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