REGINALD VELJOHNSON
Reginald VelJohnson
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: August 16, 1952
Place of Birth: Queens, New York, USA
Biography
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).
Filmography
Starring
2026·
OnslaughtSelf - Contestant
2025·
Roswell DeliriumMr. Brown
Snow Owl (voice)
Roy
2021·
INVINCIBLEPrincipal Winslow / Tether Tyrant / GDA Scientist (voice), Principal Winslow (voice)
2021·
Turner & HoochDavid Sutton
Reggie
Gerald Davenport
2019·
Sydney to the MaxPrincipal Linkenberry
2019·
Lazor WulfGod
Reverend Bennet
2018·
American IdolSelf - Guest
2018·
Station 19Charlie Irwin
2018·
The Prayer BoxBilly
2018·
Funny StoryHank
2018·
EasterAlven
Joe
2014·
I Didn't Do ItAngel Santos
2014·
ClarenceWilly (voice)
Flannigan (voice)
2014·
Girl Meets WorldOfficer James
2014·
On Angel's WingsCoach Carter
Art Stephenson
2014·
The FormulaProfessor Millan
2014·
Strike OneJudge Morris
2013·
Brooklyn Nine-NineReginald VelJohnson
2013·
MomJim
2012·
TRON: UprisingAble
2012·
The Mistle-TonesHolly's Dad
2012·
Brother WhiteHill
2012·
Air CollisionBob Abbot
2011·
Hart of DixieDash DeWitt
2011·
Marriage RetreatPastor Wexley
2010·
Mike & MollyBrother Heywood
2010·
Glory DazeStan Turley
2010·
Just 3 BoyzChristopher
2010·
PennySergio
2010·
You AgainMason Dunlevy
Merle
2010·
JellyJoe Woods
Self
2009·
Steppin: The MovieMr. Shavers
2009·
The Three GiftsRodney
2008·
Childrens HospitalJudge Lester Harrison
2007·
Out at the WeddingDexter
2006·
Hidden SecretsNorman Wexler
2006·
Waitin' to LiveWillard Loggins
Self, Self - Contestant
Judge Melvoy
2005·
BonesDale Owens
2005·
Ghost WhispererDanny Small
Tom
2005·
Suits on the LooseBrother Steedman
2004·
The Big House2003·
EveRev. Everett
2003·
That's So RavenAmbassador
Self
2002·
In-Laws2002·
MonkTodd
2002·
Like MikeMr. Boyd
2001·
Crossing JordanKirk Holden
Philip Kane
2000·
Ground ZeroBurt Klavan
1999·
Twice in a LifetimeDr. David Bryant / Gene Fitzsimmons
1999·
The Parkers1998·
The HughleysRev. Bennett
1998·
Will & GraceDr. Kaplan
1996·
Deadly PursuitsEd Conroy
Reverend Shields
1995·
A Night to Die ForSelf
1994·
On Our OwnNick
1994·
One of Her OwnDetective Bob Hymes
1993·
Diagnosis: MurderDr. Sinclair, Reginald VelJohnson
Dad (voice)
1993·
PossePreston
1992·
HBO First Look1992·
Grass RootsDet. Mickey Henderson
Carl
1990·
Dream OnSanta
Carl
Judge
1990·
The Bride in BlackBarry Gates
1990·
Die Hard 2Sgt. Al Powell
1989·
Family MattersCarl Winslow
1989·
Tales from the CryptMercedes’ Husband
1989·
Turner & HoochDet. David Sutton
Assistant Coach
1988·
Plain ClothesCaptain Graff
TV Reporter
1988·
Die HardAl Powell
1987·
Magic SticksLicorice
1986·
Perfect StrangersCarl Winslow
1986·
Doing LifeTaylor
1986·
Crocodile DundeeGus
1985·
The EqualizerArthur Williams, Harmon Hunter
Ambulance Driver
1984·
GhostbustersJail Guard
1981·
WolfenMorgue Attendant
Featured Performer
1975·
Saturday Night LiveBBQ Attendee (uncredited)
Production
1989·
Family MattersWriter