David Tennant
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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.
Known for
Credits
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
as Barty Crouch Junior
How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
as Spitelout (voice)
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)
as Spitelout / Ivar the Whitless (voice)
The Thursday Murder Club (2025)
as Ian
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022)
as Scrooge McDuck (voice)
Ferdinand (2017)
as Angus (voice)
Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
as John Knox
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! (2012)
as Charles Darwin (voice)
The Amazing Maurice (2022)
as Dangerous Beans (voice)
Fright Night (2011)
as Peter Vincent
The Loud House Movie (2021)
as Angus (voice)
Bad Samaritan (2018)
as Cale Erendreich
Postman Pat: The Movie (2014)
as Wilf (voice)
What We Did on Our Holiday (2014)
as Doug McLeod
The Paloni Show! Halloween Special! (2022)
as Roach Chef (voice)
Einstein and Eddington (2008)
as Arthur Eddington
St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold (2009)
as Captain Lord Pomfrey / Sir Piers Pomfrey
Jude (1996)
as Drunk Undergraduate
Doctor Who: The Runaway Bride (2006)
as The Doctor
Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor (2013)
as The Doctor (10)
Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song (2015)
as The Doctor (10) (picture) (uncredited)
The Decoy Bride (2011)
as James Arber
The Highway Rat (2018)
as The Highway Rat (voice)
RSC Live: Richard II (2013)
as Richard II
L.A. Without a Map (1999)
as Richard
Wings 3D (2014)
as Narrator (voice)
Cinderella: A Comic Relief Pantomime for Christmas (2020)
as Self
Glorious 39 (2009)
as Hector
An Audience with Adele (2021)
as Self
Bright Young Things (2003)
as Ginger Littlejohn
Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned (2007)
as The Doctor
Being Considered (2000)
Actor
Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars (2009)
as The Doctor
United (2011)
as Jimmy Murphy
The National Television Awards Celebrate 25 Years (2020)
as Self
Macbeth (2025)
as Macbeth
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas (2007)
as Self
Endgame (2009)
as Self - Host (uncredited)
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey's Monster Musical (2015)
as Igor the Door (voice)
The Big Night In (2020)
as Mr. Logan
Derren Brown: Pushed to the Edge (2016)
as Himself
Doctor Who at the Proms (2024)
as The Doctor (14) (10) (archive footage)
So You Want To Be A Pirate! (2012)
as Charles Darwin
You, Me and Him (2018)
as John
Beauty and the Beast: A Comic Relief Pantomime for Christmas (2021)
as Self
Fireman Sam: Alien Alert! The Movie (2017)
as Buck Douglas (voice)
Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger! (2012)
as Donald / Roderick Peterson
Discovering Hamlet (2011)
as Self
Shrek: Once Upon a Time (2011)
as Self / Narrator
Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead (2009)
as The Doctor
A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman (2015)
as Self - Voice of Charles Darwin
Hamlet (2009)
as Hamlet
imagine… Russell T Davies: The Doctor and Me (2023)
as Self
Children In Need 2019: Got It Covered (2019)
as Self
The Neverending Pillow Fort (—)
Actor
The Catherine Tate Show: Nan's Christmas Carol (2009)
as Ghost of Christmas Present
Doctor Who: The Next Doctor (2008)
as The Doctor
The Quatermass Experiment (2005)
as Doctor Gordon Briscoe
The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot (2013)
as Self
Doctor Who: Wish World & The Reality War (2025)
as The Doctor / The Doctor (archive footage) (uncredited)
Doctor Who: 60th Anniversary Specials (2023)
as The Doctor (archive footage)
Earthflight (2013)
as Himself - Narrator
The Amazing Maurice: The Waters of Life (—)
