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David John Tennant was born in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland, to Helen (née McLeod) and Alexander 'Sandy' McDonald. His father was a local Presbyterian minister who later served as the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland from 1997 to 1998.
First Acting Job
1987
At the age of 16, Tennant landed his first acting job in an anti-smoking advertisement shown in schools. This marked the beginning of his career in acting.
Graduation and Early Career
1991
Tennant graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (formerly the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama) and began performing with the 7:84 Theatre Company. He changed his surname to Tennant, inspired by Neil Tennant of the Pet Shop Boys, due to another actor already using the name David McDonald.
Doctor Who
2005
Tennant assumed the role of the Tenth Doctor in the revamped "Doctor Who" series, a role that catapulted him to international fame. He played the Doctor until 2010 and later reprised the role in several special episodes, including the 50th and 60th anniversaries of the show.
Shakespearean Roles
2008
Tennant starred in two significant Royal Shakespeare Company productions: as Hamlet opposite Patrick Stewart’s Claudius and as Berowne in "Love’s Labour’s Lost". These roles showcased his versatility and talent in classical theatre.
Marriage and Continued Success
2011
Tennant married Georgia Tennant (née Moffett), whom he met on the set of "Doctor Who". He continued to excel in various roles, including the title character in the RSC production of "Richard II" and the role of DI Alec Hardy in the TV series "Broadchurch".
Broadchurch and Other Notable Roles
2013-2017
Tennant played the lead role of DI Alec Hardy in "Broadchurch", a role that earned him critical acclaim. He also appeared in other notable series such as "The Escape Artist", "Jessica Jones", and "Good Omens".
Staged and Other Recent Work
2020-2022
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Tennant starred in the comedy series "Staged", which featured fictionalized versions of himself and Michael Sheen. He also continued his voice-over work, including roles in "DuckTales" and "TMNT".
Return to Doctor Who
2022
Tennant returned to "Doctor Who" once again, this time as the Fourteenth Doctor, marking another significant milestone in his long-standing relationship with the series.
Brief
Known For
Portraying the tenth and fourteenth incarnations of the Doctor in the sci-fi series Doctor Who, as well as roles in Broadchurch, Jessica Jones, Good Omens, and Staged.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 18 April 1971.
Born Place: Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland.
Career
Current occupation: Actor.
Previous Place of Work: Royal Shakespeare Company, 7:84 Theatre Company.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Ian Charleson Award for best classical actor under thirty (2000), Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for best actor (2003), National Television Award for Special Recognition (2015), International Emmy Award for Best Actor (2022).
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the David Tennant Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to David Tennant.
David John Tennant was born in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland, to Helen (née McLeod) and Alexander 'Sandy' McDonald. His father was a local Presbyterian minister who later served as the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland from 1997 to 1998.
First Acting Job
1987
At the age of 16, Tennant landed his first acting job in an anti-smoking advertisement shown in schools. This marked the beginning of his career in acting.
Graduation and Early Career
1991
Tennant graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (formerly the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama) and began performing with the 7:84 Theatre Company. He changed his surname to Tennant, inspired by Neil Tennant of the Pet Shop Boys, due to another actor already using the name David McDonald.
Doctor Who
2005
Tennant assumed the role of the Tenth Doctor in the revamped "Doctor Who" series, a role that catapulted him to international fame. He played the Doctor until 2010 and later reprised the role in several special episodes, including the 50th and 60th anniversaries of the show.
Shakespearean Roles
2008
Tennant starred in two significant Royal Shakespeare Company productions: as Hamlet opposite Patrick Stewart’s Claudius and as Berowne in "Love’s Labour’s Lost". These roles showcased his versatility and talent in classical theatre.
Marriage and Continued Success
2011
Tennant married Georgia Tennant (née Moffett), whom he met on the set of "Doctor Who". He continued to excel in various roles, including the title character in the RSC production of "Richard II" and the role of DI Alec Hardy in the TV series "Broadchurch".
Broadchurch and Other Notable Roles
2013-2017
Tennant played the lead role of DI Alec Hardy in "Broadchurch", a role that earned him critical acclaim. He also appeared in other notable series such as "The Escape Artist", "Jessica Jones", and "Good Omens".
Staged and Other Recent Work
2020-2022
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Tennant starred in the comedy series "Staged", which featured fictionalized versions of himself and Michael Sheen. He also continued his voice-over work, including roles in "DuckTales" and "TMNT".
Return to Doctor Who
2022
Tennant returned to "Doctor Who" once again, this time as the Fourteenth Doctor, marking another significant milestone in his long-standing relationship with the series.
Brief
Known For
Portraying the tenth and fourteenth incarnations of the Doctor in the sci-fi series Doctor Who, as well as roles in Broadchurch, Jessica Jones, Good Omens, and Staged.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 18 April 1971.
Born Place: Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland.
Career
Current occupation: Actor.
Previous Place of Work: Royal Shakespeare Company, 7:84 Theatre Company.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Ian Charleson Award for best classical actor under thirty (2000), Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for best actor (2003), National Television Award for Special Recognition (2015), International Emmy Award for Best Actor (2022).
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