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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 73 years old
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Poster of Roswell Delirium
Roswell Delirium
Reginald VelJohnson was 72 in Roswell Delirium as 'Mr. Brown'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 10 2025
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)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 2023
Poster of Ghosts of Christmas Always
Ghosts of Christmas Always
Reginald VelJohnson was 70 in Ghosts of Christmas Always as 'Roy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 30 2022
Poster of The Christmas Lottery
The Christmas Lottery
Reginald VelJohnson was 68 in The Christmas Lottery as 'Gerald Davenport'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 10 2020
Poster of Pride & Prejudice: Atlanta
Pride & Prejudice: Atlanta
Reginald VelJohnson was 66 in Pride & Prejudice: Atlanta as 'Reverend Bennet'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 2019
Poster of Easter
Easter
Reginald VelJohnson was 66 in Easter as 'Alven'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 2018
Poster of The Prayer Box
The Prayer Box
Reginald VelJohnson was 66 in The Prayer Box as 'Billy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 30 2018
Poster of Funny Story
Funny Story
Reginald VelJohnson was 65 in Funny Story as 'Hank'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 28 2014
Poster of Strike One
Strike One
Reginald VelJohnson was 62 in Strike One as 'Judge Morris'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 2014
Poster of The Formula
The Formula
Reginald VelJohnson was 61 in The Formula as 'Professor Millan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 15 2014
Poster of The Mistle-Tones
The Mistle-Tones
Reginald VelJohnson was 60 in The Mistle-Tones as 'Holly's Dad'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 09 2012
Poster of Brother White
Brother White
Reginald VelJohnson was 59 in Brother White as 'Hill'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 15 2012
Poster of Air Collision
Air Collision
Reginald VelJohnson was 59 in Air Collision as 'Bob Abbot'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 27 2012
Poster of Marriage Retreat
Marriage Retreat
Reginald VelJohnson was 59 in Marriage Retreat as 'Pastor Wexley'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 2010
Poster of You Again
You Again
Reginald VelJohnson was 58 in You Again as 'Mason Dunlevy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 23 2010
Poster of Just 3 Boyz
Just 3 Boyz
Reginald VelJohnson was 57 in Just 3 Boyz as 'Christopher'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 30 2010
Poster of Jelly
Jelly
Reginald VelJohnson was 57 in Jelly as 'Joe Woods'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 23 2010
Poster of Penny
Penny
Reginald VelJohnson was 57 in Penny as 'Sergio'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of The Three Gifts
The Three Gifts
Reginald VelJohnson was 57 in The Three Gifts as 'Rodney'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 19 2009
Poster of Steppin: The Movie
Steppin: The Movie
Reginald VelJohnson was 56 in Steppin: The Movie as 'Mr. Shavers'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 02 2007
Poster of Hidden Secrets
Hidden Secrets
Reginald VelJohnson was 54 in Hidden Secrets as 'Norman Wexler'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 2006
Poster of Waitin' to Live
Waitin' to Live
Reginald VelJohnson was 53 in Waitin' to Live as 'Willard Loggins'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 2005
Poster of Like Mike
Like Mike
Reginald VelJohnson was 49 in Like Mike as 'Mr. Boyd'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 03 2002
Poster of Ground Zero
Ground Zero
Reginald VelJohnson was 47 in Ground Zero as 'Burt Klavan'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1996
Poster of Deadly Pursuits
Deadly Pursuits
Reginald VelJohnson was 43 in Deadly Pursuits as 'Ed Conroy'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 23 1993
Poster of Posse
Posse
Reginald VelJohnson was 40 in Posse as 'Preston'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 14 1993
Poster of Grass Roots
Grass Roots
Reginald VelJohnson was 39 in Grass Roots as 'Det. Mickey Henderson'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 1990
Poster of Die Hard 2
Die Hard 2
Reginald VelJohnson was 37 in Die Hard 2 as 'Sgt. Al Powell'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 14 1990
Poster of Turner & Hooch
Turner & Hooch
Reginald VelJohnson was 36 in Turner & Hooch as 'Det. David Sutton'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 1988
Poster of Die Hard
Die Hard
