How much do you know about the Scottish actor?
Actor David Tennant became a household name in 2005 when he joined BBC sci-fi series Doctor Who as the tenth incarnation of The Doctor.
Since then David has gone on to star in huge shows like Broadchurch, Good Omens, and Jessica Jones, as well as countless theatre roles.
Most fans of the actor will know that:
- He was awarded the National Television Award for Special Recognition in 2015.
- He's voiced numerous Labour Party Political Broadcasts.
- He played Barty Crouch Jr in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
David Tennant: little known facts about the actor...
David Tennant isn't his real name
The world knows him as David Tennant, but his real surname is actually McDonald.
He decided to change his surname after discovering that there was another David McDonald already represented by the actor's union.
David's new surname Tennant is now his legal one, and he took it from Pet Shop Boys' frontman Neil Tennant.
David Tennant wanted to be an actor since the age of 3
David always wanted to be an actor, ever since he was a toddler.
Interestingly, he was hugely inspired by Doctor Who, particularly Tom Baker. He even spoke to Tom at a book signing event in Glasgow.
We bet 3-year-old David never would've imagined he'd one day be in the TARDIS for real!
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David's first television role was in children's show Dramarama
We all know him as the Tenth Doctor, but David's first proper TV role was in ITV's British children's anthology series Dramarama.
He joined the cast in 1988 for an episode called The Secret of Croftmore. He was 17 at the time and played a character called Neil McDonald.
His co-star Kate Sandison played on-screen sister Fiona, and told David-Tennant.com, "I remember David Tennant with great affection, and we and the rest of the cast all got on very well. He was very nice and had a remarkable focus for his age."
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David has narrated a video game
David has lent his voice to video games too, narrating the 2014 Xbox game Kinect Sports Rivals.
In this game, players could take part in bowling, jetski racing, rock climbing, football, target shooting, and tennis.
And all of those fun activities were narrated by David Tennant, what more could you want?
David loves the theatre
As well as being a talented screen actor, David Tennant is also a passionate theatre performer.
He has had an acclaimed career, performing with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre.
When he played Hamlet in 2008 it sold out in 24 hours!
He once featured on a postage stamp
He appeared on the First Class stamp, which was part of the special set commemorating 50 years of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
The stamps were released in 2011, and his performance of Hamlet was depicted with the famous phrase "to be or not to be" that is the question.
An image of this stamp was shared to The Gallifrey Times, a Doctor Who fansite.
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He married the Fifth Doctor's real-life daughter
David's connection to Doctor Who has even extended to his marriage! He is married to Georgia Moffett, the daughter of Fifth Doctor, Peter Davison.
Georgia also starred in Doctor Who, in an episode called The Doctor's Daughter.
Georgia and David have five children, after David adopted her eldest son Ty from a previous relationship.
David Tennant’s Fact File
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the actor….
How old is he?
David Tennant is 49 years old. He was born on 18 April 1971.
Is he in a relationship?
David Tennant has been married to Georgia Tennant since 2011.
Does he have kids?
David Tennant and Georgia have five children, Ty, Olive, Wilfred, Doris and Birdie.
Where was he born?
David Tennant was born in Bathgate in West Lothian, Scotland.
How tall is he?
David Tennant is 1.85 m (6ft 1)
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