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David Tennant - Scottish actor (born 1971)

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Birth
April 18, 1971
David John Tennant was born in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland, to Helen (née McLeod) and Alexander 'Sandy' McDonald. His father was a local Presbyterian minister who later served as the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland from 1997 to 1998.
First Acting Job
1987
At the age of 16, Tennant landed his first acting job in an anti-smoking advertisement shown in schools. This marked the beginning of his career in acting.
Graduation and Early Career
1991
Tennant graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (formerly the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama) and began performing with the 7:84 Theatre Company. He changed his surname to Tennant, inspired by Neil Tennant of the Pet Shop Boys, due to another actor already using the name David McDonald.
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Recent Work and Ongoing ProjectsRecent Work and Ongoing ProjectsDoctor Who and Sci-Fi RolesDoctor Who and Sci-Fi RolesEarly Career and Stage WorkEarly Career and Stage WorkEarly Life and EducationEarly Life and EducationTelevision CareerTelevision CareerFilm CareerFilm CareerPersonal LifePersonal LifeVoice-Over WorkVoice-Over WorkAwards and RecognitionAwards and RecognitionTheatre Awards and NominationsTheatre Awards and NominationsMain milestonesMain milestones
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Known For
Portraying the tenth and fourteenth incarnations of the Doctor in the sci-fi series Doctor Who, as well as roles in Broadchurch, Jessica Jones, Good Omens, and Staged.
Bio Dates and Places
  • Born Date: 18 April 1971.
  • Born Place: Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland.
Career
  • Current occupation: Actor.
  • Previous Place of Work: Royal Shakespeare Company, 7:84 Theatre Company.
Achievements and Recognition
  • Awards: Ian Charleson Award for best classical actor under thirty (2000), Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for best actor (2003), National Television Award for Special Recognition (2015), International Emmy Award for Best Actor (2022).
Education
Ralston Primary School, Paisley Grammar School, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (BA).
Skills
Acting, voice acting.
Languages
  • Languages Spoken: English.
  • Accent: Scottish.
Residence and Financial Status
  • Net Worth: $9 million.
Relationships
  • Current Romantic Relationship: Married to Georgia Tennant.
  • Current Marriage: Married to Georgia Tennant (since 2011).
Family
  • Children: 5, including Ty.
  • Parents: Alexander 'Sandy' McDonald and Helen (née McLeod).
  • Siblings: Brother Blair, sister Karen.

Daily Chronicle

2 February, 2024
Tennant hosted the 77th British Academy Film Awards.
26 September, 2022
The BBC1 series Inside Man, in which Tennant starred as Reverend Harry Watling, premiered.
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