
Reginald VelJohnson
Known for Acting · 102 credits
- Born
- 1952-08-16 (age 73)
- Place of birth
- Queens, New York, USA
- Also known as
- رجینالد ولجانسون · رجینالد ولجانسن
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).
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Known For
TV Shows (43)

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
as Philip Kane

Bones
2005
as Dale Owens

INVINCIBLE
2021
as Principal Winslow (voice) / Principal Winslow / Tether Tyrant / GDA Scientist (voice)

Saturday Night Live
1975
as BBQ Attendee (uncredited)

Monk
2002
as Todd

Brooklyn Nine-Nine
2013
as Reginald VelJohnson

Dancing with the Stars
2005
as Self - Contestant

Diagnosis: Murder
1993
as Reginald VelJohnson / Dr. Sinclair

Ghost Whisperer
2005
as Danny Small

Will & Grace
1998
as Dr. Kaplan

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
2005
as Judge Melvoy

Crossing Jordan
2001
as Kirk Holden

Mom
2013
as Jim

Station 19
2018
as Charlie Irwin

The Equalizer
1985
as Harmon Hunter / Arthur Williams

Family Matters
1989
as Carl Winslow

Clarence
2014
as Willy (voice)

Childrens Hospital
2008
as Judge Lester Harrison

Tales from the Crypt
1989
as Mercedes’ Husband

Hart of Dixie
2011
as Dash DeWitt

That's So Raven
2003
as Ambassador

Celebrity Ghost Stories
2009
as Self

Mike & Molly
2010
as Brother Heywood

The Hughleys
1998
as Rev. Bennett

Girl Meets World
2014
as Officer James

The Parkers
1999

Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
2014
as Flannigan (voice)

American Idol
2018
as Self - Guest

Eve
2003
as Rev. Everett

Twice in a Lifetime
1999
as Dr. David Bryant / Gene Fitzsimmons

Dream On
1990
as Santa

Perfect Strangers
1986
as Carl Winslow

HBO First Look
1992

Sydney to the Max
2019
as Principal Linkenberry

I Didn't Do It
2014
as Angel Santos

TRON: Uprising
2012
as Able

Turner & Hooch
2021
as David Sutton

On Our Own
1994
as Nick

Glory Daze
2010
as Stan Turley

Celebrity Weakest Link
2025
as Self - Contestant

In-Laws
2002

The Big House
2004

Lazor Wulf
2019
as God
Movies (59)

Die Hard
1988
as Al Powell

Ghostbusters
1984
as Jail Guard

Die Hard 2
1990
as Sgt. Al Powell

Crocodile Dundee
1986
as Gus

Like Mike
2002
as Mr. Boyd

You Again
2010
as Mason Dunlevy

Turner & Hooch
1989
as Det. David Sutton

Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins
1985
as Ambulance Driver

Posse
1993
as Preston

Wolfen
1981
as Morgue Attendant

The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee
2020
as Reggie

Suits on the Loose
2005
as Brother Steedman

Plain Clothes
1988
as Captain Graff

Onslaught
2026

ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2003
as Self

Hidden Secrets
2006
as Norman Wexler

Ghosts of Christmas Always
2022
as Roy

Magic Sticks
1987
as Licorice

Jury Duty: The Comedy
1990
as Judge

The Flight Before Christmas
2015
as Joe
Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story
1988
as Assistant Coach

Ground Zero
2000
as Burt Klavan

One of Her Own
1994
as Detective Bob Hymes

A Cool Like That Christmas
1993
as Dad (voice)

The Prayer Box
2018
as Billy

Brother White
2012
as Hill

Sex Tax: Based on a True Story
2010
as Merle

Air Collision
2012
as Bob Abbot

A Night to Die For
1995
as Self

Deadly Pursuits
1996
as Ed Conroy

Death to the Supermodels
2005
as Tom

On Angel's Wings
2014
as Coach Carter

Marriage Retreat
2011
as Pastor Wexley

Funny Story
2018
as Hank

The Bride in Black
1990
as Barry Gates

12 Dog Days Till Christmas
2014
as Art Stephenson

Doing Life
1986
as Taylor

Glisten and the Merry Mission
2023
as Snow Owl (voice)

Out at the Wedding
2007
as Dexter

Grass Roots
1992
as Det. Mickey Henderson

Kojak: The Belarus File
1985

Waitin' to Live
2006
as Willard Loggins

A Father's Homecoming
1988
as TV Reporter

Jelly
2010
as Joe Woods

Strike One
2014
as Judge Morris

Roswell Delirium
2025
as Mr. Brown

Steppin: The Movie
2009
as Mr. Shavers

The Mistle-Tones
2012
as Holly's Dad

Pride & Prejudice: Atlanta
2019
as Reverend Bennet

The Three Gifts
2009
as Rodney

The Christmas Lottery
2020
as Gerald Davenport

Penny
2010
as Sergio

Limp Fangs: The Adventures of Count Malt Liquela
1996
as Reverend Shields

Just 3 Boyz
2010
as Christopher

The Formula
2014
as Professor Millan

When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate
1979
as Featured Performer
Easter
2018
as Alven
ABC Saturday Morning Preview
1990
as Carl
The ABC Saturday Morning Preview
1991
as Carl
About Reginald VelJohnson
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. With 102 credits spanning from 1975 to 2026, Reginald VelJohnson has appeared in 59 films and 43 TV shows.
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Most Popular Reginald VelJohnson Movies
- Die Hard (1988) — as Al Powell
- Ghostbusters (1984) — as Jail Guard
- Die Hard 2 (1990) — as Sgt. Al Powell
- Crocodile Dundee (1986) — as Gus
- Like Mike (2002) — as Mr. Boyd
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