Portrait of Reginald VelJohnson

Reginald VelJohnson

Bio: 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
Born: Sat, Aug 16 1952
Birthplace: Queens, New York, USA
Reginald VelJohnson is 72 years old
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Poster of Glisten and the Merry Mission
Glisten and the Merry Mission
Reginald VelJohnson was
71 in Glisten and the Merry Mission
as 'Snow Owl (voice)'.
Fri, Nov 03 2023
Poster of Roswell Delirium
Roswell Delirium
Reginald VelJohnson was
70 in Roswell Delirium
as 'Mr. Brown'.
Mon, May 15 2023
Poster of Ghosts of Christmas Always
Ghosts of Christmas Always
Reginald VelJohnson was
70 in Ghosts of Christmas Always
as 'Roy'.
Sun, Oct 30 2022
Poster of The Christmas Lottery
The Christmas Lottery
Reginald VelJohnson was
68 in The Christmas Lottery
as 'Gerald'.
Sat, Dec 12 2020
Poster of The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee
The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee
Reginald VelJohnson was
68 in The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee
as 'Reggie'.
Thu, Dec 10 2020
Poster of Pride & Prejudice: Atlanta
Pride & Prejudice: Atlanta
Reginald VelJohnson was
66 in Pride & Prejudice: Atlanta
as 'Reverend Bennet'.
Sat, Jun 01 2019
Poster of Easter
Easter
Reginald VelJohnson was
66 in Easter
as 'Alven'.
Fri, Dec 21 2018
Poster of The Prayer Box
The Prayer Box
Reginald VelJohnson was
66 in The Prayer Box
as 'Billy'.
Tue, Oct 30 2018
Poster of Funny Story
Funny Story
Reginald VelJohnson was
65 in Funny Story
as 'Hank'.
Sun, Jan 21 2018
Poster of The Flight Before Christmas
The Flight Before Christmas
Reginald VelJohnson was
63 in The Flight Before Christmas
as 'Joe'.
Tue, Dec 01 2015
Poster of 12 Dog Days Till Christmas
12 Dog Days Till Christmas
Reginald VelJohnson was
62 in 12 Dog Days Till Christmas
as 'Art Stephenson'.
Fri, Nov 28 2014
Poster of Strike One
Strike One
Reginald VelJohnson was
62 in Strike One
as 'Judge Morris'.
Thu, Oct 23 2014
Poster of On Angel's Wings
On Angel's Wings
Reginald VelJohnson was
62 in On Angel's Wings
as 'Coach Carter'.
Mon, Sep 01 2014
Poster of The Formula
The Formula
Reginald VelJohnson was
61 in The Formula
as 'Professor Millan'.
Tue, Apr 15 2014
Poster of The Mistle-Tones
The Mistle-Tones
Reginald VelJohnson was
60 in The Mistle-Tones
as 'Holly's Dad'.
Sun, Dec 09 2012
Poster of Brother White
Brother White
Reginald VelJohnson was
59 in Brother White
as 'Hill'.
Sun, Apr 15 2012
Poster of Air Collision
Air Collision
Reginald VelJohnson was
59 in Air Collision
as 'Bob Abbot'.
Tue, Mar 27 2012
Poster of Marriage Retreat
Marriage Retreat
Reginald VelJohnson was
59 in Marriage Retreat
as 'Pastor Wexley'.
Tue, Aug 23 2011
Poster of Sex Tax: Based on a True Story
Sex Tax: Based on a True Story
Reginald VelJohnson was
58 in Sex Tax: Based on a True Story
as 'Merle'.
Fri, Oct 01 2010
Poster of You Again
You Again
Reginald VelJohnson was
58 in You Again
as 'Mason Dunlevy'.
Thu, Sep 23 2010
Poster of Just 3 Boyz
Just 3 Boyz
Reginald VelJohnson was
57 in Just 3 Boyz
Tue, Mar 30 2010
Poster of Jelly
Jelly
Reginald VelJohnson was
57 in Jelly
as 'Joe Woods'.
Sat, Jan 23 2010
Poster of Penny
Penny
Reginald VelJohnson was
57 in Penny
as 'Sergio'.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of The Three Gifts
The Three Gifts
Reginald VelJohnson was
57 in The Three Gifts
as 'Rodney'.
Sat, Dec 19 2009
Poster of Steppin: The Movie
Steppin: The Movie
Reginald VelJohnson was
56 in Steppin: The Movie
as 'Mr. Shavers'.
Tue, May 19 2009
Poster of Out at the Wedding
Out at the Wedding
Reginald VelJohnson was
54 in Out at the Wedding
as 'Dexter'.
Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of Hidden Secrets
Hidden Secrets
Reginald VelJohnson was
54 in Hidden Secrets
as 'Norman Wexler'.
Fri, Oct 06 2006
Poster of Waitin' to Live
Waitin' to Live
Reginald VelJohnson was
53 in Waitin' to Live
as 'Willard Loggins'.
