Character in Die Hard, played by Reginald VelJohnson
Fictional character
Al Powell
Die Hard and Chuck character
Reginald VelJohnson as Sgt Al Powell in Die Hard.
First appearance
Die Hard (1988)
Last appearance
"Chuck Versus Santa Claus" (2008)
In-universe information
Nickname
"Pal"
Gender
Male
Title
Desk Sergeant at the Los Angeles Police Department
Occupation
Police officer
Family
Unnamed wife Michael Tucker (cousin)
Children
Unnamed son
Nationality
American
Sergeant Al Powell is a fictional character from the 1988 action film Die Hard, portrayed by Reginald VelJohnson. Powell is an off-duty police officer who gets called into work to investigate a potential hostage situation at Nakatomi Plaza. Powell then becomes a central character in the conflict, and a source of moral support for protagonist John McClane.[1][2] VelJohnson would reprise his role in the sequel film Die Hard 2 (1990) and the second season of the action comedy/spy-drama television series Chuck (2008).
^Evon, Dan (November 28, 2018). "Did Sgt. Al Powell Stop a Terrorist Attack at Nakatomi Plaza?". Snopes. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
^Thompson, Simon (November 2, 2018). "Reginald VelJohnson Talks 'Die Hard' At 30 And 'Crocodile Dundee' Sequel". Forbes. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
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