Person Details

Birthday: 1942-11-21 03:16:54

Death: 2018-09-22 03:16:54

Aliases: No known aliases

Gender: Male

Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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Movie Involvements: 16

TV Involvements: 2


Most Famous Work

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.

Most Famous Work

The Professionals
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7

The Professionals

(1977) Faroud
Aliens
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8

Aliens

(1986) Sgt. Al Apone
The Fifth Element
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8

The Fifth Element

(1997) General Tudor
Tomorrow Never Dies
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6

Tomorrow Never Dies

(1997) Master Sergeant 3
Grange Hill
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7

Grange Hill

(1978) Mr. Green
Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'
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8

Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'

(2003) Self (archive footage)
Omen III: The Final Conflict
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6
Ragtime
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7

Ragtime

(1981) Maitre D'

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