Al Matthews
Actor
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
as Sergeant Apone 1986
Tomorrow Never Dies
as Master Sergeant 3 1997
Superman III
as Fire Chief 1983
The Final Conflict
as Workman 1981
Ragtime
as Maitre D' 1981
Stormy Monday
as Radio DJ 1988
Yanks
as Black GI at dance 1979
The Sender
as Vietnam Veteran 1982
Rough Cut
as Ferguson 1980
Defence of the Realm
as First US Controller 1986
Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'
as Self (archive footage) 2003
The American Way
as Ben 1987
The Apocalypse Watch
as Wesley Sorenson 1997
The Butterfly Ball
as Himself 1977
American Roulette
as Morrisey 1988
The Making of 'Superman III'
as Narrator 1985