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.
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.
An avid biker, he was taught to race superbikes by former world
champion, Ron Haslam.
2nd single "She's Gone" featuring Destiny's Child reached number 24 in the UK charts. (November 1998)
Début single "The Heart's Lone Desire" reached number 13
in the UK charts. (July 1998)
While shooting "Anacondas", he did several "Shark Dives" in Fiji.
Is an avid fan of the English football team West Bromwich Albion.
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.