Actor
Matt Smith
October 28, 1982 · Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, UK
Matthew Robert Smith (born 28 October 1982) is an English actor. He is known for playing the Eleventh Doctor in the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who (2010–2013), Prince Philip in Netflix's historical series The Crown (2016–2017)—for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination—and Daemon Targaryen in HBO's fantasy drama series House of the Dragon(2022–present). Smith initially aspired to be a professional footballer, but spondylolysis forced him out of the sport. After joining the National Youth Theatre and studying drama and creative writing at the University of East Anglia, he began his acting career in 2003, performing in plays such as Murder in the Cathedral, Fresh Kills, The History Boys, and On the Shore of the Wide World in London theatres.
Notable work
6Terminator Genisys (2015)
as Alex / Skynet
8.4House of the Dragon (2022)
as Prince Daemon Targaryen
7.4Family Guy (1999)
as (voice)
5.9Morbius (2022)
as Milo
7.3Last Night in Soho (2021)
as Jack
7.6Doctor Who (2005)
as The Doctor
8.2The Crown (2016)
as Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
6.2Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016)
as Parson Collins
6.4His House (2020)
as Mark Essworth
7.2Official Secrets (2019)
as Martin Bright
6.8Caught Stealing (2025)
as Russ
7.6Top Gear (2002)
as Self
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