US EditionMatt Clark, Western and 'Back to the Future' Actor, Dies at 89
- At his home in Austin, on March 15, Matt Clark, the veteran American character actor, died at age 89. His role as Chester in Back to the Future Part III is widely remembered.
- Wife Sharon Mays confirmed to Variety that he died from complications after back surgery following a broken back a few months ago.
- Over a career spanning more than five decades, Clark appeared in over 120 productions and became a familiar face in Western films alongside Robert Redford and Clint Eastwood.
- He is survived by his wife Sharon Mays, sons Matthias, Jason and Seth, daughters Amiee and Alexandria, nine grandchildren, and a great grandson, his family confirmed.
- His final screen credit was A Million Ways to Die in the West , and directors praised Matt Clark as an 'actor's actor' whose work elevated films to classic status.
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SOMOS JUJUYActor Matt Clark, known for his extensive career in the western film world and for his role as a bartender in the successful Back to the Future saga, died last Sunday morning at his home in Austin, Texas, at 89 years of age as a result of a series of complications arising from a back surgery. The news was confirmed through a statement. In the text, the artist’s family also highlighted his figure, his facet as a coworker, and his human side. “He …
‘Back to the Future’ actor who appeared in hit westerns dies at age 89
Matt Clark, a longtime character actor who made appearances in multiple popular western films such as “The Outlaw Josey Wales” and “The Beguiled,” has died at the age of 89.Variety reports Clark died Sunday at his home in Austin, Texas. His wife, Sharon Mays, told Variety that Clark died of complications from surgery.
Last Sunday Matt Clark died at the age of 89, the usual face of the western between the 70s and 80s. Specializing as a character actor who knew how to shine discreetly as a secondary, Clark was then able to work a fairly strong career, with some of the most iconic titles of the time in Hollywood.And not only in westerns, but also in police thrillers where he appeared with the best company.After military in the army and studying business administ…
Character actor Matt Clark has died. The grief for the "back to the future" star is great. His family says goodbye.
Actor from ‘Back to the Future’ film, several hit westerns dies at age 89
Matt Clark, a longtime character actor who made appearances in multiple popular western films such as “The Outlaw Josey Wales” and “The Beguiled,” has died at the age of 89.Variety reports Clark died Sunday at his home in Austin, Texas. His wife, Sharon Mays, told Variety that Clark died of complications from surgery.
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