Matt Smith - Actor
Age: 43
Country: United Kingdom Occupations:
Actor
Matthew Smith, born October 28, 1982, in Northampton, England, is a British actor renowned for his versatile performances across television, film, and theater. He first gained widespread recognition for portraying the Eleventh Doctor in the BBC sci-fi series Doctor Who from 2010 to 2014, bringing a youthful, quirky energy to the iconic Time Lord that revitalized the show's popularity. Standing at 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) with a distinctive mop of dark, tousled hair and sharp features, Smith has a lanky, charismatic presence that lends itself to both intense dramatic roles and offbeat comedy.
Before Doctor Who, he appeared in the BBC's historical drama Bleak House (2005) as Jandy, and later starred as Danny in the thriller series Party Animals (2008). Post-Doctor, his career expanded notably with the lead role of Prince Philip in Netflix's The Crown (2016–2017), earning critical acclaim for capturing the Duke of Edinburgh's stoic demeanor and marital tensions with Queen Elizabeth II. He has since tackled complex antagonists, including the brooding Daemon in HBO's House of the Dragon (2022–present), a prequel to Game of Thrones, and the manipulative Skovorodnikov in the film Morbius (2022). Other notable credits include the indie horror The Midnight Swim (2016), the action-comedy Charlie Says (2018), and voice work in video games like Puppet Combo titles.
Smith's stage work includes a Tony-nominated performance as the titular character in Uncle Vanya on Broadway (2019) and earlier roles with the National Youth Theatre. Known for his method-acting approach and private personal life, he has been in a long-term relationship with actress Georgia Tennant and advocates for environmental causes. As of 2025, he continues to balance high-profile TV projects with selective film roles, solidifying his status as one of Britain's most compelling leading men.