Wed, Aug 09 2006
Poster of Death to the Supermodels
Death to the Supermodels
Reginald VelJohnson was
53 in Death to the Supermodels
as 'Tom'.
Fri, Nov 25 2005
Poster of Suits on the Loose
Suits on the Loose
Reginald VelJohnson was
53 in Suits on the Loose
as 'Brother Steedman'.
Fri, Oct 14 2005
Poster of Like Mike
Like Mike
Reginald VelJohnson was
49 in Like Mike
as 'Mr. Boyd'.
Wed, Jul 03 2002
Poster of Ground Zero
Ground Zero
Reginald VelJohnson was
47 in Ground Zero
as 'Burt Klavan'.
Fri, May 12 2000
Poster of Limp Fangs: The Adventures of Count Malt Liquela
Limp Fangs: The Adventures of Count Malt Liquela
Reginald VelJohnson was
43 in Limp Fangs: The Adventures of Count Malt Liquela
as 'Reverend Shields'.
Fri, Jun 07 1996
Poster of Deadly Pursuits
Deadly Pursuits
Reginald VelJohnson was
43 in Deadly Pursuits
as 'Ed Conroy'.
Mon, Jan 08 1996
Poster of A Night to Die For
A Night to Die For
Reginald VelJohnson was
42 in A Night to Die For
as 'Self'.
Thu, May 18 1995
Poster of One of Her Own
One of Her Own
Reginald VelJohnson was
41 in One of Her Own
as 'Detective Bob Hymes'.
Mon, May 16 1994
Poster of A Cool Like That Christmas
A Cool Like That Christmas
Reginald VelJohnson was
41 in A Cool Like That Christmas
as 'Dad (voice)'.
Thu, Dec 23 1993
Poster of Posse
Posse
Reginald VelJohnson was
40 in Posse
as 'Preston'.
Fri, May 14 1993
Poster of Grass Roots
Grass Roots
Reginald VelJohnson was
39 in Grass Roots
as 'Det. Mickey Henderson'.
Mon, Feb 24 1992
Poster of The ABC Saturday Morning Preview
The ABC Saturday Morning Preview
Reginald VelJohnson was
39 in The ABC Saturday Morning Preview
as 'Carl'.
Sat, Sep 21 1991
Poster of The Bride in Black
The Bride in Black
Reginald VelJohnson was
38 in The Bride in Black
as 'Barry Gates'.
Sun, Oct 21 1990
Poster of ABC Saturday Morning Preview
ABC Saturday Morning Preview
Reginald VelJohnson was
38 in ABC Saturday Morning Preview
as 'Carl'.
Fri, Sep 07 1990
Poster of Die Hard 2
Die Hard 2
Reginald VelJohnson was
37 in Die Hard 2
as 'Sgt. Al Powell'.
Tue, Jul 03 1990
Poster of Jury Duty: The Comedy
Jury Duty: The Comedy
Reginald VelJohnson was
37 in Jury Duty: The Comedy
as 'Judge'.
Sun, Jan 14 1990
Poster of Turner & Hooch
Turner & Hooch
Reginald VelJohnson was
36 in Turner & Hooch
as 'Det. David Sutton'.
Fri, Jul 28 1989
Poster of Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story
Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story
Reginald VelJohnson was
36 in Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story
as 'Assistant Coach'.
Fri, Dec 16 1988
Poster of Die Hard
Die Hard
Reginald VelJohnson was
35 in Die Hard
as 'Al Powell'.
Fri, Jul 15 1988
Poster of A Father's Homecoming
A Father's Homecoming
Reginald VelJohnson was
35 in A Father's Homecoming
as 'TV Reporter'.
Sun, Jun 19 1988
Poster of Plain Clothes
Plain Clothes
Reginald VelJohnson was
35 in Plain Clothes
as 'Captain Graff'.
Fri, Apr 15 1988
Poster of Magic Sticks
Magic Sticks
Reginald VelJohnson was
34 in Magic Sticks
as 'Licorice'.
Fri, Jun 05 1987
Poster of Crocodile Dundee
Crocodile Dundee
Reginald VelJohnson was
34 in Crocodile Dundee
as 'Gus'.
Fri, Sep 26 1986
Poster of Doing Life
Doing Life
Reginald VelJohnson was
33 in Doing Life
as 'Taylor (as Reginald Vel Johnson)'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins
Reginald VelJohnson was
33 in Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins
as 'Ambulance Driver'.
Fri, Oct 11 1985
Poster of Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters
Reginald VelJohnson was
31 in Ghostbusters
as 'Jail Guard'.
Fri, Jun 08 1984
Poster of Wolfen
Wolfen
Reginald VelJohnson was
28 in Wolfen
as 'Morgue Attendant (as Reginald Vel Johnson)'.
Fri, Jul 24 1981
Poster of When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate
When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate
Reginald VelJohnson was
26 in When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate
as 'Featured Performer'.
