Al Matthews
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as Sergeant Apone Aliens 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
The Fifth Element
as General Tudor
Aliens
as Sergeant Apone
Tomorrow Never Dies
as Master Sergeant 3
Superman III
as Fire Chief
The Final Conflict
as Workman
Ragtime
as Maitre D'
Stormy Monday
as Radio DJ
Yanks
as Black GI at dance
The Sender
as Vietnam Veteran
Rough Cut
as Ferguson
Defence of the Realm
as First US Controller
Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'
as Self (archive footage)
The American Way
as Ben
The Apocalypse Watch
as Wesley Sorenson
The Butterfly Ball
as Himself
American Roulette
as Morrisey
The Making of 'Superman III'
as Narrator
Out of Order
as U.S. DJ
Coast to Coast
as Curtis Duchamps
Funny Money
as 1st Hood