as Dangerous Beans (voice)
Heart to Heart (2020)
as Heart
National Theatre Live: Good (2023)
as Professor John Halder/Johnny
Doctor Who: Time Crash (2007)
as The Doctor (10)
Doctor Who Children in Need Special 2023 (2023)
as The Doctor
The Joy of Sex (—)
Actor
Shakespeare Live! From the RSC (2016)
as Self - Host
Doctor Who: The End of Time (2010)
as The Doctor
Doctor Who: Music of the Spheres - Doctor Who at the Proms 2008 (2008)
as The Doctor (Uncredited)
Shakespeare's Sonnets (2012)
Actor
Doctor Who Explained (2013)
as Self
Spy in the Snow (2018)
as Narrator
Polar Bear: Spy on the Ice (2011)
as Narrator
Gerry Rafferty: Right Down the Line (2011)
as Narrator
Our Sarah Jane: The Life of Elisabeth Sladen (2020)
as Self
The Itch of the Golden Nit (2011)
as Radio Newsreader / Stretchy McStretch (voice)
Doctor Who: The Ultimate Time Lord with Peter Davison (2014)
as Self
David Tennant's Video Diary (2007)
as Self
Doctor Who: Tales Lost in Time (2011)
Actor
Proclaimers: This Is the Story (2017)
as Self
Monty Python in Aberystwyth (2009)
as Narrator
Talking Doctor Who (2023)
as Self - Presenter
Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty (2013)
as The Doctor (archive footage)
Old Street (2004)
as Mr. Watson
Much Ado About Nothing (2011)
as Benedick
Doctor Who: The Infinite Quest (2007)
as The Doctor (voice)
Traffic Warden (2004)
as Traffic Warden
Learners (2007)
as Chris
Mad to Be Normal (2017)
as RD Laing
Knights of Classic Drama at the BBC (2015)
as Narrator
Doctor Who: A New Dimension (2005)
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Good Omens: Lockdown (2020)
as Crowley (voice)
Comic Relief 2024: Funny for Money (2024)
as Self
Catherine Tate: Laughing at the Noughties (2011)
as Self
Doctor Who: Tales from the TARDIS (2013)
as Self
The Nation's Favourite Beatles Number One (2015)
as Self
Sweetnightgoodheart (2005)
as Pete
The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story (2020)
as Narrator (voice)
The Last September (2000)
as Captain Gerald Colthurst
Biting the Hands (1989)
as 3rd Squaddie
Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide (2013)
as Self
Lachlan Macquarie: The Father of Australia (2011)
as Narrator
The Muppets Take The O2 (2018)
as Self
Nine 1/2 Minutes (2002)
as Charlie
96 Ways to Say I Love You (2015)
as Mark
Doctor Who: The Ultimate Companion (2014)
as Self / The Doctor (archive footage)
Doctor Who: Farewell to Matt Smith (2013)
Actor
The Chatterley Affair (2006)
as Richard Hoggart
DuckTales: Destination Adventure! (2018)
as Scrooge McDuck (voice)
Inside Einstein's Mind: The Enigma of Space and Time (2015)
as Narrator (Voice UK)
Come in Number Five (2011)
as Presenter
The Science of Doctor Who (2012)
as The Doctor (archive footage)
The Day of the Doctor: Cinema Intro (2013)
as The Doctor (10)
Bring Something Back: The Making of 'The Quatermass Experiment' (2005)
Actor
Recovery (2007)
as Alan Hamilton
The Wind in the Willows (—)
as Basil
Dames of Classic Drama at the BBC (2015)
as Narrator
Doctor Who: The Christmas Invasion (2005)
as The Doctor
The Friday Night Project - Unleashed (2007)
as Self - Guest Host
Human Footprint (2008)
as Narrator (self)
Comic Relief 2023 (2023)
as Self - Host
Doctor Who: The Bedtime Story (2023)
as The Doctor
My Sarah Jane: A Tribute to Elisabeth Sladen (2011)
as Self
The Deputy (2004)
as Christopher Williams
The Ballad of Russell & Julie (2011)
as Russell T. Davies / Self
Einstein 100 (2016)
as Narrator
Bite (1997)
as Alastair Galbraith
Spaces (1993)
as Vinny
The Big Fat Quiz of Everything (2025)
as Self
Good Omens - Season 3: An Ineffable Goodbye (2026)
as self
Stealing Shakespeare (2010)
as Narrator
Screening (2020)
as Timothy
Doctor Who: Recollections with Russell and David (2023)
as Self
Doctor Who: A Celebration (2006)
as Self - Host
Quality Control (1996)
as Gary Innes