Reginald VelJohnson

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Characters played by Reginald VelJohnson

Carl Winslow — Family Matters (1989)

A member of the Winslow family, the Black middle-class Chicago household at the center of the series.

Al Powell — Die Hard (1988)

LAPD sergeant who becomes McClane's radio ally.

Sgt. Al Powell — Die Hard 2 (1990)

LAPD sergeant making a cameo appearance.

Jail Guard — Ghostbusters (1984)

Correctional officer detaining the Ghostbusters.

Able — TRON: Uprising (2012)

Veteran program and garage owner secretly supporting the resistance movement.

Gus — Crocodile Dundee (1986)

Australian local interacting with Mick during early scenes.

Det. David Sutton — Turner & Hooch (1989)

Scott's replacement in Cypress Beach. Initially shown the ropes by Scott, he later assists with the factory stakeout and is promoted to lead investigator by the end.

Mr. Boyd — Like Mike (2002)

Brief background appearance in the community.

Holly's Dad — The Mistle-Tones (2012)

Holly's supportive father who reminds her of her late mother's love for singing simply for joy. He helps Holly process her disappointment after losing the competition and shares nostalgic memories with her and her sister.

Roy — Ghosts of Christmas Always (2022)

Roy is the Ghost of Christmas Future and one of the spirits accompanying Katherine and Arlene. He joins the early Christmas assignment involving Susan Kraine and is part of the supernatural group explaining that people now receive more time to change. He later remains connected to Katherine's work concerning Peter.

Reverend Bennet — Pride & Prejudice: Atlanta (2019)

Reverend Bennet is the father of five unmarried daughters and introduces them to his congregation, joking that the mothers are watching when a wealthy newcomer arrives. He is also the person a man hopes to ask for permission to marry Lydia, placing him in the family’s romantic affairs.

Hill — Brother White (2012)

A long-time member of the Atlanta congregation who initially struggles with the new leadership but eventually contributes to the community's survival efforts.

Career Overview

Reginald VelJohnson has 85 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Die Hard with 2 titles. Signature works include Onslaught, Family Matters, Die Hard. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
85
Birth Date
1952-08-16
Birth Place
Queens, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q470153), public domain (CC0).