British actor/singer Matthew Marsden is quickly making his way in America. He began his acting career in the UK and rose to stardom from his role on the long-running ITV series Coronation Street (1960), as Chris Collins. He left the show to pursue a music and acting career in the US and hasn't looked back since. Since moving to the US, Marsden has ...
In 2012, Matthew Marsden received the honorary title of Kentucky Colonel in recognition for his support of the United States military.
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While shooting "Anacondas", he did several "Shark Dives" in Fiji.
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Matthew won Best Actor in the 2010 Doorpost Film Project Awards for the short film "Eyes To See" directed by David DeVoss.
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On Feb 23rd 2009 Marsden did a tandem free-fall from 13,500 feet with the Army Golden Knights Parachute team.
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Is an avid fan of the English football team West Bromwich Albion.
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Is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
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Frequently trains with members of the German Navy Kampfschwimmerkompanie.
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Début single "The Heart's Lone Desire" reached number 13 in the UK charts. [July 1998]
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2nd single "She's Gone" featuring Destiny's Child reached number 24 in the UK charts. [November 1998]
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In 2004 he qualified as a PADI Divemaster.
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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.
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An avid biker, he was taught to race superbikes by former world champion, Ron Haslam.
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