Al Matthews

Al Matthews

  • Birthday: 1942-11-21
  • Deathday: 2018-09-22
  • Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Al Matthews (6' | 1.83 m) born on November 21, 1942 (Scorpio) in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA is a Folk singer and musical performer who worked professionally while living in England. He later turned to acting, but continues to write and sing. Matthews is noted for having made two significant historical firsts. While on combat duty during the Vietnam War, Matthews became the first black Marine to be meritoriously promoted to the rank of Sergeant (E-5). Williams was also the first "black voice" on England's national station, 'Radio 1.' Al Matthews passed away on September 22, 2018 in Alicante, Spain, two months away from what would have been his 76th birthday on November 21. He never married and left no survivors.

Filmography

Aliens

1986

As Sergeant Apone

The Sender

1982

As Vietnam Veteran

The American Way

1987

As Ben

Tomorrow Never Dies

1997

As Master Sergeant 3

The Fifth Element

1997

As General Tudor

Rough Cut

1980

As Ferguson

Soul Survivors

1995

As Grover Cleveland

Yanks

1979

As Black GI at dance

Stormy Monday

1988

As Radio DJ

Defence of the Realm

1986

As First US Controller

American Roulette

1988

As Morrisey

Out of Order

1988

As U.S. DJ

The Butterfly Ball

1977

As Himself

Superman III

1983

As Fire Chief

Funny Money

1982

As 1st Hood

The Apocalypse Watch

1997

As Wesley Sorenson

The Final Conflict

1981

As Workman

Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'

2003

As Self (archive footage)

Coast to Coast

1987

As Curtis Duchamps

Ragtime

1981

As Maitre D'

The Black Madonna

1980

As Oxford St. John

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