Jaleel White
Jaleel was the staple for the TGIF lineup for ABC, spawning a cultural tagline of “Did I do that?” He was the famous Steve Urkel, a scrawny but brainy kid next door from Family Matters. He became famous internationally but couldn’t separate himself from the character.
Claire Danes
Clair was the awkward teen from My So-Called Life, and that awkwardness extended into her real life. However, Danes got that last laugh because she’s stealing hearts and awards for her role on Homeland.