Matt Smith

Matthew Robert Smith (born 28 October 1982) is an English actor. He is best known for his roles as the eleventh incarnation of the Doctor in the BBC series Doctor Who (2010–2013), Prince Daemon Targaryen in the HBO series House of the Dragon (2022–present) and Prince Philip in the Netflix series The Crown (2016–2017), which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. Smith started his acting career in 2003, after studying drama and creative writing at the University of East Anglia and joining the National Youth Theatre. He has also performed in various stage productions, including Swimming with Sharks and That Face.