Matthew Marsden

British actor/singer/Producer 'Matthew Marsden' (qv) began his acting career in the UK and rose to stardom from his role on the long-running ITV series _Coronation Street (1960)_ (qv), 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 been working successfully on feature film, television and music. He starred in 'Ridley Scott' (qv)'s _Black Hawk Down (2001)_ (qv) and he was the lead in USA's epic movie _Helen of Troy (2003)_ (qv)Marsden's career started in the UK with the series _Emmerdale Farm (1972)_ (qv). He soon landed a series regular role on the television series _Island (1996)_ (qv) which led to _Coronation Street (1960)_ (qv) for which he was voted Top Newcomer at the National Television 'Awards' (qv). He went on to star in the independent drama _Shiner (2000)_ (qv), opposite 'Michael Caine' (qv) and the film _The Sun Sisters (1997)_ (qv). In addition, Marsden signed with Columbia Records and recorded the hit single She's Gone, with 'Destiny's Child' (qv), as well as a solo album called Say Who.Marsden studied performing arts at Middlesex University. He was also a member of the acclaimed National Youth Theatre.::EG