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Alexander Basil Matthews (November 21, 1942 – September 22, 2018) was an American actor and singer, [1] 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).
Al Matthews (1942-2018) was a folk singer and musical performer who turned to acting and became the first black Marine to be promoted to Sergeant in Vietnam. He is known for his roles in Aliens, Tomorrow Never Dies and The Fifth Element.
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Sep 24, 2018 · The actor and singer, who was a real-life Marine and a Vietnam veteran, played the cigar-chomping space leader in the sci-fi classic. He also appeared in other films and TV shows, and inspired the character Avery Johnson in Halo.
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Sep 24, 2018 · The web page reports the death of Al Matthews, who played the iconic role of Gunnery Sgt. Apone in the 1986 sci-fi film Aliens. It also highlights his military service in Vietnam and his love for the Corps.
Sep 24, 2018 · By Rhett Bartlett. September 24, 2018 6:19am. 20th Century Fox. Al Matthews, the real-life military man who portrayed the no-nonsense, cigar-chomping Sgt. Apone in the sci-fi horror classic...
Sep 24, 2018 · Al Matthews, who played Sergeant Apone in the sci-fi classic Aliens, was found dead in his home in Spain. He was a singer, a Marine and a veteran of the Vietnam War.
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Sep 24, 2018 · Al Matthews, who played Gunnery Sergeant Apone in Aliens (1986), was found dead in his home in Spain. He also had a career in the UK, with a hit song and a role on Grange Hill.
