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David Tennant

David Tennant is a Scottish actor known for playing the Tenth Doctor in *Doctor Who* and later reprising the role as the Fourteenth Doctor.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

David Tennant is a Scottish actor best known for playing the Tenth Doctor in *Doctor Who*, a role he reprised as the Fourteenth Doctor in 2023. His career spans television, film, stage, and voice work.

Who he is

Born David John McDonald on 18 April 1971 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland, he adopted the stage name Tennant early in his career. He is married to actress Georgia Tennant and has five children.

Key roles

Tennant's most famous role is the Tenth Doctor in *Doctor Who* (2005–2010), with a return as the Fourteenth Doctor in 2023. Other notable parts include Alec Hardy in *Broadchurch*, Kilgrave in *Jessica Jones*, and Crowley in *Good Omens*.

Why it matters

Tennant is a household name in British and Canadian pop culture, thanks to streaming and TV imports. His range—from sci-fi to crime drama to comedy—makes him one of the most versatile actors of his generation.

In short

  • Scottish actor, born 18 April 1971
  • Best known as the Tenth and Fourteenth Doctor in *Doctor Who*
  • Also starred in *Broadchurch*, *Jessica Jones*, *Good Omens*
  • Married to Georgia Tennant, five children
Canadian angle

David Tennant is widely known to Canadian audiences through British television imports and streaming platforms, especially *Doctor Who*, *Broadchurch*, *Jessica Jones*, and *Good Omens*.

Quick questions

Who is David Tennant?
David Tennant is a Scottish actor best known for playing the Tenth Doctor in *Doctor Who*.
What shows has David Tennant been in?
He has appeared in *Doctor Who*, *Broadchurch*, *Jessica Jones*, *Good Omens*, *Casanova*, and *Staged*, among others.
Is David Tennant married?
Yes. He has been married to Georgia Tennant since 2011.

Sources

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Tennant
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, spouse, children, Doctor Who roles
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannicahttps://www.britannica.com/biography/David-Tennant
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupation, Doctor Who prominence
  3. All American Speakershttps://www.allamericanspeakers.com/celebritytalentbios/David+Tennant/391304
    Supports: Career overview and notable roles including Broadchurch, Jessica Jones, Good Omens, Staged
  4. Apple TVhttps://tv.apple.com/gb/person/david-tennant/umc.cpc.5pt72iyupsmvzbmesfj7gih01
    Supports: Selected filmography and notable roles
  5. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0855039/
    Supports: Birth date and biographical overview
  6. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/it/name/nm0855039/
    Supports: Marriage to Georgia Tennant and five children