Matt Smith

Biography

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. Extending his repertoire into West End theatre, he has since performed in the stage adaptation of Swimming with Sharks with Christian Slater, followed a year later by a critically acclaimed performance in That Face. Smith's first television role was in 2006 as Jim Taylor in the BBC adaptations of Philip Pullman's The Ruby in the Smoke and The Shadow in the North. His first significant television role came as Danny…

Movies & TV Shows

1. Terminator Genisys (2015) — Alex / Skynet
2. House of the Dragon (2022) — Prince Daemon Targaryen
3. Family Guy (1999) — (voice)
4. Morbius (2022) — Milo
5. Last Night in Soho (2021) — Jack
6. Doctor Who (2005) — The Doctor
7. The Crown (2016) — Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
8. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016) — Parson Collins
9. His House (2020) — Mark Essworth
10. Official Secrets (2019) — Martin Bright
11. Caught Stealing (2025) — Russ
12. Top Gear (2002) — Self
13. Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor (2013) — The Doctor (11)
14. Lost River (2015) — Bully
15. Womb (2010) — Thomas
16. Patient Zero (2018) — Morgan
17. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) — Self - Guest
18. Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor (2013) — The Doctor (11)
19. The Graham Norton Show (2007) — Self
20. The Forgiven (2022) — Richard Galloway
21. Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol (2010) — The Doctor
22. Charlie Says (2019) — Charles Manson
23. Doctor Who: The Snowmen (2012) — The Doctor
24. An Adventure in Space and Time (2013) — Self / The Doctor (11) (uncredited)
25. Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song (2015) — The Doctor (11) (picture) (uncredited)
26. The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015) — Self
27. Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe (2011) — The Doctor
28. Secret Diary of a Call Girl (2007) — Tim
29. Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) — Self
30. Doctor Who: Deep Breath (2014) — The Doctor (11)
31. The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) — Self
32. The Sarah Jane Adventures (2007) — The Doctor
33. Starve Acre (2024) — Richard
34. Christopher and His Kind (2011) — Christopher Isherwood
35. Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) — Self - Guest
36. The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot (2013) — Self
37. This Time with Alan Partridge (2019) — Dan Milner
38. Mapplethorpe (2019) — Robert Mapplethorpe
39. Doctor Who Confidential (2005) — Self
40. The One Show (2006) — Self - Guest

Directed

1. Playhouse Presents (2012) — Director