'Family Matters': Where Is The Cast Now?

The popular sitcom Family Matters ran successfully for almost ten years (1989-1998) on CBS and tells the story of the African-American middle-class family "Winslow", who lives in a suburb of Chicago. For a total of nine seasons, the audience marveled at the life of the "Winslows" and their neighbors - the families "Urkel" and "Niedermeyer".

But what happened to the cast after the end of the sitcom in 1998? In our gallery, we take a look at the main characters and what they did after Family Matters. Let's start with the spectacular transformation of "Steve Urkel"...

The sitcom's success is above all owed to the character "Steve Urkel", who lives next door. At the beginning, he was only supposed to play a small role in the first couple of episodes. His trademarks were the high voice, thick glasses, as well as the suspenders that kept his pants right there under his armpits. BUT: You won't believe how different Jaleel White looks today...

After the success of Family Matters, Jaleel White had many more appearances in sitcoms such as Full House and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. In 2012, he was a contestant on Dancing With The Stars. Most recently played himself in an episode of the FX hit show Atlanta and starred as "Darryl" in the CBS series Me, Myself & I from 2017 until 2018. His last appearance on the big screen was in Clint Eastwood's movie The 15:17 To Paris.

Reginald VelJohnson was known for his role of "Carl Winslow", the head of the family. "Carl" is a lovable police officer, who repeatedly gets upset with the neighbor's son "Steve Urkel" and became a real fan favorite. He still appears in countless series and sitcoms, including Mike & Molly and Hart of Dixie. And what about his wife "Harriette"? Take a look at the next picture...

Jo Marie Payton played "Harriette Winslow", "Carl's" wife and a really affectionate mother. In the final season, she left the sitcom and was replaced by Judyann Elder. Until 2006, the actress had many guest appearances in various TV shows over the years. Her last big role was as "Lorraine Mann" in the TV series Mann and Wife.

"Rachel Crawford", the sister of "Harriette" is played by Telma Hopkins. After their house is foreclosed on, she lives with her son "Richie" at the "Winslow's". After Family Matters, she appeared in countless films and series. More recently in 2 Broke Girls. But what about her son from the sitcom - where is "Richie" today?

From the second season on, Bryton James took over the role of the "Richie", who is always known for his childish behavior. By now, he has grown up and has become a very attractive young man...

In the last few years, Bryton James appeared in some film and series productions, including Vampire Diaries. In addition, he is active as a musician.

Darius McCary played "Eddie", the oldest child of the "Winslow" family. After the success of Family Matters, he appeared in various series such as Rizzoli & Isles and Anger Management.