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.
Known for
ActingBirthday
November 21, 1942Deathday
September 22, 2018Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
23Place of birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USACast credits
Aliens
Sergeant AponeThe Sender
Vietnam VeteranThe American Way
BenTomorrow Never Dies
Master Sergeant 3The Fifth Element
General TudorRough Cut
FergusonSoul Survivors
Grover ClevelandYanks
Black GI at danceStormy Monday
Radio DJThe Making of 'Superman III'
NarratorDefence of the Realm
First US ControllerThe Apocalypse Watch
Wesley SorensonAmerican Roulette
MorriseyOut of Order
U.S. DJFunny Money
1st HoodSuperman III
Fire ChiefThe Final Conflict
WorkmanThe Butterfly Ball
HimselfSuperior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'
Self (archive footage)Ragtime
Maitre D'