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Born
Matt Smith was born in 1982. He was born in Northampton. His parents were David and Lynne Smith. He stayed in Northampton while he was growing up. -
Graduated
As a kid Matt Smith would go to Northampton School for Boys. He grew up wanting to be a soccer player, but was injured. He then went into drama, being forced to sign up for plays. He later graduated from The University of East Anglia in 2005. -
First Major Television Show Interview
Matt Smith started his first show as Jim Taylor in a show based on the Sally Lockhart books. He later had his first major television role as Danny Foster. During an interview about the character he played Matt Smith described him as romantic yet cynical. -
In Bruges
Even though Matt Smith didn't get the main roll, he was featured in a deleted scene. The scene portrayed him as a young version of Harry Waters. This was in the year 2008. In Bruges -
Became the 11th Doctor
January, 2009, Matt Smith replaced David Tennant as The Doctor in the tv series Doctor Who. Out of the many actors that were hoping to get the part, Matt Smith was relatively unknown. He later additioned for the role of John Watson, in the tv show Sherlock, but didn't make the cut. -
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
Matt Smith starred in a spoof on Pride and Prejudice. The film is a mix of horror, comedy, and romance. Difference social classes from the 19th century are forced to team up to fight against zombies. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies -
Womb
Matt Smith got a star roll in the movie Womb. The movie is about a young woman who can't get over the loss of her loved one. She is forced to watch over his life. Womb -
SFX Awards
In 2011 Matt Smith was nominated for the SFX Award. He was nominated for best actor for his roll in Doctor Who. He won. -
SFX Awards
Matt Smith was again nominated for the SFX awards. This time he won in the year 2012. It was again for his roll in Doctor Who. -
National Television Awards
Matt Smith was nominate dfor the National Television Awards. The category being Best Outstanding Drama Performance, he won in 2012. He won for his work in Doctor Who. -
Leaving Doctor Who
In 2010 Matt Smith replaced David Tennant as The Doctor. In mid 2013, Matt Smith decided that his roll for the Doctor was over. Peter Capaldi later replaced him as the Doctor. Matt Smith Leaves the Show -
Played as the bully in Lost River
Matt Smith had a role in a movie called Lost River, as the bully. The film was released in 2014. The movie is about a single mother and her son, who discovers an underwater town. Lost River
