Back to the Future Actor Matt Clark Dead at 89
March 17, 2026·about 1 hour ago·via Us Weekly

Heartbreaking news: Matt Clark, the beloved character actor best known as Chester the bartender in Back to the Future Part III, has passed away at 89. He died on March 15 at his Austin, Texas home from complications after back surgery, his family confirms. They describe him as an "actor's actor" who cherished meaningful work over fame and felt lucky in his long career alongside stars like Clint Eastwood and John Wayne. Read more about this...
