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Al Matthews

Actor | * 11/21/1942 († 75, 09/22/2018) | Brooklyn, New York City, New York (United States of America (USA))
Alexander Basil Matthews (November 21, 1942 – September 22, 2018) was an American actor and singer, best known for his appearance as Gunnery Sergeant Apone in the James Cameron film Aliens (1986). He reprised his role 27 years later, providing the voice of Apone for the video game Aliens: Colonial Marines (2013). Matthews' portrayal of Apone was the inspiration for Sgt. Avery Johnson of the Halo franchise. ()

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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Most frequent genres for this person: Thriller | Action | Drama

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Movies with Al Matthews as Actor(21)

as Self (archive footage)2003 Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'
as Master Sergeant 31997 Tomorrow Never Dies
as Wesley Sorenson1997 The Apocalypse Watch
as General Tudor1997 The Fifth Element
as Morrisey1988 American Roulette
as U.S. DJ1988 Out of Order
as Radio DJ1988 Stormy Monday
as Curtis Duchamps1987 Coast to Coast
as Ben1987 The American Way
as Benedict1987 The American Way
as Sgt. Al Apone1986 Aliens
as First US Controller1986 Defence of the Realm
as Fire Chief1983 Superman III
as Vietnam Veteran1982 The Sender
as 1st Hood1982 Funny Money
as Maitre D'1981 Ragtime
as Ferguson1980 Rough Cut
as Black GI at dance1979 Yanks
as himself1977 The Butterfly Ball

TV Shows/Series with Al Matthews as Actor(4)

1979 Shelley
as Mr. Green1978 Grange Hill
as Faroud1977 The Professionals

Full Name: Al Matthews
Born: Saturday, 11/21 1942 (November) in Brooklyn, New York City, New York (United States of America (USA))
Died: Saturday, 09/22 2018 (September) in Orihuela (aged: 75)
Zodiac sign: Scorpio (Chinese zodiac sign: Horse)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Al Matthews frequently works together with these people:
Peter Richardson (39x, Actor)
Adrian Edmondson (29x, Actor)
Jennifer Saunders (27x, Actress)
Dawn French (27x, Actress)
Nigel Planer (25x, Actor)
Rik Mayall (20x, Actor)
Robbie Coltrane (18x, Actor)
Keith Allen (18x, Actor)
Kevin Allen (10x, Actor)
Steven O'Donnell (10x, Actor)
Daniel Peacock (8x, Actor)
Phil Cornwell (8x, Actor)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:620543, Added: 10/21/2018, Last updated: 03/13/2024