Who is Matt Smith: Dr Who
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Matt Who? Matt Smith is Doctor Who
Meet Matt Smith
He is the youngest ever to play the part since Peter Davison, who took on the role at the age of 29 in the early Eighties.
Speculation among fans about his ability to play the iconic figure at such a young age was rife following the announcement made in early January, 2009.
However, having watched him, he has easily put his own stamp on the role and won over the hearts of most of the fans of the show, including myself.
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Contents at a Glance
Countdown to Matt Smith's Birthday
Matt Smith Stars as the Eleventh Doctor
Matt Smith has now taken over the role of the Doctor in the iconic science fiction series Doctor Who. Smith is the 11th Time Lord and took over from David Tennant who left at the end of 2009.
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Matt Smith Discusses the Dr Who Role
British actor Matt Smith was chosen to take over the role of the legendary Doctor Who in 2010, following in the footsteps of the highly regarded David Tennant.
Previously, Matt Smith was mostly involved in the theatre, performing in such plays as The Master and Margarita, Fresh Kills alongside Christian Slater, as well as On the Shore of the Wide World, History Boys and Swimming with Sharks.
On television, he has appeared in The Ruby in the Smoke, The Shadow in the North and Party Animals. Now cast as the eleventh Doctor, he becomes the youngest actor to ever play the iconic figure. After his initial shock at being chosen for the role, he has stated that he is excited at the chance to breathe life into the part.
More of Matt Smith's reaction to his new role as Doctor Who can be seen in the video below.
Matt Smith/Doctor Who 2012 Calendar
Dr. Who 2012 Calendar - Click to see images
This Dr. Who Calendar contains superb pictures from the BBC television series Doctor Who. Featuring scenes, pictures and characters from Doctor Who. Any Dr. Who fan would be proud to display this calendar as their own. Size: 12 x 12 (12 x 24 when opened)
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Doctor Who: Series 5 on DVD
Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series
Amazon Price: $32.49 (as of 02/17/2012)
Catch every adventure from series five of Doctor Who, starring Matt Smith. Includes a bunch of cool extras to satisfy even the most rampant fan!
Doctor Who on Twitter
The Latest Dr Who Related Tweets
Doctor Who Series 6 Prequel
The Doctor on Comic Relief 2011
Enjoy an online exclusive prequel to Series 6 of Doctor Who, which began April 23, 2011 and concluded October, 1, 2011. In addition, two mini episodes are included here that were broadcast in the UK on Comic Relief Day.
Matt Smith's Doctor in Print
The Brilliant Book of Dr Who 2012
Preview: The Dr Who Christmas Special
2011: The Doctor, The Widow, and the Wardrobe
Other Matt Smith Roles
- The Ruby in the Smoke (2006) (TV)
- Directed by Brian Percival. With Billie Piper, Matt Smith and Sian Thomas.
- Party Animals (2007)
- Created by Robert Jones, Ben Richards. With Pip Carter, Matt Smith, Andrew Buchan and Andrea Riseborough.
- The Shadow in the North (2007)
- Directed by John Alexander. With Jared Harris, Dona Croll, David Harewood and Matt Smith.
- Secret Diary of a Call Girl (2007)
- Created by Lucy Prebble. With Billie Piper, Iddo Goldberg, Callum Blue and Matt Smith. Based on the popular diary of the anonymous sex worker known only as Belle de Jour.
- The Street (2006)
- Created by Jimmy McGovern. With Lee Ingleby, Christine Bottomley, Timothy Spall and Matt Smith.
- Moses Jones (2008)
- With Tom Goodman-Hill, Wunmi Mosaku, Shaun Parkes and Matt Smith. Police investigate a mutilated body found in the Thames which appears to be the product of a witchcraft killing.
- Matt Smith is the New Doctor Who
- Casting Matt Smith shows that Doctor Who is a savvy multi-million pound brand.
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Matt Smith: Christopher and His Kind
Playing Christopher Isherwood
A very different role for Matt Smith, as he steps out of Doctor Who's TARDIS and into the role of writer Christopher Isherwood, in the one-off television play Christopher and His Kind.
Christopher and His Kind
Starring Matt Smith
Christopher and His Kind
Amazon Price: $15.20 (as of 02/17/2012)
Matt Smith turns in a fine performance as Christopher Isherwood during the Berlin 1930s cabaret scene. The movie explores the gay subculture of the time, just as the rise of Nazi Germany was beginning to have its political effects. Viewer discretion is advised.
Thoughts About Matt Smith & Doctor Who?
What's Your Opinion?
At 27, was Matt Smith too young for Dr. Who?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byYes, I'd Prefer An Older Actor
Ted C says:
I think he is to young. He does not come across as having the life experiences that the Doctor has had.
Posted January 11, 2012
natasha says:
drwho is cool
Posted November 30, 2010
The_Book_Garden says:
I must begetting old as the Doctors are continually getting younger! Bring back the more mature ones like Tom Baker or Jon Pertwee!
Having said that, I do have faith that they have chosen an actor that can bring style and panache as well as skill to the role
Posted January 04, 2009
No, I Think He's Just Right
Kera Demarest says:
nope.
