Who is David Tennant

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David Tennant is a familiar face to any Doctor Who or Harry Potter fans, having played the 10th Doctor in the TV series of the former, and Barty Crouch in the movie Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. The ladies may also remember him from when he played lead role in the BBC drama Casanova.

David Tennant at a Glance 

David Tennant (born David John McDonald; 18 April 1971) is a Scottish actor. Already a theatre actor, Tennant is also known for his roles in Doctor Who as the Doctor, in Casanova, and as Barty Crouch, Jr. in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

Facts about David Tennant 

Here are a few facts about him (see the full list here)
  • He has a BA in Dramatic Studies from Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
  • His first acting experience was touring Scotland in a minibus for 7:84 Scottish People's Theatre
  • David's been a life-long fan of Doctor Who and begged his agent to put him up for the part. He even had a little Tom Baker doll when he was a child.
  • He has auditioned 16 times for a role in detective drama Taggart, but never got a part!
  • David knew he wanted to act from the age of three.
  • He is 6'1" tall (about 185 cm)

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David Tennant as the Doctor Who 

David Tennant was announced as the Tenth Time Lord in April 2005. It has been a life long ambition of David's to play the Doctor. And it was watching the show as a child that inspired him to become an actor.

"From that point on I absolutely didn't want to do anything else," says David. "It's odd when I think about it. I don't quite know where it came from or how I could be so sure that becoming an actor could happen, but it never seemed an unlikely or unusual thought to have. It was probably to do with being brought up to believe that things were possible and you could be whatever you wanted to be."

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"It is a thrill to be part of it, I keep thinking 'It isn't real is it?'. It has been very curious to sit watching the titles roll with my name on them."

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Top Movie and TV Appearances 

Here are some of David Tennant's more well known cinema and TV appearances.

Casanova (Masterpiece Theater)

This re-telling of the Casanova legend is a thoroughly modern romp with rollicking escapades, a sly anachronistic tone, and wardrobe malfunctions. David Tennant stars as the opportunistic, charming, and indefatigable young Casanova, illegitimately born to a neglectful actress mother. He becomes a scholar and sets about reinventing himself to gain entry into Venice's noble circles.

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Widescreen Edition) (Harry Potter 4)

David appears in the fourth Harry Potter movie, The Goblet Of Fire, as Barty Crouch Jr. He's only got a few scenes, but he's brilliant in all of them.

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Doctor Who - The Complete Second Series

David Tennant a near-perfect Doctor who combines the eccentricities of earlier incarnations with a fresh and youthful interpretation of his own, and even brings a healthy dash of romantic chemistry with his sidekick, Rose Tyler. (more on Doctor Who)

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Doctor Who - The Complete Third Series

The third installment of Doctor Who is full of new thrills, new laughs, new heartbreak and some terrifying new monsters. From the moment the Doctor walks into the life of medical student Martha Jones he changes it forever.

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What's he working on now? 

Here are some snippets from his website, with some details of what new stuff he is now working on.
  • David Tennant is to star in Learners, a BBC Films production for BBC One, which is written by, and will also star Jessica Hynes (nee Stevenson). This warm, bitter-sweet comedy drama, follows the trials and tribulations of a group of learner drivers.
  • David has signed to appear as Sir Arthur Eddington in a BBC and HBO Films collaboration called Einstein and Eddington. It is curently in production and is being filmed on location in Cambridge.

    British scientist Sir Arthur Eddington (Tennant) was one of the most prominent astrophysicists in the first decades of the 20th century and the first physicist who understood Einstein's ideas of relativity.

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cheryl wrote

david tennant is bloody gorgeous and sexy,hunky ,i simple love david ,(mrs david tennant),i wish i was his wife.

Reply Posted June 03, 2009

jembie wrote...

in reply to Freak Fan I totally agree :D

ReplyPosted May 09, 2009

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daniel wrote

tennants the best at being doctor who

Reply Posted April 01, 2009

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Freak Fan wrote

You need to change your poll to "I am completely in love with the man and wish I was married to him." Or possibly "I think David Tennant is the most gorgeous man on the face of the Earth." Yeah. That sounds good.

