David Tennant

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Recent Role:
Jimmy Murphy on United
Gender:
Male
Born:
4-18-1971
Birthplace:
Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland, UK
Birth Name:
David John McDonald
David was born in 1971, in Scotland, to the Rev. Alexander and Helen McDonald. The youngest of three, he has a brother, Blair (managing director of Sony Music Publishing for Great Britain) and a sister, Karen and has admitted to being a committed Christian. In July 2007, following a battle with cancer, his mother passed away, and David is now patron of the Association of International Cancer Research (AICR). From a very young age he was keen to be an actor, which intensified when he attended Paisley Grammar School. He trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, and acted withMore the 7:84 Theatre Company, a genre-bending, ground-breaking, political Scottish Theatre Group. David is godfather to Arabella Weir from The Fast Show youngest child. Both of them have worked with each other in several projects. He changed his name to avoid confusion with another actor, and picked Tennant from Neil Tennant of the Pet Shop Boys. David had a successful career in theatre before moving to TV with starring roles in Takin Over the Asylum, Blackpool and Russell T. Davies' Casanova before becoming the Tenth Doctor in the revitalised Doctor Who. The actor has been connected to a few co-workers from Doctor Who and other projects but as of present, he remains unmarried and has openly admitted in being shy about discussing his private life, especially his romantic history. In September 2008 the author Nigel Goodall released a biography on David titled David Tennant: A Life in Time and Space. However, the book itself was not done under the actor's consent.

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    10 Perfect
    One of the most talented actor ever. It's just a great pleasure to watch him, either as a brilliant 900 year old Time Lord, or a chilling stalker called Brendan Block. Ever so much energy, that burst right across the screen. hide show

    My first contact with David Tennant when I chanced upon an 'old' British TV show called Doctor Who. Never knew who or what that was, merely that the idea of a TV show about a time travelling alien is slightly ridiculous. But his energy shone through the screen, and I couldn't help but carry on watching, whatever it was. By the end of that episode, I wanted to know more about who this Doctor is, and who the guy acting as him is.

    And it opened up a completely new world for me, introducing me to the world of the Who. And as proof that he is not to be typecast as just the guy who did 'Doctor Who', Tennant found time to participate in several other projects, including a rather scary 2-part mini series called Secret Smile. I had to admit that I was 'mentally scarred' after watching it just once, because the character Tennant played, a Mr Brendan Block, was a psycho, and I couldn't help but shudder when I saw that cold chilling look he occasionally flashed, when he thinks no one is looking.

    As I got more hooked to the Doctor Who series, I could also see the depth and breadth of his performance in his Doctor, where one moment he was bursting with manic energy, he could swiftly engage into a cold, almost alien-like ruthlessness, yet there was that tinge of deep sadness in his eyes.

    His generosity with his time outside of Doctor Who helped to build his reputation as an approachable and friendly person. I know first-hand, because I was lucky enough to meet the man once, and his warmth and enthusiasm just completely won me over. Never mind the fact that he was already the most well known (and well loved) actor in Britain, he didn't turn down any autograph or photo requests, no matter how busy he was.

    I certainly hope that we will see more of David Tennant in the years to come. He is too good an actor to be just put to pasture after he hands over his sonic screwdriver and TARDIS key.

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    Remarkable mix of charisma, humour and wit. hide show

    As for most, before Doctor Who (2005) got rolling, I never knew Tennant existed. But here's the added kicker: I hated the first season of Dr. Who and stopped watching after two episodes. After a couple of years I chanced a bit of an episode of season 2 and was immediately brought to attention by this witty, skinny bloke. However, carrying the bad vibes of the first season, it didn't take. Cue a year later, another chance encounted with an episode, from season 3 I believe. This time I watched the whole episode. And then got all of them. Needless to say, I now believe Tennant to be one of the most tallented actors of the old continent (having now seen things like Recovery and even his episode on Darren Brown's Trick or Treat). He genuinely seems to have the joy of experience around him, an air of huge amonth of good energy. That transmits to us, no question about it: women find him adorable and sexy, men admire his boundless charisma. All in all, I can't see him doing anything wrong in his career as long as he stays who he is on the inside.
    Brilliant.

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    i feel that David Tennant should be in alot more movies and tv programmes hide show

    I feel that David Tennant should be in alot more things like movies and tv programmes.Not only is he very sexy lol but he is very talented and entertaining. He has already been in alot of tv programmes like Dr who, Blackpool, Secret smile etc. but he is better than alot of actors out there and could easily replace them. Im not sure if he has been im any movies... but if he hasnt then he should.I think he would be a great James Bond Actually because he is very sexy in a suit! :). also he would be great in a funny film because he is very funny and acting comes easilly to him. so if your reading this David you should go bigger than t.v programmes and go into movies because it would be a big hit! by Sarah Williamson x

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    Think David is the sexiest Scottish male? Give him your vote at www.galaxyscotland.co.uk hide show

    So would you think David Tennant is the sexiest male celeb from Scotland? Well he's up against other actors such as Sir Sean Connery, Ewan McGregor, Robert Carlyle and James McAvoy; sportstars Sean Lamont, Ally McCoist and olympic champ Chris Hoy; chef Gordon Ramsey; and musicians Calvis Harris and X Factor's Leon Jackson. If you're routing for him (or you'd rather see one of the other guys win) head over to the brand new www.galaxyscotland.co.uk Hot Scot page and vote. Plus, get your mates to vote and you could bag yourself 500 quid worth of House of Fraser vouchers. Nice!

