Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Character actor, Film actor, Podcaster, Television actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Sunday)
Height
185 cm (6'0")
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Spouse
Georgia Tennant (2011)
Partner
Sophia Myles
Children
5 children: Olive Tennant, Ty Tennant
Parents
Sandy McDonald, Essdale Helen McDonald
Residences
Chiswick
Education
Paisley Grammar School, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
Popularity
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 27
Year context
Born in 1971 -- Nixon ends gold standard (Bretton Woods collapses); Richard Nixon was US president
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Career
Career spanning 27 years (1998-2025)
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (43)
AWARDS (1)
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Primetime Emmy Awards
Daytime Emmy Award
2013
WON
Biography
David John Tennant (né McDonald; 18 April 1971) is a Scottish actor. He is best known for portraying the tenth incarnation of the Doctor in the sci-fi series Doctor Who (2005–2010; 2013). In 2022, he returned to the show as the fourteenth incarnation. His other notable screen roles include DI Alec Hardy in the crime drama series Broadchurch (2013–2017) and its 2014 remake, Kilgrave in the superhero series Jessica Jones (2015–2019), Crowley in the fantasy series Good Omens (2019–present), and various fictionalised versions of himself in the comedy series Staged (2020–2022).
Tennant has worked extensively on stage, including a portrayal of the title character in a 2008 Royal Shakespeare Company production of Hamlet that was later adapted for television. He is also a voice actor, featuring in the animated series DuckTales (2017–2021) as the voice of Scrooge McDuck. In 2015, he received the National Television Award for Special Recognition.
Connections (11)
Married to
Hermione Baddeley
Child of
Hermione Baddeley
Studied at
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Spouse of
Georgia Tennant
Parent of
Olive Tennant
Parent of
Ty Tennant
Child of
Sandy McDonald
Child of
Essdale Helen McDonald
Spouse of
Hermione Baddeley
Child of
Pamela Wyndham
Parent of
Pauline Tennant
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is David Tennant?
David Tennant is 55 years old, born on .
Where was David Tennant born?
David Tennant was born in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland, UK.
What movies or shows has David Tennant been in?
David Tennant has 43 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Hack (2025), The Thursday Murder Club (2025), Rivals (2024), Ahsoka (2023), Inside Man (2022).
What is David Tennant known for?
David Tennant is primarily known as an actor. David John Tennant (né McDonald; 18 April 1971) is a Scottish actor. He is best known for portraying the tenth incarnation of the Doctor in the…
Where can I find more information about David Tennant?
You can find more about David Tennant on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
