Portrait of Reginald VelJohnson

Acting

Reginald VelJohnson

Career

Active from 1979 to 2026, busiest in 2014 with 4 main titles.

Leading roles
16
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score54/100
Highest rated
Poster for Die Hard
Die Hard
GoodWatch score83/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 68 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 3.7 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 4.7 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 3.2 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.2 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 4.7 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 5.3 versus catalog average 5.9Style
Reginald VelJohnson Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Historical
    0.7, average 2.6
  • Psychological
    3.8, average 5.5
  • Melancholy
    3.2, average 4.7
  • Tension
    4.5, average 6.0

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Family-Friendly 4
  • Heartwarming 3
  • Social Commentary 2
  • Psychological Drama 2
  • Relationship Drama 2
  • Romantic Comedy 2
  • Situational Humor 2
  • Feel-Good 2
  • Feel-Good Movie 2
  • Race Against Time 2
  • Christmas Romance 2
  • Explosive Spectacle 2

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

95
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

2020s

8 titles · average score 59
Onslaught
Onslaught (2026)
GoodWatch score 56

as Josiah

Roswell Delirium
Roswell Delirium (2025)
GoodWatch score 37

as Mr. Brown

Glisten and the Merry Mission
Glisten and the Merry Mission (2023)

as Snow Owl (voice)

Ghosts of Christmas Always
Ghosts of Christmas Always (2022)
GoodWatch score 77

as Roy

INVINCIBLE
INVINCIBLE (2021)
GoodWatch score 87

TV show · as Principal Winslow (voice) / Principal Winslow / Tether Tyrant / GDA Scientist (voice)

Turner & Hooch
Turner & Hooch (2021)
GoodWatch score 65

TV show · as David Sutton

The Christmas Lottery
The Christmas Lottery (2020)
GoodWatch score 55

as Gerald Davenport

The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee
The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee (2020)
GoodWatch score 34

as Reggie

2010s

31 titles · average score 60
Pride & Prejudice: Atlanta
Pride & Prejudice: Atlanta (2019)
GoodWatch score 62

as Reverend Bennet

Lazor Wulf
Lazor Wulf (2019)
GoodWatch score 58

TV show · as God

The Prayer Box
The Prayer Box (2018)
GoodWatch score 59

as Billy

The Flight Before Christmas
The Flight Before Christmas (2015)
GoodWatch score 52

as Joe

12 Dog Days Till Christmas
12 Dog Days Till Christmas (2014)
GoodWatch score 44

as Art Stephenson

Strike One
Strike One (2014)
GoodWatch score 61

as Judge Morris

On Angel's Wings
On Angel's Wings (2014)

as Coach Carter

Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013)
GoodWatch score 83

TV show · as Reginald VelJohnson

Mom
Mom (2013)
GoodWatch score 72

TV show · as Jim

The Mistle-Tones
The Mistle-Tones (2012)
GoodWatch score 61

as Holly's Dad

Air Collision
Air Collision (2012)
GoodWatch score 28

as Bob Abbot

Brother White
Brother White (2012)
GoodWatch score 54

as Hill

2000s

20 titles · average score 59
Childrens Hospital
Childrens Hospital (2008)
GoodWatch score 72

TV show · as Judge Lester Harrison

Out at the Wedding
Out at the Wedding (2007)
GoodWatch score 54

as Dexter

Waitin' to Live
Waitin' to Live (2006)

as Willard Loggins

Hidden Secrets
Hidden Secrets (2006)
GoodWatch score 56

as Norman Wexler

Bones
Bones (2005)
GoodWatch score 75

TV show · as Dale Owens

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005)
GoodWatch score 84

TV show · as Judge Melvoy

Ghost Whisperer
Ghost Whisperer (2005)
GoodWatch score 52

TV show · as Danny Small

That's So Raven
That's So Raven (2003)
GoodWatch score 73

TV show · as Ambassador

Monk
Monk (2002)
GoodWatch score 82

TV show · as Todd

Crossing Jordan
Crossing Jordan (2001)
GoodWatch score 69

TV show · as Kirk Holden

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)
GoodWatch score 68

TV show · as Philip Kane

Ground Zero
Ground Zero (2000)
GoodWatch score 39

as Burt Klavan

1990s

19 titles · average score 56
The Parkers
The Parkers (1999)
GoodWatch score 77

TV show

Twice in a Lifetime
Twice in a Lifetime (1999)
GoodWatch score 67

TV show · as Dr. David Bryant / Gene Fitzsimmons

Will & Grace
Will & Grace (1998)
GoodWatch score 76

TV show · as Dr. Kaplan

The Hughleys
The Hughleys (1998)
GoodWatch score 43

TV show · as Rev. Bennett

Limp Fangs: The Adventures of Count Malt Liquela
Limp Fangs: The Adventures of Count Malt Liquela (1996)

as Reverend Shields

Deadly Pursuits
Deadly Pursuits (1996)
GoodWatch score 49

as Ed Conroy

One of Her Own
One of Her Own (1994)
GoodWatch score 53

as Detective Bob Hymes

Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder (1993)
GoodWatch score 46

TV show · as Reginald VelJohnson / Dr. Sinclair

HBO First Look
HBO First Look (1992)
GoodWatch score 58

TV show

The Bride in Black
The Bride in Black (1990)

as Barry Gates

Die Hard 2
Die Hard 2 (1990)
GoodWatch score 68

as Sgt. Al Powell

Dream On
Dream On (1990)
GoodWatch score 76

TV show · as Santa

1980s

15 titles · average score 66
Family Matters
Family Matters (1989)
GoodWatch score 60

TV show · as Carl Winslow

Turner & Hooch
Turner & Hooch (1989)
GoodWatch score 51

as Det. David Sutton

Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt (1989)
GoodWatch score 75

TV show · as Mercedes’ Husband

Die Hard
Die Hard (1988)
GoodWatch score 83

as Al Powell

Magic Sticks
Magic Sticks (1987)
GoodWatch score 62

as Licorice

Perfect Strangers
Perfect Strangers (1986)
GoodWatch score 71

TV show · as Carl Winslow

Crocodile Dundee
Crocodile Dundee (1986)
GoodWatch score 69

as Gus

Doing Life
Doing Life (1986)

as Taylor

The Equalizer
The Equalizer (1985)
GoodWatch score 62

TV show · as Harmon Hunter / Arthur Williams

Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985)
GoodWatch score 47

as Ambulance Driver

Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters (1984)
GoodWatch score 81

as Jail Guard

Wolfen
Wolfen (1981)
GoodWatch score 64

as Morgue Attendant

1970s

2 titles · average score 69
When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate
When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate (1979)

as Featured Performer

Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live (1975)
GoodWatch score 69

TV show · as BBQ Attendee (uncredited)