Reply Posted March 19, 2009

messel wrote...

haha, another Doctor Who fan! My gf and I love the new versions (at least we've seen season 1-3, waiting for season 4 on netflix).
I was addict as a kid, every saturday from 5:20-7pm there'd be a few episodes on channel 21 (wliw). Jeez that must have been 25 years ago.

ReplyPosted March 04, 2009

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Justmum wrote

I am far too old to have a crush on anyone, but I could easily make an exception for David!!

Reply Posted February 03, 2009

ashroc wrote...

he is an excellent doctor who

ReplyPosted January 27, 2009

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ANGEL wrote

David is my one true love ,he is the right man for me,i dream about him all the time 24/7,i wish he was my husband to be?,i love watching doctor who and learners,he is so gorgeous and hunky,cute too, PLEASE MARRY ME DAVID ?, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH .

Reply Posted January 20, 2009

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No Name wrote

What to say. David Tennant is amazing. Although i agree that as heart braking as it is, he can't be doctor who forever; good on him for thinking about his career and what is best for him. Molto bene david. you are a bene volent. xo

Reply Posted January 10, 2009

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Amy wrote

I think David Tennant is so adoreable for me. I hate to say this folks. I had a dream about him alot of times. And he's mine forever. I wouldn't mind if I see him in real person. And tell him that I would like to joy him in his fansite. And help him to talk in my language also. And I will tell him that my dreams about him is putting to him. And I said to myself. I wouldn't mind if I get married to him.:-D. I could cuddle into my arms. I wouldn't mind that I will call myself Mrs. Doctor Who. This will be my last time watching Doctor Who without seeing David Tennant on the Doctor Who.

Reply Posted December 02, 2008

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LoveDavidToBits wrote

OMFG he is gorgeous and the best actor ever!!!! The first time i saw him on doctor who i new i was in love lol. I have always wanted to meet him ever since in person!!!

Reply Posted September 14, 2008

harryfielder wrote...

I got to work on many Doctor Who shows in my 32 years in the biz, but alas not with David.

Doctor Who
Season 05, story 040:'The Enemy Of The World', played 'CENTRAL EUROPEAN GUARD'
Season 05, story 043:'The Wheel In Space', played 'EXTRA'
Season 11, story 074:'Planet Of The Spiders', played 'GUARD'
Season 12, story 079:'Revenge Of The Cybermen', played 'VOGAN'
Season 13, story 085:'The Seeds Of Doom', played 'GUARD'
Season 14, story 088:'The Deadly Assassin', played 'GUARD'
Season 14, story 089:'The Face Of Evil', played 'ASSASSIN'
Season 15, story 093:'The Invisible Enemy', played 'CREWMAN'
Season 16, story 098:'The Ribos Operation', played 'LEVITHIAN'
Season 16, story 103:'The Armageddon Factor', played 'GUARD'
Season 17, story 109:'Shada', played 'KRARG COMMANDER'
Season 18, story 111:'Meglos', played 'TIGELLAN'
Season 19, story 117:'Castrovalva', played 'SECURITY GUARD'

Aitch UK

ReplyPosted September 12, 2008

I_Love_Puppies wrote...

You need to change your poll to say "I adore David, arrrrgghhhhh;" David Tennant is an extremely talented actor.

ReplyPosted August 29, 2008

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kayla williams wrote

wow. David Tennant is number one one my list of who I like. David is my grandma's favoret acrest of doctor who. My grandma LOVES doctor who AAAAALLLLLOOOOTTTTTT. AND I MEAN IT ALOT. I wish I had all the saeres of doctor who. My grandma got me into doctor. I LOVE DAVID TENNANT ALOT.WOW,I TALK ALOT IF I MEET YOU.

Reply Posted August 18, 2008

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bunny wrote

i think david is a very good actor. he keeps every thing moving. i hope doctor who keeps continuing to give great episodes. i would love to see david in person.

Reply Posted August 14, 2008

 
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David Tennant Links 

David Tennant Official Website
Dedicated to bringing you the latest news on Scottish actor David Tennant. Also includes a comprehensive gallery, interview archive and everything you could ever need to know about David Tennant.
Tenth Doctor (Wikipedia)
On 16 April 2005, the BBC announced that David Tennant had been selected for the role of the Tenth Doctor. He went on play the Doctor for three complete series, plus 2 Christmas Specials.
David Tennant Forum
 
David Tennant on IMDB