---
name: "Matt Smith"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/matt-smith"
fi1m_id: "matt-smith"
imdb_id: "nm1741002"
tmdb_id: 136532
wikidata_id: "Q312385"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "28 October 1982"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 11
average_fi1m_score: 66
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 10
updated: "2026-10-07T16:46:34.838248+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Matt Smith

## Identity

Matt Smith

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/matt-smith
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** matt-smith
- **IMDb ID:** nm1741002
- **TMDB ID:** 136532
- **Wikidata ID:** Q312385
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Smith, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q312385, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1741002/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/136532

Actor. Born 28 October 1982 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, UK.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 28 October 1982, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, UK
- **Active:** 2005–present
- **Also known as:** Matthew Smith, マシュー・スミス
- **Titles on Fi1m:** 11: 10 acting, 1 other
- **Frequently works with:** [Alan Taylor](https://film.one/person/alan-taylor.md), [Brian Grant](https://film.one/person/brian-grant.md), [David Hancock](https://film.one/person/david-hancock.md)
- **BAFTA Television Awards:** 1 BAFTA nomination
- **Average Fi1m score:** 66, as actor, over 10 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 2000s 72 (3), 2010s 68 (4), 2020s 62 (4)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 63 to 62 across 7 titles
- **Score spread:** 0 at 80+, 8 at 60–79, 2 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 2 of 9 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 5, Thriller 4, Action 2, Comedy 2, Horror 2, Science Fiction 2
- **Screen time:** 11 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $674m across 5 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Smith, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q312385, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1741002/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/136532

## Coming up

- *Wishful Thinking* (2027-02-12), Producer
- *Star Wars: Starfighter* (2027-05-26)

## Streaming the US now

- **Netflix:** [*His House*](https://film.one/film/his-house.md) (79), [*The Crown*](https://film.one/tv/the-crown.md) (78), [*Caught Stealing*](https://film.one/film/caught-stealing.md) (68)
- **AMC+:** [*Doctor Who*](https://film.one/tv/doctor-who-2005.md) (78), [*Official Secrets*](https://film.one/film/official-secrets.md) (68)
- **Apple TV:** [*Terminator Genisys*](https://film.one/film/terminator-genisys.md) (45)
- **Disney+:** [*Morbius*](https://film.one/film/morbius.md) (38)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Matt Smith

> Matt Smith makes charm feel unreliable through restless movement and conspicuous mannerisms. We like him best when a part gives that energy something to do; swagger alone is not enough to sustain our interest.

In *Caught Stealing* (2025), Matt Smith’s Russ has a mohawk and a swagger that looks borrowed. We laughed at the gap between that show of confidence and his leaving Austin Butler’s Hank holding the cat. Darren Aronofsky uses him to start the trouble, and Smith makes a quick, funny impression in a film we found entertaining but easy to forget. We like this actor best when a character gives his restless physical habits a purpose; they can become distracting when they seem to be the whole performance.

His Eleventh Doctor in *Doctor Who* (2010–2013), working with writer and showrunner Steven Moffat, made that energy familiar. Smith’s hands, movement and use of costume are noticeable parts of his acting, and subsequent roles have seldom depended on his becoming physically unrecognisable. Prince Philip in *The Crown* (2016–2017) brought him into a more restrained drama, opposite Claire Foy, with royal duty repeatedly intruding on private life. We recommended the series for its precise acting, though its solemnity sometimes slows scenes down and makes us wish it would get on with things. The ensemble setting matters, as does his partnership with Foy, which extends to *Lungs* on stage; he need not supply all the interest himself.

Daemon Targaryen in *House of the Dragon* (2022) continues his association with difficult royal characters and the casting of a likeable performer as someone less easily trusted. That is a sensible use of Smith, whose mannerisms can make charm look practised rather than reassuring. Film parts in *Terminator Genisys* (2015) and *Morbius* (2022) are a reminder that his presence is no guarantee of a satisfying evening. We would rather see him asked to respond to another actor than simply be given permission to behave extravagantly. Start with *The Crown*, provided a convincing ensemble can compensate for the occasional scene that takes too long.

## Biography

Matt Smith is an English actor. He played the Eleventh Doctor in the BBC series *Doctor Who* (2010–2013), Prince Philip in the Netflix series *The Crown* (2016–2017) and Daemon Targaryen in the HBO series *House of the Dragon* (2022–present). He appeared as Russ in the 2025 film *Caught Stealing*.

Born in Northampton on 28 October 1982, Smith initially trained as a footballer before a back injury ended that ambition. He joined the National Youth Theatre and studied drama and creative writing at the University of East Anglia. His early stage work included productions such as *The History Boys* and *That Face* in London theatres.

His television debut came in 2006 in BBC adaptations of Philip Pullman’s Sally Lockhart novels. Film roles include appearances in *Terminator Genisys* (2015), *Last Night in Soho* (2021) and *Morbius* (2022).

