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David Tennant

David Tennant

Director & actor · born 18 April 1971 · Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland, UK

David John Tennant (né McDonald; 18 April 1971) is a Scottish actor. He is best known for portraying the tenth incarnation of the Doctor in the sci-fi series Doctor Who (2005–2010; 2013). In 2022, he returned to the show as the fourteenth incarnation. His other notable screen roles include DI Alec Hardy in the crime drama series Broadchurch (2013–2017) and its 2014 remake, Kilgrave in the superhero series Jessica Jones (2015–2019), Crowley in the fantasy series Good Omens (2019–present), and various fictionalised versions of himself in the comedy series Staged (2020–2022).

Tennant has worked extensively on stage, including a portrayal of the title character in a 2008 Royal Shakespeare Company production of Hamlet that was later adapted for television. He is also a voice actor, featuring in the animated series DuckTales (2017–2021) as the voice of Scrooge McDuck. In 2015, he received the National Television Award for Special Recognition.

Where to start: Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor (2013).

As director 1

As actor 118

TV shows 73

Frequently asked questions

What is the best David Tennant movie?

By viewer score, Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor (2013) at 8.2/10.

What are David Tennant’s most popular movies?

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, How to Train Your Dragon, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.

How many movies has David Tennant made?

119 films on TMDB, 1 as director, 118 as actor.

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