continue to keep Reggie in your heart and he will forever live on. Your his Superman. Reginald was born September 18, 1955 in Charlotte, North Carolina to Willie B. and Verona (Smith) Johnson. Reginald Volney Johnson (December 13, 1940 - September 11, 2020) was an American jazz double-bassist. The first of Oliver Stone's war trilogy . After playing trombone with school orchestras and army bands, he switched to double bass, and started working with musicians such as Bill Barron and recording with Archie Shepp in . Offset, who is one-third of the rap trio Migos, donated $5,000 to the Johnson family on Sunday, rounding out the total money raised to about $70,000. All. He said that after playing the role of Carl Winslow, he considered himself a "daddy in training.". Bob Hymes, ABC TGIF (TV series, 1993-1994) - Carl Winslow, A Cool Like That Christmas (TV movie, 1993) - Dad (voice), Full Contact(1993) - Fighter #2 (as Reginald Johnson), Tales from the Crypt (TV series, 1992) - Mercedes' Husband, Grass Roots (TV movie, 1992) - Mickey Henderson, A Fond Little Memory (Short, 199q) - Plez, The ABC Saturday Morning Preivew (TV movie, 1991) - Carl Winslow, The Bride in Black (TV movie, 1990) - Barry Gates, Jury Duty; The Comedy (TV movie, 1990) - Judge, Turner & Hooch(1989) - David Sutton (as Reginald Veljohnson), Perfect Strangers (TV series, 1989) - Carl Otis Winslow, Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story (TV movie, 1988) - Assistant Coach - Special Teams, The Equalizer (TV series, 1985-1988) - Arthur Williams / Harmon Hunter, Doing Life (TV movie, 1986) - Taylor (as Reginald VelJohnson), Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins(1985) - Ambulance Driver, Kojak: The Belarus File (TV movie, 1985) - Policeman at Court (uncredited), Ghostbusters(1984) - Jail Guard (as Reggie VelJohnson), Wolfen(1981) - Morgue Attendant (as Reginald VelJohnson), When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate (TV movie, 1979). Foundation's 13th Annual Celebrity Bowling Challenge For Sickle Cell Disease Awareness on September 24, 2016 | Photo: Getty Images. The casting agent of the movie knew how bad VelJohnson wanted the role, so they offered him a 1-liner appearance in the film as a police officer, and he didn't let the opportunity pass. Naturally, young Ben would. I get the calls, the inboxes saying yall raising money. REGGIE JOHNSON OBITUARY Johnson, Reggie Rochester: 6/24/2013. Rapper Offset and comedians Michael Blackson and Lil Rel Howery are among the celebrities who have donated. VelJohnson attended Benjamin N. Cardozo High School and later went to New York University where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree. Family Matters As of 2009, VelJohnson had homes in Raleigh, North Carolina, and Los Angeles, and resided primarily in Oceanside, New York. Young VelJohnson was reluctant about going on stage, even though his role was simple: he only had to roll across the scene in the costume his mother made for him. This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress. Reginald VelJohnson He appeared in the comedy film, The Formula, starring alongside Brandon Baker and Sasha Jackson. I have many fond memories of Reggie from the days of our youth together around Gordonsville - school, Boy Scouts, etc.We have not seen each other as adults, but the memories of Reggie from our youth are great ones. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Ukraine will join NATO but in 'long- term', says NATO chief Stoltenberg, Finland begins building fence along Russia border, Thousands protest against against Israel judicial reform, Toilet paper identified as major 'forever chemical ' polluter in wastewater. T he lack of donations to an online crowdfunding effort organized in the wake of the death of comedian and actor Anthony "A.J." Johnson has prompted his grieving . Your his guardian angel now. Actor. He starred on the show until it ended in 1998. One of them, called Sunday Evening Haircut, was made into a short film in 2005, which starred VelJohnson himself, alongside Kiki Shepard. VelJohnson refute these claims, and in 1988, James Avery married Barbara Avery, successfully calming these claims. 2023 Vibe Media, LLC. Family Matters Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Online condolences may be sent to www.simmonsfuneralhome.com. Domestic Television Distribution.". You can cancel at any time. Their mother subsequently married John Reilly. VelJohnson has never addressed the rumors. As he is an excellent actor whose skills place him among the best in the industry, it is no wonder why many of his fans love knowing more about him. Last week, Mason made waves during an appearance on TMZ, calling out friends, peers, and fans of the I Got the Hook-Up actor for what she deemed as fake love in light of the lack of funds donated to help properly bury him. Carolyn Sue, So sorry for the loss of Reggie, Caroline. VelJohnson was hired after Gene Hackman, originally hired to play the role, became unavailable, and producers decided to hire a relatively unknown actor for the part. Mr. Johnson passed away on Monday, Sept. 9, in Brooklyn. In time you will be able to think of him and smile .God Bless and Love To you . - 2 years ago @traviscjordan: @woodywhitehurst You should show your kid the Reggie Ball/Calvin Johnson or Geno Smith - 2 . [8] VelJohnson played alongside Tom Hanks, as Det. He was 58. You have permission to edit this article. ET, Sept. 20 A ctor and comedian Anthony "AJ" Johnson has reportedly died at the age of 56. