Al Matthews

Al Matthews

1942-11-21 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA 23 Credits

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 "blac...

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Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'

Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'

2003

as Self (archive footage)

7.6
Acting

This feature-length documentary, made especially for the 2003 Aliens (1986) DVD release, is incredibly informative with all its interviews with both t...

Tomorrow Never Dies

Tomorrow Never Dies

1997

as Master Sergeant 3

6.4
Acting

A deranged media mogul is staging international incidents to pit the world's superpowers against each other. Now James Bond must take on this evil mas...

The Fifth Element

The Fifth Element

1997

as General Tudor

7.6
Acting

In 2257, a taxi driver is unintentionally given the task of saving a young girl who is part of the key that will ensure the survival of humanity.

The Apocalypse Watch

The Apocalypse Watch

1997

as Wesley Sorenson

3.9
Acting

A CIA analyst takes over a case from his brother, a field agent who was killed in the line of duty, in this thriller based on a Robert Ludlum novel.

Soul Survivors

Soul Survivors

1995

as Grover Cleveland

Acting

Otis Cooke is a DJ with a late-night American soul music programme in Liverpool. His favorite band, The Tallahassees, disbanded years ago, but their b...

Out of Order

Out of Order

1988

as U.S. DJ

3.7
Acting

Unemployed Anthony announces he is joining the police, much to the horror of his girlfriend and friends.

Stormy Monday

Stormy Monday

1988

as Radio DJ

5.7
Acting

When a corrupt American businessman tries to strong arm his way into businesses in Newcastle, England, he is thwarted by a club attendant and his wait...

American Roulette

American Roulette

1988

as Morrisey

4.2
Acting

Carlos Quintas, the democratically-elected president of an unnamed South American country, has been deposed by a military coup. He is in London, the h...

The American Way

The American Way

1987

as Ben

5.8
Acting

A group of Vietnam vets disturbs television programs from a B-29 airplane. They want to sabotage Mrs Westinghouse's political campaign who is running ...

Coast to Coast

1987

as Curtis Duchamps

6.0
Acting

Two guys meet, one American, a deserter from the US army, one Brit, and they are drawn together by their mutual love of Soul music. Neither being gain...

Aliens

Aliens

1986

as Sergeant Apone

8.0
Acting

Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo's deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien, returns to Earth after drifting through space in hypersleep for...

Defence of the Realm

Defence of the Realm

1986

as First US Controller

6.4
Acting

A reporter named Mullen 'stumbles' onto a story linking a prominent Member of Parliament to a KGB agent and a near-nuclear disaster involving a teenag...

The Making of 'Superman III'

The Making of 'Superman III'

1985

as Narrator

6.7
Acting

This documentary treats movie fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Superman III, a more comical take on the superhero story in which the ...

The Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel

The Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel

1984

as Admiral

Acting

Janie, daughter of Commander Jackson, the head of D15, has been kidnapped and there are only two men who can save her - former agents Bonehead and Foy...

Superman III

Superman III

1983

as Fire Chief

5.5
Acting

Aiming to defeat the Man of Steel, wealthy executive Ross Webster hires bumbling but brilliant Gus Gorman to develop synthetic kryptonite, which yield...

The Sender

The Sender

1982

as Vietnam Veteran

5.6
Acting

A disturbed telepathic man is able to transmit his dreams and visions into the minds of the people around him.

Funny Money

Funny Money

1982

as 1st Hood

4.0
Acting

Crime, drama. In Las Vegas, young Barry Nichols inadvertently steals a fortune from the Mob and is slashed to death by a limping hood. Later, his girl...

Ragtime

Ragtime

1981

as Maitre D'

7.0
Acting

A young black pianist becomes embroiled in the lives of an upper-class white family set among the racial tensions, infidelity, violence, and other nos...

The Final Conflict

The Final Conflict

1981

as Workman

5.8
Acting

Damien Thorn has helped rescue the world from a recession, appearing to be a benign corporate benefactor. When he then becomes U.S. Ambassador to the ...

The Black Madonna

The Black Madonna

1980

as Oxford St. John

Acting

Lou Parker feels very strongly that she and her husband, Ray, are different from the Farrells and the Ackerleys. With them it's all television. But sh...

Rough Cut

Rough Cut

1980

as Ferguson

5.8
Acting

Two sophisticated jewel thieves join forces to steal $30 million in uncut jewels.

Yanks

Yanks

1979

as Black GI at dance

5.9
Acting

During WWII, the United States set up army bases in Great Britain as part of the war effort. Against their proper sensibilities, many of the Brits don...

The Butterfly Ball

The Butterfly Ball

1977

as Himself

3.2
Acting

Roger Glover puts on a star-studded concert at the Royal Albert Hall for his concept album "The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast".