Reginald VelJohnson (born Reginald Johnson; August 16, 1952) is an American actor. He is best known for playing police officer characters, such as Carl Winslow on the sitcom Family Matters, which ran from 1989 to 1998, and LAPD Sergeant Al Powell in the films Die Hard and Die Hard 2.

Reginald VelJohnson was born on 16 August 1952 in Queens, New York, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Die Hard (1988), Ghostbusters (1984) and Family Matters (1989). TV commercials for 10-10-321 Long Distance Service, with John Lithgow. Frequently plays characters in law enforcement.

Sep 26, 2024 · Reginald VelJohnson — who played family patriarch Carl Winslow on Family Matters — has a message for Sean "Diddy" Combs amid rumors that the actor engaged in the disgraced...

Reginald VelJohnson was born on August 16, 1952 in Queens, New York, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Die Hard (1988), Die Hard 2 (1990) and Ghostbusters (1984). Deep, commanding/authoritive voice. Frequently plays characters in law enforcement.

Jun 15, 2022 · Family Matters star Reginald VelJohnson has a bit of personal experience with that old showbiz adage "never work with children or animals." VelJohnson, who played Carl Winslow on the ABC...

Sep 25, 2024 · Reginald VelJohnson is feeling the love! While speaking to PEOPLE moments after his performance on Dancing with the Stars, the Family Matters alum, 72, admitted that he was unaware of the warm...

Sep 4, 2024 · Family Matters' Reginald VelJohnson says he never thought the ABC sitcom — which turns 35 in September 2024 — would last as long as it did.

Jun 15, 2022 · As one of TV's most iconic dads, Family Matters star Reginald VelJohnson will forever be remembered for his role as the caring and compassionate Carl Winslow. Now, the veteran actor is...

Jan 27, 2023 · Between 1989 and 1998, actor Reginald VelJohnson brought the heart and the laughs to our television screens on a weekly basis, playing Carl Winslow on the beloved sitcom Family Matters. These 25...

Jul 27, 2016 · VelJohnson starred as Carl Winslow in the '90s hit sitcom "Family Matters," solidifying his status as one of Hollywood's go-to cops. Reginald VelJohnson wasn't the first African-American...