Back to the Future III actor Matt Clark dead aged 89

Matt Clark, the veteran Hollywood character actor who appeared in Back to the Future: Part III and worked alongside some of the biggest stars of the western genre, has died at the age of 89.

The actor built a career across film and television spanning several decades, appearing in numerous westerns and character roles alongside actors including Clint Eastwood, Robert Redford and John Wayne.

Clark was widely recognised by audiences for playing Chester the bartender in the 1990 film Back to the Future: Part III, the third instalment of the time-travel franchise starring Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly and Christopher Lloyd as Doc Brown.

His death was confirmed by his family, who told TMZ he died at his home on Sunday morning, March 15, following complications after back surgery.

His daughter also told the Hollywood Reporter Clark had broken his back several months earlier.Clark’s family told TMZ he was an “actor’s actor” who loved and respected his craft but was never interested in celebrity or the trappings of fame.ا