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Al Matthews

Al Matthews

Acting
1942(USA)-2018
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.

Acts in

  • Aliens
  • The Sender
  • The American Way
  • The Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel
  • Tomorrow Never Dies
  • The Fifth Element
  • Rough Cut
  • The Black Madonna
  • Soul Survivors
  • Yanks
  • Stormy Monday
  • The Making of 'Superman III'
  • Defence of the Realm
  • The Apocalypse Watch
  • American Roulette
  • Superman III
  • Out of Order
  • The Final Conflict
  • Funny Money
  • The Butterfly Ball
  • Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'
  • Coast to Coast
  • Ragtime