Reginald VelJohnson was 35 in Die Hard as 'Al Powell'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 19 1988
Poster of Plain Clothes
Plain Clothes
Reginald VelJohnson was 35 in Plain Clothes as 'Captain Graff'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 1988
Poster of Magic Sticks
Magic Sticks
Reginald VelJohnson was 34 in Magic Sticks as 'Licorice'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1987
Poster of Crocodile Dundee
Crocodile Dundee
Reginald VelJohnson was 34 in Crocodile Dundee as 'Gus'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1986
Poster of Doing Life
Doing Life
Reginald VelJohnson was 33 in Doing Life as 'Taylor'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1985
Poster of Kojak The Belarus File
Kojak The Belarus File
Reginald VelJohnson was 32 in Kojak The Belarus File
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 16 1985
Poster of Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters
Reginald VelJohnson was 31 in Ghostbusters as 'Jail Guard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 1984
Poster of Wolfen
Wolfen
Reginald VelJohnson was 28 in Wolfen as 'Morgue Attendant'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 30 1979
Poster of Onslaught
Onslaught
Reginald VelJohnson will be 73+ in Onslaught
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Celebrity Weakest Link
Celebrity Weakest Link
Reginald VelJohnson was 73+ in Celebrity Weakest Link as 'Self - Contestant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 2025
Poster of Turner & Hooch
Turner & Hooch
Reginald VelJohnson was 68+ in Turner & Hooch as 'David Sutton'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 2021
Poster of Lazor Wulf
Lazor Wulf
Reginald VelJohnson was 66+ in Lazor Wulf as 'God'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 07 2019
Poster of Station 19
Station 19
Reginald VelJohnson was 65+ in Station 19 as 'Charlie Irwin'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 27 2014
Poster of Clarence
Clarence
Reginald VelJohnson was 61+ in Clarence as 'Willy (voice)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 2014
Poster of Mom
Mom
Reginald VelJohnson was 61+ in Mom as 'Jim'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 2013
Poster of TRON: Uprising
TRON: Uprising
Reginald VelJohnson was 59+ in TRON: Uprising as 'Able'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 2011
Poster of Glory Daze
Glory Daze
Reginald VelJohnson was 58+ in Glory Daze
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 16 2010
Poster of Mike & Molly
Mike & Molly
Reginald VelJohnson was 58+ in Mike & Molly as 'Brother Heywood'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 2009
Poster of Childrens Hospital
Childrens Hospital
Reginald VelJohnson was 56+ in Childrens Hospital as 'Judge Lester Harrison'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 08 2008
Poster of Ghost Whisperer
Ghost Whisperer
Reginald VelJohnson was 53+ in Ghost Whisperer as 'Danny Small'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 23 2005
Poster of Bones
Bones
Reginald VelJohnson was 53+ in Bones as 'Dale Owens'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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, Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 01 2005
Poster of The Big House
The Big House
Reginald VelJohnson was 51+ in The Big House
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 02 2004
Poster of Eve
Eve
Reginald VelJohnson was 51+ in Eve as 'Rev. Everett'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 2003
Poster of In-Laws
In-Laws
Reginald VelJohnson was 50+ in In-Laws
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 2002
Poster of Monk
Monk
Reginald VelJohnson was 49+ in Monk as 'Todd'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 12 2002
Poster of Crossing Jordan
Crossing Jordan
Reginald VelJohnson was 49+ in Crossing Jordan as 'Kirk Holden'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of The Parkers
The Parkers
Reginald VelJohnson was 47+ in The Parkers
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 25 1999
Poster of Will & Grace
Will & Grace
Reginald VelJohnson was 46+ in Will & Grace as 'Dr. Kaplan'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of HBO First Look
HBO First Look
Reginald VelJohnson was 39+ in HBO First Look
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 12 1992
Poster of Dream On
Dream On
Reginald VelJohnson was 37+ in Dream On as 'Santa'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1990
Poster of Family Matters
Family Matters
Reginald VelJohnson was 37+ in Family Matters as 'Carl Winslow'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Perfect Strangers
Perfect Strangers
Reginald VelJohnson was 33+ in Perfect Strangers as 'Carl Winslow'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985