*Sources: imdb.com, en.wikipedia.org.*

## On Fi1m (11)

### Performed in (10) — the average rests on these

- *Caught Stealing* (2025), Fi1m 68, as Russ — [page](https://film.one/film/caught-stealing.md)
- *Morbius* (2022), Fi1m 38, as Milo — [page](https://film.one/film/morbius.md)
- *Last Night in Soho* (2021), Fi1m 64, as Jack — [page](https://film.one/film/last-night-in-soho.md)
- *His House* (2020), Fi1m 79, as Mark Essworth — [page](https://film.one/film/his-house.md)
- *Official Secrets* (2019), Fi1m 68, as Martin Bright — [page](https://film.one/film/official-secrets.md)
- *The Crown* (2016), Fi1m 78, as Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-crown.md)
- *Terminator Genisys* (2015), Fi1m 45, as Alex / Skynet — [page](https://film.one/film/terminator-genisys.md)
- *Party Animals* (2007), Fi1m 63, as Danny Foster — [page](https://film.one/tv/party-animals.md)
- *The Street* (2006), Fi1m 74, as Ian Hanley — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-street.md)
- *Doctor Who* (2005), Fi1m 78, as The Doctor — [page](https://film.one/tv/doctor-who-2005.md)

### Also credited (1) — thanks, archive footage, uncredited

- *An Adventure in Space and Time* (2013), Fi1m 80, as Self / The Doctor (11) (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/an-adventure-in-space-and-time.md)

## Complete filmography (69)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Star Wars: Starfighter* (2027), Actor
- *Wishful Thinking* (2027), Producer
- *House of the Dragon: Season 3 Special Premiere* (2026), as Prince Daemon Targaryen
- *The Death of Bunny Munro* (2025), series, as Bunny Munro · Executive Producer
- *Caught Stealing* (2025), as Russ — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/film/caught-stealing.md)
- *Doctor Who: Wish World & The Reality War* (2025), as The Doctor (archive footage) (uncredited)
- *Doctor Who at the Proms* (2024), as The Doctor (11) (archive footage)
- *Starve Acre* (2024), as Richard
- *Perfect Match* (2024), as Concierge London
- *House of the Dragon* (2022), series, as Prince Daemon Targaryen
- *The Forgiven* (2022), as Richard Galloway
- *Morbius* (2022), as Milo — Fi1m 38, [page](https://film.one/film/morbius.md)
- *Superworm* (2021), as Superworm (voice)
- *Last Night in Soho* (2021), as Jack — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/last-night-in-soho.md)
- *Lungs* (2020), as M
- *His House* (2020), as Mark Essworth — Fi1m 79, [page](https://film.one/film/his-house.md)
- *Official Secrets* (2019), as Martin Bright — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/film/official-secrets.md)
- *Charlie Says* (2019), as Charles Manson
- *Mapplethorpe* (2019), as Robert Mapplethorpe
- *Sparks!* (2018), Thanks
- *Patient Zero* (2018), as Morgan
- *The Crown* (2016), series, as Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-crown.md)
- *Pride and Prejudice and Zombies* (2016), as Parson Collins
- *Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song* (2015), as The Doctor (11) (picture) (uncredited)
- *Terminator Genisys* (2015), as Alex / Skynet — Fi1m 45, [page](https://film.one/film/terminator-genisys.md)
- *Lost River* (2015), as Bully
- *Doctor Who: Deep Breath* (2014), as The Doctor (11)
- *Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor* (2013), as The Doctor (11)
- *Doctor Who: Farewell to Matt Smith* (2013), as The Doctor
- *Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor* (2013), as The Doctor (11)
- *The Day of the Doctor: Cinema Intro* (2013), as The Doctor (11)
- *The Science of Doctor Who* (2013), as The Doctor
- *Doctor Who: Rain Gods* (2013), as The Doctor
- *Doctor Who: The Inforarium* (2013), as The Doctor
- *Doctor Who: She Said, He Said* (2013), as The Doctor
- *Doctor Who: The Snowmen* (2012), as The Doctor
- *Doctor Who - Night and the Doctor: Good Night* (2012), as The Doctor
- *Doctor Who - Night and The Doctor: Last Night* (2012), as The Doctor
- *Doctor Who - Night and the Doctor: Bad Night* (2012), as The Doctor
- *Doctor Who - Night and the Doctor: First Night* (2012), as The Doctor
- *Doctor Who: The Great Detective* (2012), as The Doctor
- *Doctor Who: Pond Life* (2012), as The Doctor
- *Pond Life* (2012), series, as The Doctor
- *The Science of Doctor Who* (2012), as The Doctor (archive footage)
- *Bert & Dickie* (2012), as Bert Bushnell
- *Doctor Who: Good as Gold* (2012), as The Doctor
- *Playhouse Presents* (2012), series, Director
- *Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe* (2011), as The Doctor
- *Doctor Who: The Doctor, The Widow and The Wardrobe Prequel* (2011), as The Doctor
- *Doctor Who: Death is The Only Answer* (2011), as The Doctor
- *Doctor Who: Let’s Kill Hitler Prequel* (2011), as The Doctor
- *Christopher and His Kind* (2011), as Christopher Isherwood
- *Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol* (2010), as The Doctor
- *Doctor Who: Meanwhile in the TARDIS: Part 2* (2010), as The Doctor
- *Doctor Who: Meanwhile in the TARDIS: Part 1* (2010), as The Doctor
- *Womb* (2010), as Thomas
- *Doctor Who: The End of Time* (2010), as The Doctor
- *Together* (2009), as Rob
- *Moses Jones* (2009), series, as Dan Twentyman
- *Secret Diary of a Call Girl* (2007), series, as Tim
- *The Sarah Jane Adventures* (2007), series, as The Doctor
- *The Shadow in the North* (2007), as Jim Taylor
- *Last Stand of the 300* (2007), as Darius
- *Party Animals* (2007), series, as Danny Foster — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/party-animals.md)
- *The Ruby in the Smoke* (2006), as Jim Taylor
- *The Street* (2006), series, as Ian Hanley — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-street.md)
- *Doctor Who* (2005), series, as The Doctor — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/doctor-who-2005.md)
- *Family Guy* (1999), series, as (voice) — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/family-guy.md)
- *The Salamander Lives Twice*, Actor

