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Often considered one of Scotland's greatest actors, David Tennant was born David John McDonald in West Lothian, Scotland, to Essdale Helen (McLeod) and Sandy McDonald, who was a Presbyterian minister. He is of Scottish and Ulster-Scots descent. When he was about 3 or 4 years old, he decided to become an actor, inspired by his love of Doctor Who (...
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David Tennant's latest role in "Good Omens" casts him as a demon, but he's also known for playing the iconic "Doctor Who." See what other roles he's played through the years.
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Actor (139 credits)
Actor (139 credits)
Around the World in 80 Days
(TV Series) (pre-production)
Phileas Fogg
Phileas Fogg
- Episode #1.1
... Phileas Fogg
Des
(TV Mini-Series)
Dennis Nilsen
Dennis Nilsen
- Episode #1.3
... Dennis Nilsen
- Episode #1.2
... Dennis Nilsen
- Episode #1.1
... Dennis Nilsen
2020
Donna Noble: Kidnapped
(TV Mini-Series)
The Doctor
The Doctor
- The Chiswick Cuckoos
(2020)
... The Doctor
2018-2020
There She Goes
(TV Series)
Simon
Simon
- Marmalade Chunks
(2020)
... Simon
- We Need To Talk About Rosie
(2020)
... Simon
- Head Space
(2020)
... Simon
- President's Day
(2020)
... Simon
- Speech and Language
(2020)
... Simon
2020
Staged
(TV Series)
David
David
- The Cookie Jar
(2020)
... David
- Ulysses
(2020)
... David
- Bara Brith
(2020)
... David
- Who the F#!k is Michael Sheen?
(2020)
... David
- Up To No Good
(2020)
... David
2017-2020
DuckTales
(TV Series)
Scrooge McDuck / Hat Pirate
Scrooge McDuck / Hat Pirate
- The Rumble for Ragnarok!
(2020)
... Scrooge McDuck (voice)
- Louie's Eleven!
(2020)
... Scrooge McDuck (voice)
- The Lost Harp of Mervana!
(2020)
... Scrooge McDuck (voice)
- Double-O-Duck in You Only Crash Twice!
(2020)
... Scrooge McDuck (voice)
- Quack Pack!
(2020)
... Scrooge McDuck (voice)
2020
Deadwater Fell
(TV Mini-Series)
Tom Kendrick
Tom Kendrick
- Episode #1.4
(2020)
... Tom Kendrick
- Episode #1.3
(2020)
... Tom Kendrick
- Episode #1.2
(2020)
... Tom Kendrick
- Episode #1.1
(2020)
... Tom Kendrick
2018-2019
Final Space
(TV Series)
Lord Commander
Lord Commander
- The Closer You Get
(2019)
... Lord Commander (voice)
- The Remembered
(2019)
... Lord Commander (voice)
- The Toro Regatta
(2019)
... Lord Commander (voice)
- Chapter Ten
(2018)
... Lord Commander (voice)
- Chapter Nine
(2018)
... Lord Commander (voice)
2015-2019
Jessica Jones
(TV Series)
Kilgrave
Kilgrave
- A.K.A Everything
(2019)
... Kilgrave (voice)
- AKA Three Lives and Counting
(2018)
... Kilgrave
- AKA Smile
(2015)
... Kilgrave
- AKA Take a Bloody Number
(2015)
... Kilgrave
- AKA 1,000 Cuts
(2015)
... Kilgrave
2019
Good Omens
(TV Mini-Series)
Crowley
Crowley
- The Very Last Day of the Rest of Their Lives
(2019)
... Crowley
- The Doomsday Option
(2019)
... Crowley
- Hard Times
(2019)
... Crowley
- The Book
(2019)
... Crowley
- Saturday Morning Funtime
(2019)
... Crowley
2019
Gen: Lock
(TV Series)
Dr. Rufus Weller / Caliban
Dr. Rufus Weller / Caliban
- Identity Crisis
(2019)
... Dr. Rufus Weller / Caliban (voice)
- It Never Rains...
