Sgt. Al Powell is a fictional character in the Die Hard series of films, portrayed by actor Reginald VelJohnson.
Powell is somewhat modeled on the stereotypical image of the Los Angeles Police Department's uniform wearing officers, i.e. he's nearing his mid 40s to 50s, is fond of sugary snacks, such as doughnuts, and twinkees, and is relatively overweight. Powell is a...