Reginald VelJohnson
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Reginald VelJohnson (born August 16, 1952) is an American actor of film, stage and television, well known for his role as Carl Winslow on the sitcom Family Matters, where he was the only cast member to appear in every single episode. He also portrayed LAPD Sgt. Al Powell in the film Die Hard (1988), its sequel Die Hard 2 (1990), and the Chuck episode "Chuck Versus Santa Claus" (2008). Description above from the Wikipedia article Reginald VelJohnson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Credits
Onslaught (2026)
as Josiah
Die Hard (1988)
as Al Powell
Ghostbusters (1984)
as Jail Guard
Die Hard 2 (1990)
as Sgt. Al Powell
Wolfen (1981)
as Morgue Attendant
Crocodile Dundee (1986)
as Gus
Posse (1993)
as Preston
You Again (2010)
as Mason Dunlevy
Plain Clothes (1988)
as Captain Graff
Turner & Hooch (1989)
as Det. David Sutton
Like Mike (2002)
as Mr. Boyd
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2003)
as Self
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985)
as Ambulance Driver
The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee (2020)
as Reggie
The Mistle-Tones (2012)
as Holly's Dad
Death to the Supermodels (2005)
as Tom
Out at the Wedding (2007)
as Dexter
One of Her Own (1994)
as Detective Bob Hymes
The Flight Before Christmas (2015)
as Joe
Ghosts of Christmas Always (2022)
as Roy
Limp Fangs: The Adventures of Count Malt Liquela (1996)
as Reverend Shields
12 Dog Days Till Christmas (2014)
as Art Stephenson
Strike One (2014)
as Judge Morris
The Three Gifts (2009)
as Rodney
Pride & Prejudice: Atlanta (2019)
as Reverend Bennet
Steppin: The Movie (2009)
as Mr. Shavers
Jury Duty: The Comedy (1990)
as Judge
Jelly (2010)
as Joe Woods
The Christmas Lottery (2020)
as Gerald Davenport
Suits on the Loose (2005)
as Brother Steedman
Easter (2018)
as Alven
Deadly Pursuits (1996)
as Ed Conroy
Glisten and the Merry Mission (2023)
as Snow Owl (voice)
Marriage Retreat (2011)
as Pastor Wexley
Grass Roots (1992)
as Det. Mickey Henderson
Brother White (2012)
as Hill
Air Collision (2012)
as Bob Abbot
On Angel's Wings (2014)
as Coach Carter
Roswell Delirium (2025)
as Mr. Brown
A Night to Die For (1995)
as Self
Hidden Secrets (2006)
as Norman Wexler
Magic Sticks (1987)
as Licorice
Ground Zero (2000)
as Burt Klavan
A Cool Like That Christmas (1993)
as Dad (voice)
Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story (1988)
as Assistant Coach
Kojak: The Belarus File (1985)
Actor
When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate (1979)
as Featured Performer
Waitin' to Live (2006)
as Willard Loggins
Doing Life (1986)
as Taylor
Sex Tax: Based on a True Story (2010)
as Merle
A Father's Homecoming (1988)
as TV Reporter
The Prayer Box (2018)
as Billy
Funny Story (2018)
as Hank
ABC Saturday Morning Preview (1990)
as Carl
The Bride in Black (1990)
as Barry Gates
The Formula (2014)
as Professor Millan
Penny (2010)
as Sergio
The ABC Saturday Morning Preview (1991)
as Carl
Just 3 Boyz (2010)
as Christopher