Matt Clark (November 25, 1936 – March 15, 2026) was an American actor.

He was best known for his roles in Western films.

Spouses

• Erica Lann (m. 1958; div. 1966)​​​
• Carol Trieste (m. 1968; div. 1988)​​​
• Sharon Mays (m. 2000​

Early life

Clark was born in Washington, D.C., on November 25, 1936, the son of Theresa (née Castello), a teacher, and Frederick William Clark, a carpenter. After serving in the U.S. Army, he attended George Washington University before dropping out.

Career

After working at various jobs, he joined a local D.C. theatre group. He later became a member of New York's Living Theatre company and worked off-Broadway and in community theatre in the late 1950s.

Clark directed the 1988 film Da, as well as one episode from the television series CBS Schoolbreak Special and two episodes from the television series Midnight Caller. He also wrote the story for the 1970 film Homer.

Death

Clark died from complications of spinal surgery at his home in Austin, Texas, on March 15, 2026, at the age of 89.