Unnecessary rumors and questions about personal life, sexual preferences, and even death rumors are some of the downsides of working in the entertainment industry. Reginald Vel Johnsona seasoned actor and comedian, experienced the same thing.
VelJohnson, best known for his role as Carl Winslow on Family Matters, has often made headlines for his sexuality. People believe he is gay and they have reason to believe him.
Fast facts
| Real name | Reginald Vel Johnson |
| Gender | Male |
| Old | 71 |
| date of birth | August 16, 1952 |
| Place of birth | Queens, New York, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Not known |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches |
| Weight | Not known |
| interest | Not known |
| zodiac sign | Lion |
| Marital status | Bachelor |
| university | Not known |
| Parents | Not known |
| Siblings | Not known |
| marry | None |
| Girlfriend | Not known |
| Children | None |
| Net worth | 5 million dollars |
VelJohnson’s TV son supported his father’s sex secret
An actor’s worth is determined by how well he portrays a character, to the point that the audience forgets that they are watching a performance. The same goes for VelJohnson. Fans all over the world love his character Winslow. Even if an interview has nothing to do with him, people find ways to learn more about the famous TV dad.
When Darius McCrary, VelJohnson’s TV son, sat down with Comedy Hype to talk about the series, he was asked if VelJohnson’s sexuality was ever discussed during his time on Family Matters. Without hesitation, the actor explained that he never understood why people were bothered by a person’s personal choices and sexuality.
Additionally, McCrary said he is not a fan of the media controlling a person’s portrayal and the public’s viewpoint.
An alleged romance with James Avery
While VelJohnson took on the role of Winslow in Family Matters, another actor, James Avery, took on the role of Uncle Phil in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Not only were they at the peak of their careers, but they were also named among the top three black actors. Her inclusion in the latter list was mainly due to secret relationship rumors.
Yes, you read that correctly. Rumors that TV dads Winslow and Philip Banks were dating were widespread at the time. And when Uncle Phil showed up on the set of Family Matters in 2014 to surprise Winslow, it fueled the fire even more.
When Avery got married, the rumors died down. Some think it’s an open secret, others have debated about their relationship, but both actors have ignored all the rumors and decided to stay silent. Sadly, the talented actor passed away in 2014 following open heart surgery.
VelJohnson was the victim of a murderous scheme.
What’s worse than constantly questioning your own sexuality? A deadly ruse! VelJohnson reportedly died of a heart attack in February 2017. He was flying from London to Los Angeles when paramedics removed him from the plane and immediately transported him to a nearby hospital to be treated for cardiac arrest.
It all turned out to be a hoax since the actor is still alive and well. On the 30th anniversary of Family Matters, he spoke to TV One TV about how special the cult series is.