Anecdotes

In 2012, Matthew Marsden received the honorary title of Kentucky Colonel in recognition for his support of the United States military.

Is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

On Feb 23rd 2009 Marsden did a tandem free-fall from 13,500 feet with the Army Golden Knights Parachute team.

Frequently trains with members of the German Navy Kampfschwimmerkompanie.

An avid biker, he was taught to race superbikes by former world champion, Ron Haslam.

When shooting Shiner (2000) his trainer Richie Woodhall (Former WBC Supermiddleweight Champion) said that he was a good enough boxer off the screen to go pro.

2nd single "She's Gone" featuring Destiny's Child reached number 24 in the UK charts. (novembre 1998)

While shooting "Anacondas", he did several "Shark Dives" in Fiji.

Début single "The Heart's Lone Desire" reached number 13 in the UK charts. (juillet 1998)

In 2004 he qualified as a PADI Divemaster.

Matthew won Best Actor in the 2010 Doorpost Film Project Awards for the short film "Eyes To See" directed by David DeVoss.

Is an avid fan of the English football team West Bromwich Albion.

Father of seven children, including a daughter named Penny, and sons named Finn and Connor (who is his eldest son).

Has an older sister, named Leann.

Wife, Nadine, was born in Malta, and is the mother of five of Marsden's seven children.