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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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Actor (153 credits)
Actor (153 credits)
2022
The Legend of Vox Machina
(TV Series) (completed)
General Krieg
General Krieg
- Episode #1.2
(2022)
... General Krieg (voice)
- Episode #1.1
(2022)
... General Krieg (voice)
2022
ARK: The Animated Series
(TV Series)
Sir Edmund Rockwell
Sir Edmund Rockwell
- Episode #1.1
(2022)
... Sir Edmund Rockwell (voice)
2018-2021
Gen: Lock
(TV Series)
Dr. Rufus Weller / Additional Voices / Caliban
Dr. Rufus Weller / Additional Voices / Caliban
- Touch What's in Front of You
(2021)
... Dr. Rufus Weller (voice, credit only)
- Twilight
(2021)
... Dr. Rufus Weller (voice)
- The Third Way
(2021)
... Dr. Rufus Weller (voice)
- The Grand Guignol
(2021)
... Dr. Rufus Weller (voice)
- Together. Together.
(2021)
... Dr. Rufus Weller (voice, credit only)
2021
Around the World in 80 Days
(TV Series)
Phileas Fogg
Phileas Fogg
- Episode #1.8
(2021)
... Phileas Fogg
- Episode #1.7
(2021)
... Phileas Fogg
- Episode #1.6
(2021)
... Phileas Fogg
- Episode #1.5
(2021)
... Phileas Fogg
- Episode #1.4
(2021)
... Phileas Fogg
2018-2021
Final Space
(TV Series)
Lord Commander
Lord Commander
- The Devil's Den
(2021)
... Lord Commander (voice)
- The Dead Speak
(2021)
... Lord Commander (voice)
- Until the Sky Falls
(2021)
... Lord Commander (voice)
- Hyper-Transdimensional Bridge Rising
(2021)
... Lord Commander (voice)
- All the Moments Lost
(2021)
... Lord Commander (voice)
2021
Eden
(TV Series)
E92
E92
- Episode 3
(2021)
... E92 (English version, voice)
- Episode 4
(2021)
... E92 (English version, voice)
- Episode 2
(2021)
... E92 (English version, voice)
- Episode 1
(2021)
... E92 (English version, voice)
2021
This Duckburg Life
(Podcast Series)
Scrooge McDuck / Birdinand Magellan
Scrooge McDuck / Birdinand Magellan
- Ghost Library
(2021)
... Scrooge McDuck / Birdinand Magellan (voice)
- Narratron 3000
(2021)
... Scrooge McDuck (voice)
- Adventure Calls
(2021)
... Scrooge McDuck (voice)
2017-2021
DuckTales
(TV Series)
Scrooge McDuck / Dirty Dingus / Hat Pirate
Scrooge McDuck / Dirty Dingus / Hat Pirate
- The Last Adventure!
(2021)
... Scrooge McDuck (voice)
- The Life and Crimes of Scrooge McDuck!
(2021)
... Scrooge McDuck (voice)
- How Santa Stole Christmas!
(2020)
... Scrooge McDuck (voice)
- The Fight for Castle McDuck!
(2020)
... Scrooge McDuck / Dirty Dingus (voice)
- The First Adventure!
(2020)
... Scrooge McDuck (voice)
2020-2021
Staged
(TV Series)
David Tennant
David Tennant
- The Warthog and the Mongoose: Part One
(2021)
... David Tennant
- The Warthog and the Mongoose: Part Two
(2021)
... David Tennant
- The Loo Recluse
(2021)
... David Tennant
- Until They Get Home
(2021)
... David Tennant
- Woofty Doofty, David
(2021)
... David Tennant
2020
Fare Well
(Short)
(voice)
2020
Des
(TV Mini Series)
Dennis Nilsen
Dennis Nilsen
- Episode #1.3
(2020)
... Dennis Nilsen
- Episode #1.2
(2020)
... Dennis Nilsen
- Episode #1.1
(2020)
... Dennis Nilsen
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
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
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 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
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)
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
D.I. 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
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
(TV Series)
Igor the Door
Igor the Door
- Mickey's Monster Musical
(2015)
... Igor the Door (voice)
2015
Captain Jake and the Never Land Pirates
(TV Series)
Dread the Evil Genie
Dread the Evil Genie
- Dread the Evil Genie/Sandblast!
(2015)
... Dread the Evil Genie (voice)
- Dread the Pharaoh!/Sharky Unchained!
(2015)
... Dread the Evil Genie (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 short)
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
Totally Doctor Who
(TV Series)
The Doctor
The Doctor
- Episode #2.11
(2007)
... The Doctor (voice)
- Episode #2.10
(2007)
... The Doctor (voice)
- Episode #2.9
(2007)
... The Doctor (voice)
- Episode #2.7
(2007)
... The Doctor (voice)
- Episode #2.6
(2007)
... The Doctor (voice)
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. Carlisle
D.I. Carlisle
- Episode #1.6
(2004)
... D.I. Carlisle
- Episode #1.5
(2004)
... D.I. Carlisle
- Episode #1.4
(2004)
... D.I. Carlisle
- Episode #1.3
(2004)
... D.I. Carlisle
- Episode #1.2
(2004)
... D.I. 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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Soundtrack (4 credits)
Soundtrack (4 credits)
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Thanks (7 credits)
Thanks (7 credits)
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Self (168 credits)
Self (168 credits)
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Archive footage (50 credits)
Archive footage (50 credits)
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His National Theatre credits include: Katurian in "The Pillowman", a new play by Martin McDonagh (2003) and Nick in "What the Butler Saw" by Joe Orton (1995). See more »Alternate Names:
David McDonald | David John Tennant | That F#!king Liar David TennantHeight:
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Georgia Tennant (5 children)
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