Al Matthews

Known for ActingBorn 1942-11-21Died 2018-09-22Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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.Read more

Movies & web series

Aliens

Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'

The Fifth Element

Shelley

The Professionals

The Comic Strip Presents...

Soul Survivors

Coast to Coast

Ragtime

Funny Money

Playhouse

The Making of 'Superman III'

Grange Hill

Tomorrow Never Dies

Defence of the Realm

The American Way

Rough Cut

Yanks

The Final Conflict

Stormy Monday

The Sender

Superman III

Out of Order

American Roulette

The Apocalypse Watch

The Butterfly Ball

The Apocalypse Watch

The Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel

The Black Madonna