed parts in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The Arsenio Hall Show, and The Young and the Restless. McCrary was married to She Ball actress Tammy Brawner. His most notable on screen part was in the Bruce Willis blockbuster film "Die Hard," in which he played Captain Mitchell, an officer on scene who directs the SWAT team during the hostage situation. [18] She appeared posthumously in the role of Anne in the film Unbowed in 1999. Carry was a working actor up to his last role in 2006's "The 12th Man" before his untimely death from pancreatic cancer. [7] Her mother was her first acting coach, and coached her throughout the course of her career. Her career however was short-lived as she passed away in 1998 at the young age of 30 years after battling with stomach cancer for a while. The show became a major staple on network television and the classic '90s "TGIF" lineup. They know what it is. But by the end of the series, Urkel finally won Laura Tragedy struck in 2020 after her body was found in the river after disappearing during a boat trip. He told the publication, "I was in an unsafe position and it has been shaky but at the end of the day all I can tell you is I'm [okay] and I'm graduating and I will be getting married.". As a child, she appeared in three sitcoms shows and this earned her a spot in the screens. Creators William Bickley Robert L. Boyett Thomas L. Miller Stars Reginald VelJohnson Jaleel White Kellie Shanygne Williams See production, box office & company info Watch on HBO Max The show, which aired from 1989 to 1998, focused on the Winslows, a family living in Chicago and their relationship with their sweet - but nerdy and annoying - neighbor, Steve Urkel. One year later, her ex husband, Ryan Dorsey, said in anInstagram post, "Fly high, Rest In Peace, knowing he's doing okhe's being raised right, and he's got a lot of family and people around him that love him, and you. During that time, McCrary also did a stint on "The Young and the Restless" for two years, starting in 2009, alongside his "Family Matters" co-star Bryton James (more on that soon). Her last role was in Aide-de-Camp" in 2011. He recently completed the comedy film The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee which is scheduled for release in 2020. Barry Jenner was a recurring character in the sitcom show Family Matters. 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