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Hollywood Loses Character Actor Matt Clark at 87
16 Mar
Summary
- Actor Matt Clark passed away Sunday in Austin, Texas.
- He was known for 'Back to the Future: Part III' and 'Grace Under Fire'.
- Clark cited complications following back surgery as the cause.

Character actor Matt Clark, whose career graced both film and television for decades, has died. Clark passed away Sunday morning at his Austin, Texas, home following complications from back surgery.
He was widely recognized for his role as the bartender in "Back to the Future: Part III" and for his performance on the TV sitcom "Grace Under Fire." Clark also appeared in numerous Westerns alongside iconic actors like Clint Eastwood and John Wayne, and in the 1980s cult film "The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension."
Clark's family described him as an "actor's actor" who valued his craft and respected his colleagues, focusing on the quality of work and the people he worked with rather than fame. He reportedly felt fortunate for his career and died "on his terms."