Matt Smith - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 28, 1982 |
|---|---|
| Age | 43 |
| Birthplace | Northampton, Northamptonshire, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Matt Smith's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Millennial Generation |
| Known For | Portraying the Eleventh Doctor in 'Doctor Who' and Prince Philip in 'The Crown'. |
Intro
Matt Smith is an English actor best known for his role as the Eleventh Doctor in the iconic British television series 'Doctor Who' and as Prince Philip in the critically acclaimed Netflix series 'The Crown.'
Early Life & Background
Matt Smith was born and raised in Northampton, England. Initially aspiring to be a professional footballer, Smith's athletic career was cut short by a back injury, leading him to pursue acting. He joined the National Youth Theatre and later studied Drama and Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia.
Career Highlights
- Cast as the Eleventh Doctor in 'Doctor Who' from 2010 to 2013, becoming the youngest actor to play the role at that time.
- Portrayed Prince Philip in the first two seasons of Netflix's 'The Crown' (2016–2017), earning an Emmy nomination.
- Appeared as Daemon Targaryen in HBO's 'House of the Dragon' (2022–present).
- Performed in notable stage productions, including 'That Face' at the Royal Court Theatre.
Trivia
- Smith originally hoped for a career in football before turning to acting due to a back injury.
- He was the youngest actor to be cast as the Doctor in 'Doctor Who' at age 26.
- He has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy for his performance in 'The Crown'.
FAQs
People also ask
Matt Smith is 43 years old.
Matt Smith was born the 28 October 1982.
Northampton, Northamptonshire, England.
On His Birth-Day
About October 28th, 1982, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 28, 1982, the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), led by Felipe González, secured a historic victory in Spain's general elections, obtaining 48.11% of the vote and 202 seats in the Congress of Deputies, achieving an absolute majority. This marked the first time a socialist party governed Spain since the Spanish Civil War, leading to significant social and economic reforms under González's leadership.
- Day of the week: October 28th, 1982 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Who Can It Be Now? by Men At Work
- #1 UK song: I Don't Wanna Dance by Eddy Grant
- Popular movie: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan directed by Nicholas Meyer
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