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My Take
Matt Smith is, to my mind, one of the most quietly versatile actors Britain has produced this century. The whimsical, ancient-eyed Eleventh Doctor, the simmering Prince Philip of The Crown, and the dangerous charisma of Daemon Targaryen could be three different actors' careers, yet he makes each feel inevitable. I love that he originally chased professional football until a back condition redirected him; you can sense an athlete's physical precision in how he moves on screen. He picks roles with edges rather than safe leading-man fare, and that instinct, more than any single performance, is why I keep watching whatever he signs up for next.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Matt Smith
- Name (Japanese)
- マット・スミス
- Reading
- まっと・すみす
- Born
- October 28, 1982 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dog
- Origin
- Northampton, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / stage actor / actor / accountant
2. Background
- University
- University of East Anglia
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Matt Smith born?
Born October 28, 1982 (age 43).
Where is Matt Smith from?
Matt Smith is from Northampton, United Kingdom.
What does Matt Smith do?
Matt Smith works as television actor, film actor, stage actor, actor, accountant.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.