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Al Matthews

Acting Born Nov 21, 1942 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA 24 credits
24
Total Credits
2003
30 Years Career Span
13
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Al Matthews works in acting. Born November 21, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

The Fifth Element

as General Tudor

Grange Hill

as Mr. Green

The Professionals

as Faroud

Playhouse

as Oxford St. John
Film

Aliens

as Sergeant Apone

The Comic Strip Presents...

as Admiral
Film

Tomorrow Never Dies

as Master Sergeant 3
Film

Superman III

as Fire Chief
Film

The Missing

2003
Film

The Final Conflict

as Workman
Film

Ragtime

as Maitre D'
Film

Rough Cut

as Ferguson

Frequent co-stars

Bruce Willis 1 shared title
Milla Jovovich 1 shared title
Gary Oldman 1 shared title
Ian Holm 1 shared title
Chris Tucker 1 shared title
Luke Perry 1 shared title
Brion James 1 shared title
Tommy Lister Jr. 1 shared title
Lee Evans 1 shared title
Charlie Creed-Miles 1 shared title

Career timeline

Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens'
The Fifth ElementTomorrow Never DiesThe Apocalypse WatchThe Apocalypse Watch
Soul Survivors
Stormy Monday
The American WayCoast to Coast
AliensDefence of the Realm
The Making of 'Superman III'
Superman III
The Comic Strip Presents...The SenderFunny Money
The Final ConflictRagtime
Rough Cut
ShelleyYanks
Grange Hill
The Professionals
Playhouse

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • The Fifth Element (1997) as General Tudor
  • Grange Hill (1978) as Mr. Green
  • The Professionals (1977) as Faroud
  • Playhouse (1974) as Oxford St. John
  • Aliens (1986) as Sergeant Apone
  • The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Admiral
  • Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) as Master Sergeant 3
  • Superman III (1983) as Fire Chief
  • Shelley (1979)
  • The Final Conflict (1981) as Workman
  • Ragtime (1981) as Maitre D'
  • Rough Cut (1980) as Ferguson
  • The Sender (1982) as Vietnam Veteran
  • Yanks (1979) as Black GI at dance
  • Defence of the Realm (1986) as First US Controller
  • Stormy Monday (1988) as Radio DJ
  • The Apocalypse Watch (1997) as Wesley Sorenson
  • The Apocalypse Watch (1997) as Wesley Sorenson
  • The Making of 'Superman III' (1985) as Narrator
  • The American Way (1987) as Ben
  • Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens' (2003) as Self (archive footage)
  • Coast to Coast (1987) as Curtis Duchamps
  • Funny Money (1982) as 1st Hood
  • Soul Survivors (1995) as Grover Cleveland

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Al Matthews best known for?

Al Matthews is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Fifth Element (1997), Grange Hill (1978), The Professionals (1977), Playhouse (1974).

When and where was Al Matthews born?

Al Matthews was born on November 21, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.

How many credits does Al Matthews have?

Al Matthews has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2003.

What is Al Matthews's background in cinema and television?

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 first...