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Learn about the life and career of Scottish actor David Tennant, best known for playing the tenth Doctor in Doctor Who. Find out about his early roles, stage work, family, awards and more.
IMDb profile of David Tennant, a Scottish actor, producer and director, best known for playing the Doctor in Doctor Who. See his photos, videos, credits, upcoming projects and more.
- January 1, 1
- 1.85 m
- Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland, UK
Learn about the life and career of David Tennant, a Scottish actor who played the Doctor in Doctor Who (2005) and other roles. Find out his birth name, family, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- April 18, 1971
- Mallory Moench
- David Tennant was initially a stage name. The actor was born David John McDonald. He said during an interview on The Late Late Show with James Corden in 2018 that he had to pick another last name when he was 16 and registered with the actors’ union, which already included someone with his name.
- He’s the son of a Presbyterian minister. Tennant was raised in Bathgate, a town in Scotland made famous in the song “Letter from America” by Scottish band The Proclaimers, which Tennant’s website says is his favorite music group, along with the Beatles.
- David Tennant dreamed of becoming an actor as a toddler. According to his website, he wanted to be an actor since he was three or four years old. Tennant told the Guardian in 2011, "I know it's absurd and precocious,” but said that he had a conversation with his parents about who the people on TV were, and when he learned they were actors, decided that’s what he wanted to do.
- Tennant is a seasoned Shakespeare performer. In 1996, at 25, Tennant joined the Royal Shakespeare Company. He’s continued to act in Shakespeare plays throughout his work in TV and film.
1 day ago · Published: Thursday, 26 September 2024 at 1:19 pm. Subscribe to Radio Times magazine and get 10 issues for £10. David Tennant has graced the cover of a brand new Doctor Who story all about the ...
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David Tennant was hugely popular as the 10th Doctor and is now back as the 14th Doctor At 5:15pm on 23 November 1963, the first episode of Doctor Who was broadcast on BBC One.
Nov 23, 2023 · Doctor Who: David Tennant says returning for 60th anniversary is 'a treat'. BBC. David Tennant was hugely popular as the 10th Doctor and is now back as the 14th Doctor. At 5:15pm on 23...
