Al Matthews
Known for Acting
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 Fifth Element
1997
as General Tudor
Tomorrow Never Dies
1997
as Master Sergeant 3
Superman III
1983
as Fire Chief
Ragtime
1981
as Maitre D'
The Final Conflict
1981
as Workman
Yanks
1979
as Black GI at dance
Rough Cut
1980
as Ferguson
Defence of the Realm
1986
as First US Controller
Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'
2003
as Self (archive footage)
Stormy Monday
1988
as Radio DJ
The Sender
1982
as Vietnam Veteran
Funny Money
1982
as 1st Hood
The American Way
1987
as Ben
The Black Madonna
1980
as Oxford St. John
Soul Survivors
1995
as Grover Cleveland
The Butterfly Ball
1977
as Himself
American Roulette
1988
as Morrisey
Coast to Coast
1987
as Curtis Duchamps
The Making of 'Superman III'
1985
as Narrator