David Tennant

David Tennant is a Scottish actor, director and producer, known for his diverse roles in television, film and stage. He has a career spanning several decades in the entertainment industry. He is best known for his portrayal of the tenth incarnation of the Doctor in the popular sci-fi series "Doctor Who," a role he reprised for the series' 50th and 60th anniversary specials.

After "Doctor Who" Tennant appeared in "Broadchurch," "Jessica Jones," and the fantasy series "Good Omens," and "Staged." In addition to his on-screen work, Tennant has a rich background in theatre, having performed in a 2008 Royal Shakespeare Company production of "Hamlet", which was later adapted for television, and in the title role of "Richard II".

Tennant has made significant contributions as a voice actor, lending his voice to Scrooge McDuck in the animated series "DuckTales."

His early career began in British theatre, where he frequently performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company and appeared in several audio dramatizations of Shakespeare for the Arkangel Shakespeare series. His performance in "Lobby Hero" earned him a nomination for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Play.

Tennant's skills also extend to directing, as evidenced by his directorial debut on the "Doctor Who Confidential" episode "Do You Remember The First Time?" in 2007. Furthermore, he has starred in audio dramas produced by Big Finish Productions, reprising his role as the Tenth Doctor alongside former companions.

Tennant won the International Emmy Award for Best Actor for his role in "Des", and the National Television Award for Special Recognition in 2015. He was nominated as Best Actor at the Royal Television Society Programme Awards 2010 for his role in the British drama "Single Father". Tennant has also found success as a host, presenting Red Nose Day 2009, hosting the Masterpiece Contemporary programming strand on the American Public Broadcasting Service, and launching his podcast "David Tennant Does a Podcast With..." featuring notable guests. His written contributions include providing forewords for several books, including "Doctor Who: The Inside Story" and "Elisabeth Sladen: The Autobiography".