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Al Matthews
Actor
Died September 22, 2018 (75 years)
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
| 2022 | The Price of Death · as Williamson |
| 1997 | The Fifth Element · as General Tudor |
| 1997 | Tomorrow Never Dies · as Master Sergeant 3 |
| 1997 | The Apocalypse Watch · as Wesley Sorenson |
| 1995 | Soul Survivors · as Grover Cleveland |
| 1989 | Desmond's (TV Series) · as Reverend Marvin Jones |
| 1989 | Saracen (TV Series) · as Dube |
| 1988 | Stormy Monday · as Radio DJ |
| 1988 | American Roulette · as Morrisey |
| 1987 | Out of Order · as U.S. DJ |
| 1986 | Aliens · as Sgt. Al Apone |
| 1986 | The American Way · as Ben |
| 1985 | Defense of the Realm · as First US Controller |
| 1985 | Screen Two (TV Series) · as Curtis Duchamps |
| 1984 | Big Deal (1984) (TV Series) · as American punter |
| 1983 | Superman III · as Fire Chief |
| 1983 | Funny Money · as 1st Hood |
| 1982 | The Sender · as Vietnam Veteran |
| 1982 | Nancy Astor (TV Series) · as Billy |
| 1982 | The Comic Strip Presents (TV Series) · as Admiral |
| 1981 | Ragtime · as Maitre D' |
| 1981 | The Final Conflict · as Workman |
| 1980 | Rough Cut · as Ferguson |
| 1980 | Star Fleet (TV Series) · as Saburo Hagen |
| 1979 | Yanks · as Black GI at dance |
| 1979 | Shelley (TV Series) · as Unknown |
| 1978 | Grange Hill (TV Series) · as Mr. Green |
| 1977 | The Professionals (TV Series) · as Faroud |
| 1973 | Playhouse (TV Series) · as Oxford St. John |