Al Matthews
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 (29 titles)
7.5MovieSuperior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'
Self (archive footage) · 2003
6.4MovieTomorrow Never Dies
Master Sergeant 3 · 1997
7.6MovieThe Fifth Element
General Tudor · 1997
ShowThe Apocalypse Watch
Wesley Sorenson · 1997
3.9MovieThe Apocalypse Watch
Wesley Sorenson · 1997
7.0MovieSoul Survivors
Grover Cleveland · 1995
5.0MovieOut of Order
U.S. DJ · 1988
5.7MovieStormy Monday
Radio DJ · 1988
4.8MovieAmerican Roulette
Morrisey · 1988
6.2MovieThe American Way
Ben · 1987
7.0MovieCoast to Coast
Curtis Duchamps · 1987
8.0MovieAliens
Sergeant Apone · 1986
6.5MovieDefence of the Realm
First US Controller · 1986
6.8MovieThe Making of 'Superman III'
Narrator · 1985
MovieThe Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel
Admiral · 1984
5.5MovieSuperman III
Fire Chief · 1983
7.4ShowThe Comic Strip Presents...
Admiral · 1982
5.6MovieThe Sender
Vietnam Veteran · 1982
7.0MovieFunny Money
1st Hood · 1982
7.0MovieRagtime
Maitre D' · 1981
5.8MovieThe Final Conflict
Workman · 1981
MovieThe Black Madonna
Oxford St. John · 1980
5.9MovieRough Cut
Ferguson · 1980
5.9MovieYanks
Black GI at dance · 1979
7.7ShowShelley
1979
6.7ShowGrange Hill
Mr. Green · 1978
7.6ShowThe Professionals
Faroud · 1977
4.0MovieThe Butterfly Ball
Himself · 1977
7.0ShowPlayhouse
Oxford St. John · 1974