| 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 and the novel on which it was based, 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.