Monday, 26 January 2009

ICON - The Next Big Things...


When, after months of hype and speculation, the BBC announced that the man set to become the 11th Doctor was a young chap called Matt Smith, the world collectively yelled "(Doctor) Who?!" At 26 years old, he's the youngest actor ever to take on the role, which officially becomes his after David Tennant steps down in 2010.

Matt's CV is a mixed bag which includes stints as a footballer for Nottingham Forrest and Leicester City youth, followed by theatre work which at one point saw him star opposite Christian Slater in Swimming With Sharks. His biggest TV role to date was in BBC Two's 2007 political drama Party Animals.

matt smith new doctor who
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