- Matthew Ashford was born on January 29 in Davenport, IA.
- Ashford graduated from the North Carolina School of Arts in Winston-Salem where he earned his B.F.A in Theater.
- Aside from starring on DAYS, Ashford has appeared on ONE LIFE TO LIVE, SEARCH FOR TOMORROW and GENERAL HOSPITAL.
- Ashford was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 2012 for his portrayal of Jack Deveraux on DAYS.
- Ashford is married to wife Lana Buss and they have two children, Henry, 5, and Willa, 3.