(2019)
... Dr. Rufus Weller (voice)
- The Only Me I Know
(2019)
... Dr. Rufus Weller (voice)
- The Best Defense
(2019)
... Dr. Rufus Weller (voice)
- Training Daze
(2019)
... Dr. Rufus Weller (voice)
2018
Camping
(TV Series)
Walt Jodell
Walt Jodell
- Birthday Party (Part 2)
(2018)
... Walt Jodell
- Birthday Party (Part 1)
(2018)
... Walt Jodell
- Carleen?!
(2018)
... Walt Jodell
- Just Plain Mad
(2018)
... Walt Jodell
- Up All Night
(2018)
... Walt Jodell
2018
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
(TV Series)
George Harrison
George Harrison
- Chadwick Boseman/Strangest Things
(2018)
... George Harrison
2015-2018
Dragons: Race to the Edge
(TV Series short)
Spitelout
Spitelout
- King of Dragons, Part 2
(2018)
... Spitelout (voice)
- King of Dragons, Part 1
(2018)
... Spitelout (voice)
- Darkest Night
(2018)
... Spitelout (voice)
- The Wings of War, Part 2
(2017)
... Spitelout (voice)
- The Wings of War, Part 1
(2017)
... Spitelout (voice)
2014-2017
W1A
(TV Series)
Narrator
Narrator
- Episode #3.6
(2017)
... Narrator (voice)
- Episode #3.5
(2017)
... Narrator (voice)
- Episode #3.4
(2017)
... Narrator (voice)
- Episode #3.3
(2017)
... Narrator (voice)
- Episode #3.2
(2017)
... Narrator (voice)
2013-2017
Broadchurch
(TV Series)
D.I. Alec Hardy / Alec Hardy / DI Alec Hardy
D.I. Alec Hardy / Alec Hardy / DI Alec Hardy
- Episode #3.8
(2017)
... D.I. Alec Hardy
- Episode #3.7
(2017)
... D.I. Alec Hardy
- Episode #3.6
(2017)
... D.I. Alec Hardy
- Episode #3.5
(2017)
... D.I. Alec Hardy
- Episode #3.4
(2017)
... D.I. Alec Hardy
2015-2016
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
(TV Series)
The Fugitoid
The Fugitoid
- Earth's Last Stand
(2016)
... The Fugitoid (voice)
- The Ever-Burning Fire
(2016)
... The Fugitoid (voice)
- The Evil of Dregg
(2016)
... The Fugitoid (voice)
- Revenge of the Triceratons
(2016)
... The Fugitoid (voice)
- Trans-Dimensional Turtles
(2016)
... The Fugitoid (voice)
2015
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
(TV Series)
Dread the Evil Genie
Dread the Evil Genie
- Dread the Pharaoh!/Sharky Unchained!
(2015)
... Dread the Evil Genie (voice)
- Dread the Evil Genie/Sandblast!
