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

The Apocalypse Watch

1997

As Wesley Sorenson

Rough Cut

1980

As Ferguson

Out of Order

1988

As U.S. DJ

The Butterfly Ball

1977

As Himself

Coast to Coast

1987

As Curtis Duchamps

The American Way

1987

As Ben

The Sender

1982

As Vietnam Veteran

Soul Survivors

1995

As Grover Cleveland

Aliens

1986

As Sgt. Al Apone

American Roulette

1988

As Morrisey

The American Way

1987

As Benedict

Funny Money

1982

As 1st Hood

Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'

2003

As Self (archive footage)

Stormy Monday

1988

As Radio DJ

Tomorrow Never Dies

1997

As Master Sergeant 3

The Fifth Element

1997

As General Tudor

Superman III

1983

As Fire Chief

The Final Conflict

1981

As Workman

Yanks

1979

As Black GI at dance

Defence of the Realm

1986

As First US Controller

Ragtime

1981

As Maitre D'

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