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David Tennant

David John Tennant (né McDonald; born 18 April 1971) is a Scottish actor. He is best known for portraying the tenth and fourteenth incarnations of the Doctor in the science fiction series Doctor Who (2005–2010, 2013, 2023). His other notable screen roles include portraying Barty Crouch Jr. in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), DI Alec Hardy in the British crime drama series Broadchurch (2013–2017) and its American remake Gracepoint, 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, featured in the animated series DuckTales (2017–2021) as the voice of Scrooge McDuck. In 2015, he was the recipient of the Special Recognition Award at the National Television Award.

Infobox

Born
David John McDonald (1971-04-18) 18 April 1971 (age 54)Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland
Education
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (BA)
Occupation
Actor
Years active
1987–present
Known for
Tenth and Fourteenth incarnations of the Doctor in Doctor Who
Works
List of performances
Spouse
mw- Georgia Moffett (m. 2011)
Children
5, including Ty
Relatives
mw- Sandy McDonald (father)Archie McLeod (grandfather)Peter Davison (father-in-law)Sandra Dickinson (mother-in-law)

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Preceded byJodie Whittaker
Preceded byJodie Whittaker
Preceded byChristopher Eccleston
Preceded byJodie Whittaker
Doctor Who leading actor 2005–2010
Doctor Who leading actor 2023
Succeeded byMatt Smith
Succeeded byNcuti Gatwa
Preceded byChristopher Eccleston
Doctor Who leading actor 2005–2010
Succeeded byMatt Smith
Preceded byJodie Whittaker
Doctor Who leading actor 2023
Succeeded byNcuti Gatwa

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  121. Digital Spy
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  122. The Guardian
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