- Performing as "Captain Von Trapp" in "The Sound of Music", at The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul, MN. His "Maria" is played by 'Jessica Bogart', a Broadway actress. (December 2007)
- Appearing as "Bill Austin" in the North American Tour of "Mamma Mia!" (The smash hit musical is based on the songs of ABBA). (April 2010)
- Spokesperson for Retinoblastoma International, an organization the Ashfords were instrumental in forming after his daughter Emma was diagnosed with the rare form of infant eye cancer, from which she is now in remission.
- In his spare time, enjoys hiking, camping, having outdoor adventures, and above all, being with his family.
- He returned to the role that made him famous, "Jack Deveraux" on Days of Our Lives (1965). He recently signed a 3-year contract. (February 2001)
- His wife, Christina is very talented in her own right as an actor-dancer-singer-choreographer. She and Matthew met in Hawaii in 1985 when he auditioned for a part in a World Peace Culture Festival. The choreographer just happened to be Christina.
- Has two daughters: Grace (b. 1992) and Emma (b. 1997)
- Worked many odd jobs in order to attend the North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. After college graduation, Matt moved to New York City.
- Matthew holds a US/Canada dual citizenship. His father was born in Canada. He has relatives in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and B.C.
- Phoenix, AZ: Appearing as Marc Antony in Southwest Shakespeare Company's production of "Antony & Cleopatra". (April 2011)
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