Al Matthews
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.
Movie Appearances
Aliens
as Sergeant Apone
1986
The Sender
as Vietnam Veteran
1982
The American Way
as Ben
1987
The Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel
as Admiral
1984
Tomorrow Never Dies
as Master Sergeant 3
1997
The Fifth Element
as General Tudor
1997
Rough Cut
as Ferguson
1980
The Black Madonna
as Oxford St. John
1980
Soul Survivors
as Grover Cleveland
1995
Yanks
as Black GI at dance
1979
Stormy Monday
as Radio DJ
1988
The Making of 'Superman III'
as Narrator
1985
Defence of the Realm
as First US Controller
1986
The Apocalypse Watch
as Wesley Sorenson
1997
Superman III
as Fire Chief
1983
The Butterfly Ball
as Himself
1977
Out of Order
as U.S. DJ
1988
American Roulette
as Morrisey
1988
The Final Conflict
as Workman
1981
Funny Money
as 1st Hood
1982
