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Matthew Robert Smith was born in 1982. He is a famous English actor best known for his role as the 11th incarnation of The Doctor in the BBC series, 'Doctor Who.' Smith initially dreamed of becoming 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 became an actor in 2003, performing in plays like 'Murder in the Cathedral,' 'Fresh Kills,' and many such others. Smith first debuted onscreen in 2006 in the film, 'The Ruby in the Smoke' and 'The Shadow in the North,' while his first major role in television came in the 2007 BBC series, 'Party Animals.' He left the series, 'Doctor Who,' at the end of the 2013 Christmas Day special, 'The Time of the Doctor.' He also played the part of the physical embodiment of Skynet in 'Terminator Genisys' in 2015. From 2016 to 2017, he portrayed Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in Netflix biographical drama series, 'The Crown.' Born and raised in Northampton, Northamptonshire to parents, David and Lynne Smith, Matt Smith has lived most of his life in London. He attended the Northampton School for boys and he has one sister, Laura. His drama teacher introduced him to acting by signing him up for theatrical productions without his consent. Although he took part in this play, he refused to attend a drama festival for which his teacher had also signed him up, as he always wanted to be a football player and did not like acting. He eventually joined the National Youth Theater in London. After leaving school, Smith studied drama and creative writing at the University of East Anglia, graduating in 2005. Smith is an atheist and an avid supporter of Blackburn Rovers F.C. He has cited his favorite band, 'Radiohead,' as an inspiration and has also referred to 'Oasis' as "the greatest rock-and-roll band in the world." In 2015, Smith was named one of GQ's 50 Best-Dressed British Men. Smith has been in a relationship with fellow British actor Lily James since 2014. He dated British actress, director, and screenwriter, Karen Gillan in 2012. She played the role of Amy Pond, companion to the Eleventh Doctor, in the BBC One science fiction series 'Doctor Who.'

Smith first appeared in a television role in the BBC adaptations, 'The Ruby in the Smoke' and 'The Shadow in the North.' His first major television role came in the television series, 'Party Animals.' Next, Smith was revealed as the Eleventh Doctor in the British science-fiction television series 'Doctor Who' in January 2009. For his performance in his first series, he was nominated in the Outstanding Drama Performance Category of the National Television Awards. Smith is also the first Doctor to be nominated for a BAFTA for Best Actor. Smith has said of his character: "The Doctor is excited and fascinated by the tiniest of things. By everything. By every single thing. That's what's wonderful about him as a character. It's why children like him, I think. Because he doesn't dismiss anything. He's not cynical. He's open to every single facet of the universe." In June 2010, Smith appeared on stage with 'Orbital', and performed with them a version of the 'Doctor Who' theme, at the Glastonbury Festival. Smith also hosted the 'Doctor Who' Prom at the Royal Albert Hall on 24–25 July 2010. On 1 June 2013, the BBC announced that Smith would be leaving 'Doctor Who' at the end of the 2013 Christmas special. In June 2015, Smith was cast to portray Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh in the Netflix royal drama 'The Crown.' Smith played the role for the series' first two seasons, as the role would be recast every two seasons. Smith starred in the 2009 short film, 'Together' and the 2010 film, 'Womb.' In February 2013, Smith had signed up to appear in Ryan Gosling's directorial debut, 'Lost River.' 'Lost River' was about a single mother who is swept into a dark underworld while her son discovers an underwater town. Smith's directorial debut, the short film, 'Cargese,' was aired on Sky Arts in May 2013. Smith had a supporting role, as the embodiment of Skynet, in 'Terminator Genisys' in 2015. He was set to have more screen time in the sixth and seventh films in the series. During Smith's tenure in, 'On the Shore of the Wide World,' the play transferred to the Royal National Theatre in London. After finishing the play, he took on the role of Lockwood, a pupil in the Alan Bennett play, 'The History Boys.' After the play, 'The History Boys,' he acted in the teen play 'Burn/Chatroom/Citizenship' and with Christian Slater in 'Swimming with Sharks,' the latter being his West End début. In 2007, Smith appeared in the play, 'That Face' at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs in Chelsea. That Face focuses primarily upon alcohol and drug addiction in an upper-middle-class family after the paternal figure in the family leaves. The entire cast of the play was nominated for the 2008 Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre and Smith won the Evening Standard's award for "best newcomer" for his role.

The net worth of Matt Smith is estimated to be around $6 million dollars.