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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.
Movies & Shows on Plex
  • The Professionals
Known For
  • Aliens
  • Rough Cut
  • The Sender
  • The Apocalypse Watch
  • The American Way
  • Soul Survivors

Filmography

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

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