Al Matthews
Known For
Acting
Born
1942-11-21 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Died
2018-09-22
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.
Most Known For
Aliens
as Sergeant Apone
The Fifth Element
as General Tudor
Grange Hill
as Mr. Green
The Professionals
as Faroud
The Comic Strip Presents...
as Admiral
Playhouse
as Oxford St. John
Tomorrow Never Dies
as Master Sergeant 3
Superman III
as Fire Chief
Funny Money
as 1st Hood
Yanks
as Black GI at dance
Rough Cut
as Ferguson
Shelley
The Final Conflict
as Workman
Ragtime
as Maitre D'
Stormy Monday
as Radio DJ
The Sender
as Vietnam Veteran
Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'
as Self (archive footage)
Defence of the Realm
as First US Controller
Soul Survivors
as Grover Cleveland
The American Way
as Ben