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