Matt Smith English stage, film and television actor Date of Birth: 28.10.1982 Country: Great Britain

1. Biography of Matt Smith
2. Early Life and Football Career
3. Early Acting Career
4. Television Breakthrough as the Eleventh Doctor
5. Film Career and Future Projects

Biography of Matt Smith

Matthew Robert Smith, known as Matt Smith, is an English actor of stage, film, and television. Despite his relatively short career, he has already made a mark in the Guinness Book of World Records. Smith gained fame for his role in the cult TV series "Doctor Who," which holds the record as the longest-running series and for having the youngest actor in the lead role.

Early Life and Football Career

Matt Smith was born on October 28, 1982, in Northampton, England. He grew up with his older sister Laura Jane, who later became a dancer. Smith's father, David Smith, was a professional football player for the local team before starting a family business in plastic recycling. Smith himself was passionate about football and played as a central defender for various teams, including the youth team of Leicester City.

At the age of 16, Smith suffered a serious back injury that ended his football career. Despite his father's hopes for him to become a professional footballer, Smith's life took a different turn.

Early Acting Career

During his time in secondary school, Smith discovered his love for acting. He excelled in playing the piano, was passionate about chess, and participated in school plays. One of his teachers recognized his talent for acting and encouraged him to pursue it. This led Smith to study acting and literature at the University of East Anglia.

After graduating in 2003, Smith joined the National Youth Theatre and made his theatrical debut as Thomas Becket in the play "Murder in the Cathedral." He then portrayed Fagot in the production of "The Master and Margarita" and received critical acclaim for his performances. Smith joined the Royal Court Theatre and later appeared in productions at the Royal National Theatre.

Television Breakthrough as the Eleventh Doctor

In 2006, Smith landed his first notable television role as Jim Taylor in the TV movie "Ruby in the Smoke." He gained further recognition in 2007 when he played the young politician Danny Foster in the TV series "Party Animals," which focused on the lives of British parliamentarians.

However, Smith's breakthrough came in 2010 when he was cast as the eleventh incarnation of the Doctor in the iconic TV series "Doctor Who." Despite initial skepticism, Smith's portrayal of the eccentric time-traveling Doctor won over both critics and fans. He received several award nominations and won the SFX and BAFTA TV awards for Best Actor. Smith also starred in the spin-off series "The Sarah Jane Adventures."

Film Career and Future Projects

In addition to his television work, Smith has appeared in several films. He starred in the science fiction movie "Womb" (2010) and gained critical acclaim for his role as Christopher Isherwood in the biographical film "Christopher and His Kind" (2011). Smith also portrayed 1948 Olympic champion Bert Bushnell in the film "Bert and Dickie" (2012) and was chosen as one of the torchbearers for the London Olympics.

Smith continues to work in both film and theater. He appeared in the thriller "Lost River" (2014) and was cast in the upcoming fifth installment of the "Terminator" series, set to be released in 2015. Smith also performs on stage at the Almeida Theatre in London.

Regarding his personal life, Smith has been linked romantically to actresses and models, but there is no official information about his current relationship status.