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    wow. hide show

    he is just the best actor ever. and he is extremely GORGEOUS! this is why i gave him 10, and why i love him soooo much =) :
    1. Velvet jackets: Seriously, what other man could carry off this garment with such aplomb? And he has such a variety! The red, is my personal favourite.
    2. His cool-ness: Constantly spotted at trendy gigs, and with what appears to be a rather good taste in music, David is far cooler than his general geekiness lets on :) 3. The Big, Fat Quiz of The Year The very first moment I thought 'Well lookie here, what a hottie!'. That tweed blazer? Yes please.
    4. David and the kitten: ... because every fangirl's heart gone splody when we saw THAT promo.
    5. His trendy T-shirts: He has quite an abundance of them =]
    6. David and Billie, BFF's 4life. I by no means insinuate anything other than platonic friendship here, but it's completely obvious that they got on famously - and, I presume, still do!
    7. Dreamy smile: It makes me melt quicker than a malteaser on a windowsill on a warm day (kudos to norfolkdumpling for that quote)
    8. Grin of ulitimate glee: David Tennant is in posession of the most joyous glee!face of anybody else to exist. Ever. This be trufax.
    9. Talented eyebrows! The things that man can do with those furry things above his eyes is quite wondrous to behold. 10. Ear pulling: I completely love that, although it is a quirk of both The Doctor and Peter Carlisle, it's totally a DT-self thing, too. Plus, it's adorable!
    11. Long fingers: *ferociously attempts to steer clear of any finger related innuendo ...* just look at them!
    12. David in a kilt: A prood Scotstman, David occasionally bares he knees for the delight of his fangirls. We approve.
    13. Neck: Long, lean and utterly lickable. Connected to a most beauteous collarbone also.
    14. Abercrombie and Fitch hoodies: David seems to have a bit of penchant for such attire, which make him look very snuggly and cute.
    15. Skinniness: One magazine described his 'beach body' as "one of the worst" - I'm sorry, what? He's so skinny and slender and hipbone-y and delicious. I like 'em scrawny. 16. That cover of Doctor Who Magazine: A thud-inducing picture of Ten all specced up, coupled with the sweetest quote ever: "I was voted Sexiest Man In The Universe this year - it's mad! Before Doctor Who I was just skinny, gawky, freak-boy!". Seriously, could he get any sweeter?
    17. David in sunglasses: Oh yeah, he works it.
    18. The Fact That He Chews His Mouth, Like Me: This one is a little bit more personal; I saw the picture and almost fell off the bed in excitement because it would appear that he chews he mouth like I do. People mock me for it, but I take comfort in the fact that he does too.
    19. David in a tux: Guaranteed to induce incoherance in even the most steadfast of people.
    20. Ruffleable hair: Studies have shown that a person placed within three feet of David will be overcome with an uncontrollable urge to run their fingers through his hair. I tell no lies.
    21. Face-pulling: David has a remarkable repertoire of faces in his many roles, which bring joy and glee to all who behold them.
    22. Peek-a-boo ... because the Tenth Doctor can't do stalking.
    23. Friday Night Project the first: He was exceptionally entertaining on this; so likeable and up for anything - he just seemed to have everybody in the palm of his hand. Plus, velvet suit!
    24. Fanboyism: The fact that he's a HUGE Doctor Who fanboy makes him all the more endearing, and it obviously shows in how he undertakes the role. What a star.
    25. The lulz: Never afriad to have a bit of a giggle, pull a prank, or make himself look like a fool, David has an adorable giggle to boot.
    26. Giacomo Casanova: And the amount of gratuitous David!sexing that role brought. Cocky, adorable bastard.
    27. Hugs: C'mon, who doesn't want to be hugged by David?! His companions are lucky peeps.
    28. His dancing: what can i say.
    29. Barty Crouch Jnr. Not only did he deomonstrate his flawless and far-reaching acting skills, he made us oddly attracted to body-stealing psychopaths ... 30. Forearms: Now, I have a bit of a thing for forearms, and David has a very lovely pair indeed.
    31. Peter Carlisle ... because despite his foul mouth, sneaky demeanour and - frankly - sometimes outward cruelty, we love him. The bastard.
    32. Ten plus Screwdriver: Who are we to separate a hero and his phallic object? He loves it so, and we love him loving it.
    33. Friday Night Project the second: So good, they asked him back again! And those trousers! *sigh*
    34. His posterior: Hey, allow me this one indulgence, yeah? It IS rather pert. Yum.
    35. David in glasses: There just aren't words, really. Apart from guh, fnah and nnnnnngggghh.
    36. His smartness: I have a thing for intelligent guys, and woah. doesn't he just do it PERFECTLY! wow.
    37. His general cuteness and everything and being able to switch accents really well: he's just soooooooooo adorable!!!! and he is such a great actor! and how he can switch his accents, perfectly.

    37 things; his age!

    hehe he is just PERFECT. and i'm going to see him at stratford upon avon in love's labour's lost =)

    i think he's just utterly brilliant!

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