Acting · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA · Born November 21, 1942
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.
MovieSuperior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'
2003
as Self (archive footage)
MovieTomorrow Never Dies
1997
as Master Sergeant 3
MovieThe Fifth Element
1997
as General Tudor
TVThe Apocalypse Watch
1997
as Wesley Sorenson
MovieThe Apocalypse Watch
1997
as Wesley Sorenson
MovieSoul Survivors
1995
as Grover Cleveland
MovieOut of Order
1988
as U.S. DJ
MovieStormy Monday
1988
as Radio DJ
MovieAmerican Roulette
1988
as Morrisey
MovieThe American Way
1987
as Ben
MovieCoast to Coast
1987
as Curtis Duchamps
MovieAliens
1986
as Sergeant Apone
MovieDefence of the Realm
1986
as First US Controller
MovieThe Making of 'Superman III'
1985
as Narrator
MovieThe Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel
1984
as Admiral
MovieSuperman III
1983
as Fire Chief
TVThe Comic Strip Presents...
1982
as Admiral
MovieThe Sender
1982
as Vietnam Veteran
MovieFunny Money
1982
as 1st Hood
MovieRagtime
1981
as Maitre D'
MovieThe Final Conflict
1981
as Workman
MovieThe Black Madonna
1980
as Oxford St. John
MovieRough Cut
1980
as Ferguson
MovieYanks
1979
as Black GI at dance
TVShelley
1979
TVGrange Hill
1978
as Mr. Green
TVThe Professionals
1977
as Faroud
MovieThe Butterfly Ball
1977
as Himself
TVPlayhouse
1974
as Oxford St. John