(2015)
... Dread the Evil Genie (voice)
2015
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
(TV Series)
Igor the Door
Igor the Door
- Mickey's Monster Musical
(2015)
... Igor the Door (voice)
2014
Gracepoint
(TV Mini-Series)
Detective Emmett Carver
Detective Emmett Carver
- Episode #1.10
(2014)
... Detective Emmett Carver
- Episode #1.9
(2014)
... Detective Emmett Carver
- Episode #1.8
(2014)
... Detective Emmett Carver
- Episode #1.7
(2014)
... Detective Emmett Carver
- Episode #1.6
(2014)
... Detective Emmett Carver
2013
The Great Scott
(TV Mini-Series)
Walter Scott
Walter Scott
- Waverley
(2013)
... Walter Scott
- Rob Roy
(2013)
... Walter Scott
- The Fair Maid of Perth
(2013)
... Walter Scott
2012-2013
Tree Fu Tom
(TV Series)
Twigs
Twigs
- Day of the Sap Root
(2013)
... Twigs (voice)
- Weather Brother
(2013)
... Twigs
- The Lost Stone
(2012)
... Twigs (voice)
- Tiny Tom
(2012)
... Twigs
- Rickety Rescue
(2012)
... Twigs
2005-2013
Doctor Who
(TV Series)
The Doctor / Smith / Doctor Who
The Doctor / Smith / Doctor Who
- The Day of the Doctor
(2013)
... The Doctor
- The End of Time: Part Two
(2010)
... The Doctor
- The End of Time: Part One
(2009)
... The Doctor
- The Waters of Mars
(2009)
... The Doctor
- Planet of the Dead
(2009)
... The Doctor
2013
The Escape Artist
(TV Mini-Series)
Will Burton
Will Burton
- Part 3
(2013)
... Will Burton
- Part 2
(2013)
... Will Burton
- Part 1
(2013)
... Will Burton
2012-2013
DreamWorks Dragons
(TV Series)
Spitelout
Spitelout
- Race to Fireworm Island
(2013)
... Spitelout (voice)
- Thawfest
(2012)
... Spitelout (voice)
2013
Fish Hooks
(TV Series)
Oscar's Brain
Oscar's Brain
- Assignment: Babies
(2013)
... Oscar's Brain
- Live at the Hamsterwood Bowl/A Charity Fair to Remember
(2013)
... Oscar's Brain (voice)
2013
The Politician's Husband
(TV Mini-Series)
Aiden Hoynes
Aiden Hoynes
- Episode #1.3
(2013)
... Aiden Hoynes
- Episode #1.2
(2013)
... Aiden Hoynes
- Episode #1.1
(2013)
... Aiden Hoynes
2013
Spies of Warsaw
(TV Mini-Series)
Jean-François Mercier / Jean-Francois Mercier
Jean-François Mercier / Jean-Francois Mercier
- Episode #1.4
(2013)
... Jean-François Mercier
- Episode #1.3
(2013)
... Jean-Francois Mercier
- Episode #1.2
(2013)
... Jean-François Mercier
- Episode #1.1
(2013)
... Jean-François Mercier
2012
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
(TV Series)
Huyang
Huyang
- A Necessary Bond
(2012)
... Huyang (voice)
- A Test of Strength
(2012)
... Huyang (voice)
2011-2012
Twenty Twelve
(TV Series)
Narrator
Narrator
- Loose Ends
(2012)
... Narrator (voice)
- Inclusivity Day
(2012)
... Narrator (voice)
- Catastrophisation
(2012)
... Narrator (voice)
- The Rapper
(2012)
... Narrator (voice)
- Clarence House
(2012)
... Narrator (voice)
2010
Single Father
(TV Mini-Series)
Dave
Dave
- Episode #1.4
(2010)
... Dave
- Episode #1.3
(2010)
... Dave
- Episode #1.2
(2010)
... Dave
- Episode #1.1
(2010)
... Dave
2007-2009
The Catherine Tate Show
(TV Series)
Ghost of Christmas Present / Mr. Logan
Ghost of Christmas Present / Mr. Logan
- Nan's Christmas Carol
(2009)
... Ghost of Christmas Present
- Comic Relief Special
(2007)
... Mr. Logan
2009
Doctor Who: Dreamland
(TV Mini-Series)
The Doctor
The Doctor
- Episode #1.6
(2009)
... The Doctor (voice)
- Episode #1.5
(2009)
... The Doctor (voice)
- Episode #1.4
(2009)
... The Doctor (voice)
- Episode #1.3
(2009)
... The Doctor (voice)
- Episode #1.2
(2009)
... The Doctor (voice)
2009
The Sarah Jane Adventures
(TV Series)