Posted February 10, 2012
cocopreme says:
I think Matt Smith makes a great Doctor Who. His age is fine. The only problem I have with ages in the show is that Alex seems a bit too old for him. I love Alex as River Song, though. Sometimes it just seems like Matt Smith is her boy toy. Oh, well. What is age to a Time Lord anyway?
Posted December 13, 2011
JMaltman says:
He's been great, and we needed some refreshing youth after Tennant's character was an old, exhausted, lonely soul ready for a fresh start.
Posted October 09, 2011
jessica says:
Hes awsome no one better. BEST DOCTOR YET! how could anyone question that?
Posted March 31, 2011
megan says:
the younger the better because he can do it for longer. it must be very nervus playing the role of the doctor
Posted October 13, 2010
Luna says:
The younger they are the better I mean really
Posted May 15, 2010
angie says:
No,
Posted May 13, 2010
Doctor Who/Matt Smith in the News
The Latest Doctor Who Headlines
- Can you see him? Matt Smith looks just like Where's Wally as he travels ...
- By Georgina Littlejohn But Matt Smith didn't look much like himself as he travelled incognito through London today. And aptly, the Doctor Who star looked just like the hidden character from her children's book Where's Wally as he went to board a train.
- Karen Gillan Joins Matt Smith In The Lineup For The First-Ever Official ...
- "Doctor Who" Fans Rejoice: The Doctor, Amy Pond and Rory are getting back together! It has been announced that Karen Gillan will join her co-stars Matt Smith and Arthur Darvill at the first official "Doctor Who" convention of the new "Who" era, ...
- Matt Smith teases 'Doctor Who' casting, reveals filmmaking plans
- Earlier in the interview, Smith said that he would "love" to work with Stephens, describing him as "one of [his] favorite writers". Meanwhile, the 29-year-old revealed that a big name has recently signed to guest star in an upcoming Doctor Who episode.
- Doctor Who Roundup: Neil Gaiman, Peanuts Mashups, Matt Smith Interview, An ...
- We will start of with one for the romantics in Valentines week and Matt Smith (seriously thats his name) proposing to his girlfriend at the Doctor Who Experience in London Awwwww! Neil Gaiman's won an SFX Weekender award for Outstanding Scriptwriting ...
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RocklawnArts
Jan 31, 2012 @ 7:56 pm | delete
- I like him more than I ever expected to but I think a lot of that has to do with Moffat's writing.
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Jan 18, 2012 @ 1:53 pm | delete
- Didn't realize he was the youngest, but he's my favorite. Just love all his quirky comments and facial expressions! Featured on my Doctor Who Gifts and Gear lens.
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JMaltman
Oct 9, 2011 @ 12:27 pm | delete
- Well done lens! I was worried about Matt a bit when he came in, but he settled in quickly - it was the Fallen Angels episode where he really stepped into his own, and the end of that season is when he took over the role completely.
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RebeccaE
Sep 29, 2011 @ 6:23 pm | delete
- this is a great lens, I haven't seen as much Dr. Who as I'd like, so this is a good overview.
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poddys
Sep 25, 2011 @ 3:20 pm | delete
- I have to admit he is probably my least favorite Doctor. I much preferred the older series when it was more dark and scary. Now everyone just laughs and jokes about the dire mess they are in and the sonic screwdriver is the cure for all evils. Everything just happens too fast as well. Great lens though, blessed.
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May 31, 2011 @ 5:03 pm | delete
- Great lens...Doctor Who is the best....Matt is good...David is still my favorite...Love BBC America.
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- great lens!
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- Nice lens!! :)
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- You weren't kidding when you said the youngest. And yes, hunky indeed! Fantastic lens! Hey, I just published my fourth lens called the 3 Shortcuts to Happiness and would love to know what you think of it. Any suggestion will be greatly appreciated. Blessings! Sundae ;-)
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- MY thoughts? --- I agree with the above line..... Matt Smith is a 'handsome hunk!' :-)
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- Couldn't possibly comment!
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- I think he is cute. Don't watch the show very often but I ike it
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- He's the "hunky" 2010 version, lol! Also he reminds me a lot of Matthew Gray Gubler from "Criminal Minds!"
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- I have only seen Doctor Who a few times here in the U.S. but I really enjoyed the show. I didn't know about the new Doctor Who and now I want to check it out.
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- I am afraid to say this is one Scifi series that I don't follow. Thanks for introducing me to it. In my spare time. . .
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Matt Smith is Doctor Who
Season 5 on Demand
Doctor Who Season 5
Amazon Price: $20.99 (as of 02/17/2012)
The exciting Season 5 of Doctor Who is now available for download at Amazon.
Doctor Who 2010 Xmas Special
Starring Matt Smith
Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol
Amazon Price: $1.99 (as of 02/17/2012)
The 2010 Doctor Who Christmas Special: A Christmas Carol. A new twist on the old Yuletide tale has the Doctor meeting up with a futuristic miser who refuses to save the lives of those on board a space vehicle destined to crash. The added problem is that both Amy and Rory are passengers too!
Doctor Who: The Complete Season 6
Doctor Who: The Complete Sixth Series
Amazon Price: $30.07 (as of 02/17/2012)
Season 6 is due for release on November 22, 2011 and ready for pre-order here.
