Reginald VelJohnson

Acting • 1952-08-16 • Queens, New York, USA

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.

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2026
OnslaughtFilm
Josiah
★ 5.6
2025
Celebrity Weakest LinkTV
Self - Contestant • 1 episodes
★ 6.7
2025
Roswell DeliriumFilm
Mr. Brown
★ 7.7
2023
Glisten and the Merry MissionFilm
Snow Owl (voice)
★ 6.8
2022
Ghosts of Christmas AlwaysFilm
Roy
★ 6.8
2021
INVINCIBLETV
Principal Winslow (voice) • 2 episodes
★ 8.6
2021
INVINCIBLETV
Principal Winslow / Tether Tyrant / GDA Scientist (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 8.6
2021
Turner & HoochTV
David Sutton • 6 episodes
★ 7.3
2020
The Very Excellent Mr. DundeeFilm
Reggie
★ 4.7
2020
The Christmas LotteryFilm
Gerald Davenport
★ 5.4
2019
Sydney to the MaxTV
Principal Linkenberry • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
2019
Pride & Prejudice: AtlantaFilm
Reverend Bennet
★ 6.5
2019
Lazor WulfTV
God • 20 episodes
★ 6.0
2018
Station 19TV
Charlie Irwin • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
2018
American IdolTV
Self - Guest • 1 episodes
★ 6.7
2018
Funny StoryFilm
Hank
★ 5.8
2018
The Prayer BoxFilm
Billy
★ 6.9
2018
EasterFilm
Alven
2015
The Flight Before ChristmasFilm
Joe
★ 5.4
2014
ClarenceTV
Willy (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
2014
Girl Meets WorldTV
Officer James • 1 episodes
★ 8.3
2014
I Didn't Do ItTV
Angel Santos • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2014
Penn Zero: Part-Time HeroTV
Flannigan (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2014
12 Dog Days Till ChristmasFilm
Art Stephenson
★ 5.1
2014
The FormulaFilm
Professor Millan
★ 2.9
2014
Strike OneFilm
Judge Morris
★ 5.1
2014
On Angel's WingsFilm
Coach Carter
2013
Brooklyn Nine-NineTV
Reginald VelJohnson • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
2013
MomTV
Jim • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
2012
TRON: UprisingTV
Able • 18 episodes
★ 7.6
2012
The Mistle-TonesFilm
Holly's Dad
★ 6.1
2012
Air CollisionFilm
Bob Abbot
★ 4.4
2012
Brother WhiteFilm
Hill
★ 5.7
2011
Hart of DixieTV
Dash DeWitt • 52 episodes
★ 7.3
2011
Marriage RetreatFilm
Pastor Wexley
★ 5.8
2010
Mike & MollyTV
Brother Heywood • 5 episodes
★ 6.7
2010
You AgainFilm
Mason Dunlevy
★ 6.3
2010
Glory DazeTV
Stan Turley • 1 episodes
★ 5.7
2010
JellyFilm
Joe Woods
★ 7.0
2010
Sex Tax: Based on a True StoryFilm
Merle
★ 1.0
2010
Just 3 BoyzFilm
Christopher
2010
PennyFilm
Sergio
2009
Celebrity Ghost StoriesTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
2009
The Three GiftsFilm
Rodney
★ 5.2
2009
Steppin: The MovieFilm
Mr. Shavers
★ 4.3
2008
Childrens HospitalTV
Judge Lester Harrison • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
2007
Out at the WeddingFilm
Dexter
★ 5.0
2006
Hidden SecretsFilm
Norman Wexler
★ 4.0
2006
Waitin' to LiveFilm
Willard Loggins
★ 10.0
2005
BonesTV
Dale Owens • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
2005
It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaTV
Judge Melvoy • 1 episodes
★ 8.3
2005
Dancing with the StarsTV
Self - Contestant • 4 episodes
★ 6.2
2005