The Doctor
The Doctor
- The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith: Part 2
(2009)
... The Doctor
- The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith: Part 1
(2009)
... The Doctor
2005-2008
Children in Need
(TV Series)
The Doctor
The Doctor
- Episode #1.29
(2008)
... The Doctor
- Episode #1.28
(2007)
... The Doctor
- Episode #1.26
(2005)
... The Doctor
2007
Dead Ringers
(TV Series)
Regenerated Tony Blair
Regenerated Tony Blair
- Episode #7.6
(2007)
... Regenerated Tony Blair
2006
The Romantics
(TV Mini-Series)
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
- Liberty
(2006)
... Jean-Jacques Rousseau
2005
Secret Smile
(TV Mini-Series)
Brendan Block
Brendan Block
- Episode #1.2
(2005)
... Brendan Block
- Episode #1.1
(2005)
... Brendan Block
2005
Casanova
(TV Mini-Series)
Casanova
Casanova
- Episode #1.3
(2005)
... Casanova
- Episode #1.2
(2005)
... Casanova
- Episode #1.1
(2005)
... Casanova
2004
Blackpool
(TV Mini-Series)
D.I. Peter Carlisle
D.I. Peter Carlisle
- Episode #1.6
(2004)
... D.I. Peter Carlisle
- Episode #1.5
(2004)
... D.I. Peter Carlisle
- Episode #1.4
(2004)
... D.I. Peter Carlisle
- Episode #1.3
(2004)
... D.I. Peter Carlisle
- Episode #1.2
(2004)
... D.I. Peter Carlisle
2004
He Knew He Was Right
(TV Mini-Series)
Mr. Gibson
Mr. Gibson
- Part 4
(2004)
... Mr. Gibson
- Part 3
(2004)
... Mr. Gibson
- Part 2
(2004)
... Mr. Gibson
- Part 1
(2004)
... Mr. Gibson
2003
Doctor Who: Scream of the Shalka
(TV Mini-Series)
Warehouseman
Warehouseman
- Episode #1.5
(2003)
... Warehouseman (voice, uncredited)
2003
Terri McIntyre
(TV Series)
Greig Miller
Greig Miller
- Wave
(2003)
... Greig Miller
- Blaze
(2003)
... Greig Miller
- Thong
(2003)
... Greig Miller
- Dick
(2003)
... Greig Miller
- Shamed
(2003)
... Greig Miller
2003
Posh Nosh
(TV Series)
Piers / Jose-Luis
Piers / Jose-Luis
- Comfort Food
(2003)
... Piers
- Paella
(2003)
... Jose-Luis
2000
The Mrs Bradley Mysteries
(TV Series)
Max Valentine
Max Valentine
- Death at the Opera
(2000)
... Max Valentine
1998
Duck Patrol
(TV Series)
Simon 'Darwin' Brown
Simon 'Darwin' Brown
- The Siege of Mallory Wharf
(1998)
... Simon 'Darwin' Brown
- River Rage
(1998)
... Simon 'Darwin' Brown
- Duck Turpin
(1998)
... Simon 'Darwin' Brown
- The Spirit of the Deep
(1998)
... Simon 'Darwin' Brown
- Occurrences
(1998)
... Simon 'Darwin' Brown
1995
The Tales of Para Handy
(TV Series)
John MacBryde
John MacBryde
- Para Handy's Piper
(1995)
... John MacBryde
1994
Takin' Over the Asylum
(TV Mini-Series)
Campbell
Campbell
- Let It Be
(1994)
... Campbell
- Rainy Night in Georgia
(1994)
... Campbell
- Fool on the Hill
(1994)
... Campbell
- You Always Hurt the One You Love
(1994)
... Campbell
- Fly Like an Eagle
(1994)
... Campbell
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He acted in Richard Nelson's play, "The General from America", in a Royal Shakespeare Company production at The Pit Theatre in London, England with John Woodvine, Stephen Boxer, James Laurenson, Rachel Joyce, Corin Redgrave and Adam Godley in the cast. Howard Davies was the director. See more »Height:
6' 1" (1.85 m)
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I love a bit of political drama; The West Wing (1999) is probably my favourite television series of all time. See more »Trivia:
Acted with the 7:84 Theatre Company, a genre-bending, ground-breaking, political Scottish Theatre Group. See more »Trademark:
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