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox, Get our latest stories in the feed of your favorite networks. Appears as The rumour went on to claim that VelJohnson had been rushed to hospital but could not make it. He is a libertarian, and joined the cause to get then-presidential candidate Mitt Romney removed from candidacy for money laundering crimes. The cast also expressed their eagerness for a show revival. Bennett, Diagnosis Murder (TV series, 1997-1998) - Dr. Sinclair / Reginald VelJohnson, Family Matters (TV series, 1989-1998) - Carl Winslow / Big Daddy Urkel, Limp Fangs (Video, 1996) - Reverand Shields, Deadly Pursuits (TV movie, 1996) - Ed Conroy, One of Her Own (TV movie, 1994) - Det. You will be truely missed. Al Powell in the 1988 film Die Hard. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. The first celebrity to donate a significant sum to Masons GoFundMe was comedian/actor Michael Blackson, who donated $10,000 to the account last Monday (Sept. 20). Al Powell (voice), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV series, 2001) - Dr. Philip Kane, The Fugitive (TV series, 2001) - Maurice Beaumont, Twice in a Lifetime (TV series, 2000) - Dr. David Bryant / Gene Fitzsimmons, The Hughleys (TV series, 1999) - Rev. 1 of 20. You have funeral questions, we have answers. Arrangements under the direction of Royal Palm Funeral Home, WEST PALM BEACH, FL. Al Powell. There will be a Viewing on Saturday, January 6, 2018 from 3:00 to 4:00pm followed by Funeral Service at 4:00pm at Riley-Antoine Funeral Home 171 Humboldt Ave., Dorchester, MA . Al Powell 1988 Ghostbusters 7.8 First appearance According to the veteran actor, producer Thomas L. Miller went to an early screening of the action film and, after watching VelJohnson's performance as a police officer, knew he had found the perfect man to play the leading role in an upcoming TV series. His recurring phrase, "Go Home, Go Home, Go Home", was originally ad-libbed. I loved him like he was my son. Junior was a character played by Reggie Johnson in the 1986 film 'Platoon' directed by Oliver Stone. More than twenty years later, it remains a fan favorite, and it is considered a classic and one of the most iconic TV shows featuring a black cast. VelJohnson also played a police officer alongside Tom Hanks in Turner & Hooch (1989). He is best known for playing police officer characters, such as Carl Winslow on the sitcom Family Matters, which ran from 1989 to 1998, and LAPD Sergeant Al Powell in the films Die Hard and Die Hard 2. After that initial encounter with theater, VelJohnson took more roles in school. [8] VelJohnson again portrayed Sgt. If hes ever made you laugh, lets all contribute and send him home the right way, Blackson captioned the post. January 08, 2022 | Culpeper, VA | Friend, January 08, 2021 | Culpeper, VA | Friend, Reggie had a great sense of humor, which occasionally got him in trouble and of course made him even more popular in our teenage years. I loved him. Vibe is a part of Penske Media Corporation. April 9, 1996 12 AM PT. He had initially auditioned for the role of Winston Zeddemore and got far into the casting process. My deepest condolences to Reggie's family and friends. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. "I love these people Every one of them," a teary-eyed VelJohnson stated at the time. The Reverend Don Hellems and the Reverend Norman Johnson will officiate.Preddy Funeral Home of Orange is in charge of arrangements. 'Platoon' is a brutally realistic look at life in Vietnam, the moral ambiguities of war and the coming of age of soldiers on the front line. Once you find the obituary you are looking for, you can get important information about upcoming services, share a favorite photo or memory, and send flowers or gifts to the family. According to HipHopWired, Johnson was found lifeless in a Los Angeles store in. "Die Hard" also opened another door for VelJohnson, one that would lead him to charm viewers for almost a decade through their TV screens. To the Johnson family and especially to your mother you have my deepest condolences, everyday will be a struggle but with time I can rest assure you that it will get easier. In February 2017, a certain news site claimed that the actor had suffered a heart attack as he was en route to Los Angeles from London. He was born on August 5, 1942, in Gordonsville the son of the. Aunt Caroline, I am so extremely sorry for the death of Reggie and for all you have been through in the last seven months with two of the people you loved the most passing away. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? His cause and date of death have not been revealed. I get the calls, the inboxes saying yall raising money. 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