Dancing with the StarsTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 6.2
2005
Ghost WhispererTV
Danny Small • 1 episodes
★ 8.1
2005
Death to the SupermodelsFilm
Tom
★ 4.3
2005
Suits on the LooseFilm
Brother Steedman
★ 5.2
2004
The Big HouseTV
★ 7.0
2003
That's So RavenTV
Ambassador • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2003
EveTV
Rev. Everett • 1 episodes
★ 8.5
2003
ABC's 50th Anniversary CelebrationFilm
Self
★ 8.0
2002
MonkTV
Todd • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
2002
Like MikeFilm
Mr. Boyd
★ 6.1
2002
In-LawsTV
★ 7.3
2001
Crossing JordanTV
Kirk Holden • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2000
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationTV
Philip Kane • 2 episodes
★ 7.6
2000
Ground ZeroFilm
Burt Klavan
★ 4.1
1999
The ParkersTV
★ 8.0
1999
Twice in a LifetimeTV
Dr. David Bryant / Gene Fitzsimmons • 1 episodes
★ 6.2
1998
Will & GraceTV
Dr. Kaplan • 1 episodes
★ 6.9
1998
The HughleysTV
Rev. Bennett • 1 episodes
★ 6.8
1996
Deadly PursuitsFilm
Ed Conroy
★ 5.0
1996
Limp Fangs: The Adventures of Count Malt LiquelaFilm
Reverend Shields
★ 7.0
1995
A Night to Die ForFilm
Self
★ 7.0
1994
On Our OwnTV
Nick • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1994
One of Her OwnFilm
Detective Bob Hymes
★ 7.0
1993
Diagnosis: MurderTV
Reginald VelJohnson • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1993
Diagnosis: MurderTV
Dr. Sinclair • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1993
PosseFilm
Preston
★ 5.5
1993
A Cool Like That ChristmasFilm
Dad (voice)
★ 8.0
1992
HBO First LookTV
★ 5.5
1992
Grass RootsFilm
Det. Mickey Henderson
★ 8.0
1991
The ABC Saturday Morning PreviewFilm
Carl
1990
Die Hard 2Film
Sgt. Al Powell
★ 7.0
1990
Dream OnTV
Santa • 1 episodes
★ 6.9
1990
The Bride in BlackFilm
Barry Gates
★ 8.0
1990
Jury Duty: The ComedyFilm
Judge
★ 2.5
1990
ABC Saturday Morning PreviewFilm
Carl
1989
Family MattersTV
Carl Winslow • 215 episodes
★ 6.8
1989
Tales from the CryptTV
Mercedes’ Husband • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1989
Turner & HoochFilm
Det. David Sutton
★ 6.3
1988
Die HardFilm
Al Powell
★ 7.8
1988
Plain ClothesFilm
Captain Graff
★ 6.1
1988
Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer StoryFilm
Assistant Coach
★ 8.3
1988
A Father's HomecomingFilm
TV Reporter
★ 6.5
1987
Magic SticksFilm
Licorice
★ 6.0
1986
Crocodile DundeeFilm
Gus
★ 6.5
1986
Perfect StrangersTV
Carl Winslow • 1 episodes
★ 6.7
1986
Doing LifeFilm
Taylor
★ 6.0
1985
The EqualizerTV
Harmon Hunter • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1985
The EqualizerTV
Arthur Williams • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1985
Remo Williams: The Adventure BeginsFilm
Ambulance Driver
★ 6.3
1985
Kojak: The Belarus FileFilm
★ 6.8
1984
GhostbustersFilm
Jail Guard
★ 7.5
1981
WolfenFilm
Morgue Attendant
★ 5.9
1979
When Hell Freezes Over, I'll SkateFilm
Featured Performer
★ 7.0
1975
Saturday Night LiveTV
BBQ Attendee (uncredited) • 1 episodes
★ 6.9

Known For

Family Matters

Die Hard

Onslaught

Hart of Dixie

Mike & Molly

TRON: Uprising

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