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.
Filmography
all 28
Movies 24
TV Shows 4
self 2
Narrator 1
Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens' (2003)
Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
The Fifth Element (1997)
The Apocalypse Watch (1997)
Soul Survivors (1995)
Out of Order (1988)
Stormy Monday (1988)
American Roulette (1988)
The American Way (1987)
Coast to Coast (1987)
Aliens (1986)
Defence of the Realm (1986)
Video Stars (1983)
Superman III (1983)
The Sender (1982)
Funny Money (1982)
Ragtime (1981)
The Black Madonna (1980)
Rough Cut (1980)
Yanks (1979)
Grange Hill (1978)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1942-11-21
Deathday2018-09-22 (75 years old)
Birth PlaceBrooklyn, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
ResidencesUnited Kingdom, United Kingdom
AwardsPurple Heart
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