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David Tennant. Early Life and Education
Early Life and Education
This timeline outlines the key events and milestones in David Tennant's early life and educational background.
April 18, 1971
Birth
David Tennant was born David John McDonald in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland.
Age 16
Admission to Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Tennant became one of the youngest students to be admitted to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (formerly the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama) in Glasgow.
During his training
Name Change
He changed his name to David Tennant upon joining the actors’ union, inspired by the singer Neil Tennant of the Pet Shop Boys.
