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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Early life=== | ===Early life=== | ||
Smith grew up in Northampton and attended Northampton School for Boys<ref name="imdb">http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1741002/bio</ref>. He originally wanted to be a footballer but had to give up football after a back injury.<ref name=thisislondon>http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23482551-details/That+face+to+watch/article.do</ref> <ref name ="imdb" /> After encouragement from his drama teacher he joined the National Youth Theatre. | Smith grew up in Northampton and attended Northampton School for Boys, mocked for having a face "with elbows".<ref name="imdb">http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1741002/bio</ref>. He originally wanted to be a footballer but had to give up football after a back injury.<ref name=thisislondon>http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23482551-details/That+face+to+watch/article.do</ref> <ref name ="imdb" /> After encouragement from his drama teacher he joined the National Youth Theatre. | ||
He studied at University of East Anglia, reading Drama and Creative Writing. | He studied at University of East Anglia, reading Drama and Creative Writing. | ||
Unfortunately, he's going to be rubbish. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* {{imdb name|id= 1741002|name=Matt Smith}} | * | ||
* [http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/news/interviews/view/item100026/Matt-Smith/ Official London Theatre Guide, The Big Interview with Matt Smith] | {{imdb name|id= 1741002|name=Matt Smith}} | ||
* [http://london.broadway.com/story/id/3008985 (Fresh Face: Matt Smith) London.Broadway.com] A 2007 interview with Matt Smith while in Swimming With Sharks | |||
** [http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/news/interviews/view/item100026/Matt-Smith/ Official London Theatre Guide, The Big Interview with Matt Smith] | |||
** [http://london.broadway.com/story/id/3008985 (Fresh Face: Matt Smith) London.Broadway.com] A 2007 interview with Matt Smith while in Swimming With Sharks | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
{{Wikipediainfo|Matt Smith (British actor)}} | {{Wikipediainfo|Matt Smith (British actor)}} | ||
Revision as of 14:09, 16 July 2009
Matt Smith (born 28th October 1982) has been announced as the actor who will portray Eleventh Doctor. He will take over the role from 2010 onwards, taking over the role from Tenth Doctor actor David Tennant at the end of the 2009 specials. At 26, he will be the youngest actor to portray the Doctor the title role of Doctor Who.
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Matt Smith
Biography
Early life
Smith grew up in Northampton and attended Northampton School for Boys, mocked for having a face "with elbows".[1]. He originally wanted to be a footballer but had to give up football after a back injury.[2] [1] After encouragement from his drama teacher he joined the National Youth Theatre.
He studied at University of East Anglia, reading Drama and Creative Writing.
Unfortunately, he's going to be rubbish.
External links
- Official London Theatre Guide, The Big Interview with Matt Smith
- (Fresh Face: Matt Smith) London.Broadway.com A 2007 interview with Matt Smith while in Swimming With Sharks
References
