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Key moments and achievements from Matt Clark's life.
Matt was born
· Austin, Texas, U.S.
Career Start
Matt Clark built his career as one of Hollywood's most recognizable character actors in Western films. His weathered presence and natural authenticity made him a go-to performer for directors seeking genuine Western atmosphere.
Career Start
Matt Clark built his career as one of Hollywood's most recognizable character actors in Western films. His weathered presence and natural authenticity made him a go-to performer for directors seeking genuine Western atmosphere.
Film Role
Clark played Deputy Sheriff J.W. Bell in Sam Peckinpah's 1973 Western 'Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid,' alongside James Coburn, Kris Kristofferson, and Bob Dylan. The role was part of his extensive work in the Western genre.
Film Role
Clark played Deputy Sheriff J.W. Bell in Sam Peckinpah's 1973 Western 'Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid,' alongside James Coburn, Kris Kristofferson, and Bob Dylan. The role was part of his extensive work in the Western genre.
Film Role
Clark appeared in Clint Eastwood's acclaimed 1976 Western 'The Outlaw Josey Wales,' further cementing his reputation as an essential character actor in the genre. His filmography reads like a history of the American Western film.
Film Role
Clark appeared in Clint Eastwood's acclaimed 1976 Western 'The Outlaw Josey Wales,' further cementing his reputation as an essential character actor in the genre. His filmography reads like a history of the American Western film.
Directorial Work
Beyond acting, Clark directed the 1988 film 'Da,' as well as episodes of the television series 'CBS Schoolbreak Special' and 'Midnight Caller.' His directorial work showed the depth of his understanding of storytelling beyond the camera.
Directorial Work
Beyond acting, Clark directed the 1988 film 'Da,' as well as episodes of the television series 'CBS Schoolbreak Special' and 'Midnight Caller.' His directorial work showed the depth of his understanding of storytelling beyond the camera.
Film Role
Clark appeared in the 1990 blockbuster 'Back to the Future Part III,' bringing his Western expertise to the time-travel franchise's Old West-set conclusion. The role introduced him to a new generation of audiences beyond his traditional Western film base.
Film Role
Clark appeared in the 1990 blockbuster 'Back to the Future Part III,' bringing his Western expertise to the time-travel franchise's Old West-set conclusion. The role introduced him to a new generation of audiences beyond his traditional Western film base.
Matt Clark passed away