## Gallery

- ![Matt Smith](https://film.one/media/person/8044/gallery-f4b4c6568702.jpg) Matt Smith — Kevin Paul, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f4/Matt_Smith_at_Los_Angeles_Comic_Con_2023-02.jpg/1280px-Matt_Smith_at_Los_Angeles_Comic_Con_2023-02.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Stars of The Crown, Claire Foy, Matt Smith and Vanessa Kirby play a hilarious game of Never Have I Ever with MTV! (2017)](https://film.one/media/person/8044/gallery-fce4ce3e4e1c.png) Stars of The Crown, Claire Foy, Matt Smith and Vanessa Kirby play a hilarious game of Never Have I Ever with MTV! (2017) — MTV International, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3a/Claire_Foy_and_matt_smith.png?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Stars of The Crown, Claire Foy, Matt Smith and Vanessa Kirby play a hilarious game of Never Have I Ever with MTV! (2017)](https://film.one/media/person/8044/gallery-328645eaba21.png) Stars of The Crown, Claire Foy, Matt Smith and Vanessa Kirby play a hilarious game of Never Have I Ever with MTV! (2017) — MTV International, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/39/Claire_matt.png?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Matt Smith and Pom Klementieff (2025)](https://film.one/media/person/8044/gallery-a15ad7bf6621.jpg) Matt Smith and Pom Klementieff (2025) — Diegocadavidstudio, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/27/Matt-Smith.jpg/1280px-Matt-Smith.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Matt Smith](https://film.one/media/person/8044/gallery-fa9af7796298.jpg) Matt Smith — Image via TMDB
- ![Matt Smith](https://film.one/media/person/8044/gallery-a0c03ce88766.jpg) Matt Smith — Image via TMDB
- ![Matt Smith](https://film.one/media/person/8044/gallery-9088fe1603c9.jpg) Matt Smith — Image via TMDB
- ![Matt Smith & Laura Jayne Smith at the TV BAFTA red carpet 2026](https://film.one/media/person/8044/gallery-2517656bef3d.jpg) Matt Smith & Laura Jayne Smith at the TV BAFTA red carpet 2026 — JaceMerlyn, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7b/Matt_Smith_%26_Laura_Jayne_at_BAFTAs_2026_07.jpg/1280px-Matt_Smith_%26_Laura_Jayne_at_BAFTAs_2026_07.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Matt Smith & Rafael Mathé at the TV BAFTA red carpet 2026](https://film.one/media/person/8044/gallery-f81a3cb1853d.jpg) Matt Smith & Rafael Mathé at the TV BAFTA red carpet 2026 — JaceMerlyn, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/24/Matt_Smith_%26_Rafael_Math%C3%A9_at_BAFTAs_2026_01.jpg/1280px-Matt_Smith_%26_Rafael_Math%C3%A9_at_BAFTAs_2026_01.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Matt Smith](https://film.one/media/person/8044/gallery-d1280d571620.jpg) Matt Smith — Image via TMDB
- ![Matt Smith](https://film.one/media/person/8044/gallery-093cdf6a4dce.jpg) Matt Smith — Image via TMDB
- ![Matt Smith](https://film.one/media/person/8044/gallery-8fc0f7f20e7a.jpg) Matt Smith — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### BAFTA Television Awards — 0 won, 1 nominated

- 2011: Best Actor (nominated), for *Doctor Who*

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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