He joins actress Kate Ritchie in the Guinness Book of Records for being the longest serving actor on an Australian drama series.

Stated in an interview that, despite being fortunate enough to have played the part of Alf Stewart for nearly 20 years, Muriel's Wedding was one of the projects he had to turn down due to his commitment to Home and Away.

After leaving school he played Rugby Union football and represented the State of Queensland in several games.

Was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day 2017 honors for his service to the performing arts as an actor.

His surname is surprisingly pronounced 'Marr'. The most common mispronunciation of his name is 'Meegar'.