Matt Clark was born in Washington, D.C. on November 25,
1937, the son of Theresa (née Castello), a teacher, and Frederick William
Clark, a carpenter. After serving in the military, he attended college at
George Washington University, but later dropped out. After working at various
jobs, he joined a local D.C. theatre group. After working at the famous Living
Theater and starring in several off-Broadway plays, he moved to California to
begin his film career. Matt has appeared in more than 50 feature films, in
addition to countless television movies and TV series. He is the director of
the film, “Da” (1988), starring Bernard Hughes, Martin Sheen, and his old
acting teacher, Bill Hickey. His first credited film role was in "Black
Like Me" in 1964. Matt would go on to become a highly respected character
actor in more than 110 films and TV appearances including 30 westerns among
which was one Euro-western "Kid Vengeance" (1977) as Grover. Matt was
married to poet, actress and storyteller Erica Lann [1938- ] from 1958-1966.
The couple had four children: Matthias Clark (musician), Jason Clark
(producer), Seth Clark (film editor) and Aimée Clark (producer). Matt may be
best remembered as the Chester, the bartender in “Back to the Future III”
(1990).
CLARK, Matt (aka
Matt Clarke) [11/25/1936, Washington, District of Columbia, U.S.A. - ] – director, theater, film, TV actor,
singer, married to actress, poet Erica Lann [1937- ] (1958-1965) father of actor, muscian
Matthias W. Clark [1959- ], producer,
production manager, director, assistant director Jason Clark. married to Carol
Trieste [194?- ] (1968-1968), married
to Sharon Mays (2000- ).
Kid Vengeance – 1976 (Grover)
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