Al Matthews
Born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA — Nov 21 1942• Died Sep 22 2018
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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 Matthe…
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The Professionals
Faroud
Grange Hill
Mr. Green
Playhouse
Oxford St. John
The Comic Strip Presents...
Admiral
The Fifth Element
General Tudor
Aliens
Sergeant Apone
Tomorrow Never Dies
Master Sergeant 3
Shelley
Superman III
Fire Chief
The Final Conflict
Workman
Ragtime
Maitre D'
Funny Money
1st Hood
Yanks
Black GI at dance
Rough Cut
Ferguson
Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'
Self (archive footage)
The Making of 'Superman III'
Narrator
Coast to Coast
Curtis Duchamps
The Apocalypse Watch
Wesley Sorenson
Defence of the Realm
First US Controller
The Sender
Vietnam Veteran
Stormy Monday
Radio DJ
The Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel
Admiral
American Roulette
Morrisey
Soul Survivors
Grover Cleveland
Out of Order
U.S. DJ
The American Way
Ben
The Black Madonna
Oxford St. John
The Butterfly Ball
Himself