Matt Smith

Date of Birth: October 28, 1982

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

Matthew Robert Smith, widely recognized as Matt Smith, is a British actor born on October 28, 1982, in Northampton, England. Smith began his career on stage, performing in plays such as “Murder in the Cathedral” and “The History Boys.” He gained international fame when he was cast as the Eleventh Doctor in the long-running British TV series “Doctor Who,” becoming the youngest actor to portray the character at age 26. His portrayal of the quirky yet profound Time Lord earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. Following his success on “Doctor Who,” Smith transitioned to other prominent roles, including playing Prince Philip in the Netflix series “The Crown,” for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. He has also appeared in films such as “Terminator Genisys” and “Last Night in Soho.”

5 Interesting Facts about Matt Smith

1. Matt Smith originally aspired to be a professional footballer but had to abandon his dreams due to a back injury.

2. He was the first actor to receive a BAFTA nomination for his role as the Doctor in “Doctor Who.”

3. Smith is an accomplished stage actor and has performed with the Royal National Theatre.

4. He is the only “Doctor Who” actor to have been born after the series originally started in 1963.

5. Smith directed his first short film, “Cargese,” in 2013, showcasing his talents behind the camera.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Matt Smith

1. “I think that you always have something left, that you take something of the character with you.”

2. “As an actor, I think most people have a base level of insecurity. It’s about channeling that in the right way.”

3. “I’m quite interested in the edge, in the sense that you have to go to the edge to create something that’s not safe.”

4. “I think the Doctor is the ultimate optimist, and I think that’s a great message to take away.”

5. “You never know what’s around the corner; it could be everything, or it could be nothing. You keep putting one foot in front of the other, and then one day you look back and you’ve climbed a mountain.”