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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 well-known theatre actor, Tennant achieved wider fame for his TV roles in Casanova and Doctor Who, as well as his film role as Barty Crouch Jr in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. He was ranked the 24th most influential person in the British media, on the 9 July 2007 MediaGuardian supplement of The Guardian. Tennant also appeared in the paper's annual media rankings in 2006.
Facts about David Tennant
- 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)
David Tennant as the Doctor Who
"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."
"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."
Top Movie 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.
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
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.
Amazon Price: $14.49 (as of 07/26/2008)
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)
Amazon Price: $74.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
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.
Amazon Price: $74.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
What's he working on now?
- 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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OK, being an ignorant American I was barely even aware of Doctor Who. Then one weekend there was a marathon on BBC AMerica and I literally couldn't get off the couch because it was the BEST show I'd seen in a VERY long time. Then I started looking into "this David Tennant person" and discovered he's not only a good actor, he's a Great Actor! What a gem, and a joy to watch. Now I have my husband hooked on Doctor Who, and I'm working on the girls at the office....I will convert everyone!
Posted July 15, 2008
I would say that David is the best Doctor. Before David my favorite was Tom Baker. But now David in my opinion is ranked above Tom. I hope he keeps playing the Doctor.
Posted June 30, 2008
aaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggghhhhhhhhhhh heess gorgeousssss :P love himm so muchh,, im going to meet him!!!! i duno wer tho lol omg lmfao i mite be slightly obsessed wiv him, a mate say i am , im not i just love him loadsss!
Posted June 21, 2008
i think he is the best doctor yet and i dont know if i will continue to watch if they ever get rid of him.
Posted June 15, 2008
He is a very gorgeous, funny person and I am his no.1 fan and I love him
Posted May 12, 2008
Oooh you should so add Blackpool and Secret Smile.
Apart from DW Peter Carlisle is my all time favourite David character.
Posted May 02, 2008
I love so much,he is sooo adoreable and sexy
he is loverble aswell
Posted May 01, 2008
Without a doubt the best Doctor yet. he has absolutely nailed the role. and he's cute!
Posted April 27, 2008
Living in Canada, we get Dr. Who long after it has aired in Britain. We're still waiting for the next season... which is probably over in England by now. That part I hate.
Posted April 08, 2008
david is super ccccccccccooooooooooooollllllll
i can't think of anyone more perfect i am so glad that i have met him he is a real dreami number
Posted March 09, 2008
David's acting style is perfect he gives Dr Who a real personality. It's almost as if Dr Who was invented just for David - long may he continue
Posted February 08, 2008
David is a wonderful actor, so sexy and adorable. I can't wait til september 15th to see him as HAMLET.
Posted February 07, 2008
I think David Tennant is fantastic in everything I've seen him in so far. I thought the Doctor Who series was good but now that he's the doctor I think the show is really one of the best Sci fi series ever. Of course I think he's handsom but most of all he has immense charme and that's what really makes him special and I love him for that.
Posted January 31, 2008
I think youde find I lv him the most and I am his no.1 fan.I've got millions of posters of him and I fancy him to bits.
Posted January 18, 2008
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David Tennant News
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- By Andrew Johnson Doctor Who writer Russell T Davies last night kept the science fiction show's millions of fans guessing whether David Tennant would ...
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
