American actor and television personality Reginald VelJohnson was born on August 16, 1952. He was famous for his work as a Los Angeles Police Department Sergeant of which he starred as “Al Powell” in the movies Die Hard and Die Hard 2.
He has an equal amount of screen time to Carl Winslow in the 1989–1998 sitcom Family Matters. In the 2012 movie Air Collision, Reginald VelJohnson played air traffic controller Bob Abbot.
Reginald VelJohnson’s Early Life and Education
Eve Johnson and Reginald Johnson Sr. welcomed Reginald VelJohnson into the world on August 16, 1952 in Queens, New York City, the United States. Sadly, his father abandoned the family, which also included his brother Barry VelJohnson, when he was 13 years old. Their mother later married John Reilly.
Ben N. Reginald went to Cardozo High School. He later pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theater at New York University. Working with Joseph Papp’s Black/Hispanic Shakespeare Company while he was a student at NYU gave him the opportunity to collaborate with talented actors like Morgan Freeman and CCH Pounder.
Reginald VelJohnson personal life
Reginald VelJohnson lived in Oceanside, New York, as of 2009, and he owned homes in Raleigh, North Carolina, and Los Angeles. He was falsely reported to have died from a heart attack in an internet squabble in 2017. The actor promptly dispelled the rumor on Twitter and assured his followers of his safety.
Due to Reginald’s decision to keep his love life private, both fans and the media have made assumptions about his sexual orientation. He has not publicly acknowledged or denied his sexual orientation despite a number of allegations, leaving his admirers anxiously awaiting any details on his preferences.
Because the actor has not identified a transgender partner, speculation about his sexual orientation has grown. No matter what the rumors are, it is important to respect his privacy until he decides to disclose such information himself.
Reginald VelJohnson Profession
Reginald VelJohnson is famous for his work as cops in both films and television,. His early acting credits include cameos as a limo driver and a municipal corrections officer in “Crocodile Dundee” (1986) and “Ghostbusters” (1984), respectively.
He rose to fame by playing a cop alongside Tom Hanks in “Turner & Hooch.” His stage name was Ivory Ocean, and he played the role of an ambulance driver in “Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins.”.
He landed a significant role as Carl Winslow, a police officer and the head of the family, in the ABC (later CBS) sitcom “Family Matters” in 1989. His on-screen wife Harriette Winslow, played by Jo Marie Payton, was a co-star.
Reginald VelJohnson made notable cameos in a number of movies and TV shows over the course of his career, including “Die Hard,” “Air Collision,” “The Formula,” and “The Mistle-Tones,” among others.
Gross income for Reginald VelJohnson
Reginald VelJohnson has accumulated a net worth of about $4 million as a well-known American actor.
Filmography
- Die Hard
- Air Collision
- The Fight Before Christmas
- The Formula
- Crocodile
- Turner & Hooch
- The Very Excellent Dundee
- 12 Dog Days Till Christmas
- The Prayer Box
- Like Mike
- The Mistle-Tones
- On Angel’s Wings
- Hidden Secret
- You Again
- Pride & Prejudice: Atlanta
- Wolfen
- Ground Zero
