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).
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Movies (59)

Onslaught
2026 · Josiah

Roswell Delirium
2025 · Mr. Brown

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

Ghosts of Christmas Always
2022 · Roy

The Christmas Lottery
2020 · Gerald Davenport

The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee
2020 · Reggie

Pride & Prejudice: Atlanta
2019 · Reverend Bennet
Easter
2018 · Alven

The Prayer Box
2018 · Billy

Funny Story
2018 · Hank

The Flight Before Christmas
2015 · Joe

12 Dog Days Till Christmas
2014 · Art Stephenson

Strike One
2014 · Judge Morris

On Angel's Wings
2014 · Coach Carter

The Formula
2014 · Professor Millan

El Mistle-Tones
2012 · Holly's Dad

Brother White
2012 · Hill

Air Collision
2012 · Bob Abbot

Marriage Retreat
2011 · Pastor Wexley

Sex Tax: Based on a True Story
2010 · Merle

Otra vez tu
2010 · Mason Dunlevy

Just 3 Boyz
2010 · Christopher

Jelly
2010 · Joe Woods

Penny
2010 · Sergio

The Three Gifts
2009 · Rodney

Steppin: The Movie
2009 · Mr. Shavers

Out at the Wedding
2007 · Dexter

Hidden Secrets
2006 · Norman Wexler

Waitin' to Live
2006 · Willard Loggins

Death to the Supermodels
2005 · Tom

Suits on the Loose
2005 · Brother Steedman

ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2003 · Self

Minicampeones
2002 · Mr. Boyd

Ground Zero
2000 · Burt Klavan

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

Deadly Pursuits
1996 · Ed Conroy

A Night to Die For
1995 · Self

One of Her Own
1994 · Detective Bob Hymes

A Cool Like That Christmas
1993 · Dad (voice)

Posse
1993 · Preston

Grass Roots
1992 · Det. Mickey Henderson
The ABC Saturday Morning Preview
1991 · Carl

The Bride in Black
1990 · Barry Gates
ABC Saturday Morning Preview
1990 · Carl

Die Hard 2
1990 · Sgt. Al Powell

Jury Duty: The Comedy
1990 · Judge

Turner & Hooch
1989 · Det. David Sutton
Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story
1988 · Assistant Coach

Die Hard
1988 · Al Powell

A Father's Homecoming
1988 · TV Reporter

Plain Clothes
1988 · Captain Graff

Magic Sticks
1987 · Licorice

Crocodile Dundee
1986 · Gus

Doing Life
1986 · Taylor

Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins
1985 · Ambulance Driver

Kojak: The Belarus File
1985

Ghostbusters
1984 · Jail Guard

Wolfen
1981 · Morgue Attendant

When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate
1979 · Featured Performer
TV shows (43)

Celebrity Weakest Link
2025 · Self - Contestant

Socios y sabuesos
2021 · David Sutton

INVENCIBLE
2021 · Principal Winslow (voice), Principal Winslow / Tether Tyrant / GDA Scientist (voice)

Lazor Wulf
2019 · God

Sydney como Max
2019 · Principal Linkenberry

Estación 19
2018 · Charlie Irwin

American Idol
2018 · Self - Guest

Penn Zero: Héroe Aventurero
2014 · Flannigan (voice)

El mundo de Riley
2014 · Officer James

Clarence
2014 · Willy (voice)

Yo no lo hice
2014 · Angel Santos

Mom
2013 · Jim

Brooklyn Nine-Nine
2013 · Reginald VelJohnson

Tron: La Resistencia
2012 · Able

En el corazón del sur
2011 · Dash DeWitt

Glory Daze
2010 · Stan Turley

Mike & Molly
2010 · Brother Heywood

Celebrity Ghost Stories
2009 · Self

Hospital Infantil
2008 · Judge Lester Harrison

Almas perdidas
2005 · Danny Small

Bones
2005 · Dale Owens

Siempre hace sol en Filadelfia
2005 · Judge Melvoy

Dancing with the Stars
2005 · Self - Contestant, Self

The Big House
2004

Eve
2003 · Rev. Everett

Es Tan Raven
2003 · Ambassador

In-Laws
2002

Monk
2002 · Todd

Crossing Jordan
2001 · Kirk Holden

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000 · Philip Kane

The Parkers
1999

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

The Hughleys
1998 · Rev. Bennett

Will & Grace
1998 · Dr. Kaplan

On Our Own
1994 · Nick

Diagnosis: Murder
1993 · Reginald VelJohnson, Dr. Sinclair

HBO First Look
1992

Dream On
1990 · Santa

Family Matters
1989 · Carl Winslow, Writer

Tales from the Crypt
1989 · Mercedes’ Husband

Perfect Strangers
1986 · Carl Winslow

The Equalizer
1985 · Harmon Hunter, Arthur Williams

Saturday Night Live
1975 · BBQ Attendee (uncredited)


