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Matt Smith

Actor Matt Smith
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Full Name: Matthew Smith
Profession: Actor

Nationality:

Biography: The stage, screen and TV actor shot to international fame as the youngest actor to take on the "Doctor Who" role, replacing David Tennant as the Eleventh Doctor aged 26.

The English actor has gone on to land prominent parts including as the young Duke of Edinburgh opposite Claire Foy in "The Crown" (season 1 & 2), for which he was nominated for an Emmy award, and as Daemon Targaryen in "The House of the Dragon" (2022-).

Born: October 28, 1982

Age: 41 years old

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Scorpio

Historical Events

  • 2010-04-03 Matt Smith's first appearance as the 11th Doctor with Karen Gillan as his companion in BBC program "Doctor Who" during "The Eleventh Hour" episode
  • 2016-11-04 British TV series "The Crown" premieres with Claire Foy playing Queen Elizabeth II and Matt Smith as Prince Philip
  • 2022-08-22 "House of the Dragon", prequel to "Game of Thrones" premieres on HBO, starring Paddy Considine, Matt Smith and Emma D'Arcy

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