Al Matthews
Born November 21, 1942 (Age: 83)
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Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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.
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.
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Filmography
Tomorrow Never Dies
1997
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as Master Sergeant 3
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Age: 55
The Fifth Element
1997
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as General Tudor
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Age: 54
The Apocalypse Watch
1997
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as Wesley Sorenson
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Age: 54
Out of Order
1988
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as U.S. DJ
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Age: 45
Stormy Monday
1988
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as Radio DJ
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Age: 45
American Roulette
1988
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as Morrisey
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Age: 45
The American Way
1987
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as Ben
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Age: 44
Coast to Coast
1987
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as Curtis Duchamps
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Age: 44
Aliens
1986
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as Sergeant Apone
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Age: 43
Defence of the Realm
1986
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as First US Controller
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Age: 43
The Making of 'Superman III'
1985
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as Narrator
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Age: 42
The Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel
1984
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as Admiral
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Age: 41
Superman III
1983
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as Fire Chief
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Age: 40
Ragtime
1981
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as Maitre D'
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Age: 38
The Final Conflict
1981
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as Workman
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Age: 38
The Black Madonna
1980
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as Oxford St. John
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Age: 37
Rough Cut
1980
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as Ferguson
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Age: 37