Chocolate Al

My good friend Al Cattell, otherwise known as "Chocolate Al" is celebrating his Birthday today.

To help chocolate Al celebrate I've hired a wicked camper van and we're heading down to Corwall for a weekend of sun and surf..... well at least the surf anyway.

Take a guess at

1. How old is Chocolate Al this year? (hint, look at the picture)
2. How did Al get the name "Chocolate"?

Prizes for the best answer..... (yes, the prize is chocolate. Is it chocolate al? You'll have to wait to find out)