Mon, Jul 30 1979

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Turner & Hooch
Turner & Hooch
Reginald VelJohnson was
68+ in Turner & Hooch
as 'David Sutton'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 21 2021
Poster of INVINCIBLE
INVINCIBLE
Reginald VelJohnson was
68+ in INVINCIBLE
as 'Principal/Dean Winslow (voice), Principal Winslow / Tether Tyrant / GDA Scientist (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 2021
Poster of Lazor Wulf
Lazor Wulf
Reginald VelJohnson was
66+ in Lazor Wulf
as 'God'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 07 2019
Poster of Station 19
Station 19
Reginald VelJohnson was
65+ in Station 19
as 'Charlie Irwin'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 22 2018
Poster of Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
Reginald VelJohnson was
62+ in Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
as 'Flannigan (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 05 2014
Poster of Girl Meets World
Girl Meets World
Reginald VelJohnson was
61+ in Girl Meets World
as 'Officer James'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 27 2014
Poster of Clarence
Clarence
Reginald VelJohnson was
61+ in Clarence
as 'Willy (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 14 2014
Poster of I Didn't Do It
I Didn't Do It
Reginald VelJohnson was
61+ in I Didn't Do It
as 'Angel Santos'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 2014
Poster of Mom
Mom
Reginald VelJohnson was
61+ in Mom
as 'Jim'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2013
Poster of Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Reginald VelJohnson was
61+ in Brooklyn Nine-Nine
as 'Reginald VelJohnson'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 2013
Poster of TRON: Uprising
TRON: Uprising
Reginald VelJohnson was
59+ in TRON: Uprising
as 'Able'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 07 2012
Poster of Hart of Dixie
Hart of Dixie
Reginald VelJohnson was
59+ in Hart of Dixie
as 'Dash DeWitt'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 2011
Poster of Glory Daze
Glory Daze
Reginald VelJohnson was
58+ in Glory Daze
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 16 2010
Poster of Mike & Molly
Mike & Molly
Reginald VelJohnson was
58+ in Mike & Molly
as 'Brother Heywood'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 2010
Poster of Celebrity Ghost Stories
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Reginald VelJohnson was
57+ in Celebrity Ghost Stories
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 2009
Poster of Childrens Hospital
Childrens Hospital
Reginald VelJohnson was
56+ in Childrens Hospital
as 'Judge Lester Harrison'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 08 2008
Poster of Ghost Whisperer
Ghost Whisperer
Reginald VelJohnson was
53+ in Ghost Whisperer
as 'Danny Small'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 23 2005
Poster of Bones
Bones
Reginald VelJohnson was
53+ in Bones
as 'Dale Owens'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 2005
Poster of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Reginald VelJohnson was
52+ in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
as 'Judge Melvoy'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 04 2005
Poster of Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars
Reginald VelJohnson was
52+ in Dancing with the Stars
as 'Self - Contestant'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 01 2005
Poster of The Big House
The Big House
Reginald VelJohnson was
51+ in The Big House
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 02 2004
Poster of Eve
Eve
Reginald VelJohnson was
51+ in Eve
as 'Rev. Everett'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 2003
Poster of That's So Raven
That's So Raven
Reginald VelJohnson was
50+ in That's So Raven
as 'Ambassador'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 2003
Poster of In-Laws
In-Laws
Reginald VelJohnson was
50+ in In-Laws
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 2002
Poster of Monk
Monk
Reginald VelJohnson was
49+ in Monk
as 'Todd'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 12 2002
Poster of Crossing Jordan
Crossing Jordan
Reginald VelJohnson was
49+ in Crossing Jordan
as 'Kirk Holden'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2001
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Reginald VelJohnson was
48+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as 'Philip Kane'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of The Parkers
The Parkers
Reginald VelJohnson was
47+ in The Parkers
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 30 1999
Poster of Twice in a Lifetime
Twice in a Lifetime
Reginald VelJohnson was
47+ in Twice in a Lifetime
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 25 1999
Poster of Family Guy
Family Guy
Reginald VelJohnson was
46+ in Family Guy
as 'Sgt. Al Powell (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1999
Poster of Will & Grace
Will & Grace
Reginald VelJohnson was
46+ in Will & Grace
as 'Dr. Kaplan'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of On Our Own
On Our Own
Reginald VelJohnson was
42+ in On Our Own
as 'Nick'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1994
Poster of Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
Reginald VelJohnson was
41+ in Diagnosis: Murder
as 'Reginald VelJohnson, Dr. Sinclair'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of HBO First Look
HBO First Look
Reginald VelJohnson was
39+ in HBO First Look
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 12 1992
Poster of Dream On
Dream On
Reginald VelJohnson was
37+ in Dream On
as 'Santa'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1990
Poster of Family Matters
Family Matters
Reginald VelJohnson was
37+ in Family Matters
as 'Carl Winslow'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 22 1989
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Reginald VelJohnson was
36+ in Tales from the Crypt
as 'Mercedes’ Husband'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Perfect Strangers
Perfect Strangers
Reginald VelJohnson was
33+ in Perfect Strangers
as 'Carl Winslow'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 25 1986
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Reginald VelJohnson was
33+ in The Equalizer
as 'Harmon Hunter, Arthur Williams'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985