Reginald VelJohnson, the actor best known for his role as Carl Winslow in the beloved 1990s sitcom "Family Matters," recently celebrated his 74th birthday in Los Angeles. VelJohnson, a New York native who relocated to California for his acting career, was observed on August 16, his birthday, engaging in two separate outings.
During one outing, VelJohnson was seen wearing black shorts, a black T-shirt, and red sneakers with a multicolor print. He was walking with the assistance of a cane, with a loved one offering support. On another occasion, he appeared in black joggers, a different black T-shirt, and black sneakers, with a baseball cap accompanying both casual ensembles.
VelJohnson's career highlights include his role as Sergeant Al Powell in the 1988 Bruce Willis-led film "Die Hard" and its 1990 sequel. He also starred as the patriarch Carl Winslow in "Family Matters," which aired from 1989 to 1998. The show was a spin-off of the series "Perfect Strangers."
His filmography also includes the 1989 comedy-action film "Turner & Hooch," starring Tom Hanks. VelJohnson reprised his role of David Sutton in the 2021 Disney Plus reboot series of the film. More recently, he appeared in the 2020 film "The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee" and the TV movie "The Christmas Lottery." He also made guest appearances on the CBS comedy series "Mom" in 2019 and lent his voice to characters in "3Below: Tales of Arcadia" and "Lazor Wulf."
In the realm of reality television, VelJohnson participated in season 33 of "Dancing with the Stars" in September 2024, where he and professional dancer Emma Slater were eliminated after four weeks. Earlier in 2024, he promoted his availability for personalized messages on the platform Cameo, encouraging fans to book him for Father's Day greetings.