- He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1951 King's Birthday Honours List for his services to drama.
- Elderly British actor affectionately regarded by many as "Matty", he moved from leading men to distinguished character player on stage. A few silent roles came his way before coming into his own in WWII-era British films as a crusty but charming and distinguished white-haired oldster. Worked until nearly the very end at age 90.
- Made his film debut in Highway Man's Honour in 1914.
- Christened Alfred Edward he was always billed as A. E.
- Made his Broadway debut in 1910 in Love Among the Lions,.
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