Jaleel White
Did I do that? This was the famous line Jaleel uttered as Steve Urkel on Family Matters. The brainy child was a staple for the ABC lineup and became internationally famous. However, he never separated from that character and hasn’t had many other roles.
Claire Danes
Claire was an awkward teen in My So-Called Life, but that even moved into her real life. Regardless, she got the last laugh as she’s now getting tons of awards and stealing plenty of hearts in Homeland, a popular series.
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