Al Matthews
Known for
Al Matthews is a marquee American actor with a profile very few in the profession ever reach. Most of the work sits in action. The public profile has held for 49 years. 'The Fifth Element' put the name in front of a global audience, as General Tudor. 'Aliens' is close behind in visibility.
Al Matthews
16 Movies
5 Series
Al Matthews is a marquee American actor with a profile very few in the profession ever reach. Most of the work sits in action. The public profile has held for 49 years. 'The Fifth Element' put the name in front of a global audience, as General Tudor. 'Aliens' is close behind in visibility.
Movies
Plays General Tudor
The Fifth Element
1997
Plays Sergeant Apone
Aliens
1986
Plays Master Sergeant 3
Tomorrow Never Dies
1997
Plays Fire Chief
Superman III
1983
Plays Workman
The Final Conflict
1981
Plays Black GI at dance
Yanks
1979
Plays Maitre D'
Ragtime
1981
Plays Radio DJ
Stormy Monday
1988
Plays Ferguson
Rough Cut
1980
Plays Vietnam Veteran
The Sender
1982
Plays Ben
The American Way
1987
Plays First US Controller
Defence of the Realm
1986
Plays Wesley Sorenson
The Apocalypse Watch
1997
Plays Curtis Duchamps
Coast to Coast
1987
Plays Morrisey
American Roulette
1988
Plays U.S. DJ
Out of Order
1988
Latest Trailers
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Tomorrow Never Dies
Full Filmography
The Apocalypse Watch
Wesley Sorenson · 3 episodes
1997
TV
Tomorrow Never Dies
Master Sergeant 3
1997
Film
The Fifth Element
General Tudor
1997
Film
Out of Order
U.S. DJ
1988
Film
Stormy Monday
Radio DJ
1988
Film
American Roulette
Morrisey
1988
Film
The American Way
Ben
1987
Film
Aliens
Sergeant Apone
1986
Film
Defence of the Realm
First US Controller
1986
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Al Matthews still alive?
Al Matthews passed away on September 22, 2018 at age 75.
What are the most famous roles of Al Matthews?
Al Matthews is best known for roles in The Fifth Element, Aliens, Tomorrow Never Dies.
How many movies has Al Matthews been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1977), Al Matthews has appeared in 16 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Al Matthews's first movie?
The career of Al Matthews began with The Butterfly Ball (1977).
What is Al Matthews's most recent movie or series?
Al Matthews's most recent release is Tomorrow Never Dies, which premiered on December 11, 1997.
What TV shows has Al Matthews appeared in?
On television, Al Matthews has appeared in The Professionals, Grange Hill, The Comic Strip Presents..., Shelley.
Al Matthews
1942-11-21 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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.