Summary

The Scots actor , David Tennant , achieved worldwide fame forplaying The Doctor inDoctor Who , but he has outstanding performances in many other persona . Though Tennant is synonymous withDoctor Who , his preceding credits are just as outstanding . In television and movies from both the U.K. and the United States , Tennant is an actor that filmmaker are eager to work with .

Throughout his life history , he has starred in many different music genre , as well as spent lots of clip in his early career on the British stage . Not only a live - action at law histrion , but he has also voiced animated characters during his fourth dimension as an actor . assume roles of all kinds , Tennant has never shy away fromplaying the proficient or bad guy . Some of his most iconic work has been as a man no one would desire to contact in existent lifespan .

David Tennant ’s Tenth Doctor changed the face of Doctor Who forever , but some of his performances as the Time Lord are more memorable than others .

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10Krieg: The Legend Of Vox Machina (2022- )

A mysterious General

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The Legend of Vox Machinais an invigorate phantasy series that has gained popularity since its premiere in 2022 . The show is adapted from a Dungeons & Dragons campaign from the web series , Critical Role . In the show , Tennantlends his voice to the role of General Krieg , a small lineament who helps typeset the chief cast on their pursuit . Although the part is small-scale , Tennant ’s classifiable vocalisation and character reference oeuvre are a fun guest appearance for the series .

9Harry: Inside Man (2022-2022)

A Vicor in a small town

As Harry , Tennantplays a vicar whose motive are uncertain , counterpoint by Stanley Tucci ’s decease row prisoner , Grieff . Inside Manfollows the men ’s stories , one in America and one in England , in this crime thriller . It ’s a unparalleled carrying into action from Tennant , who has played many heroes and villains , but few characters who fall into the virtuously gray in - between . The vicar might seem like his intentions are pure on the surface , butInside Manis much more complicated than that . TheInside Manendingis a twisting conclusion that highlights Tennant ’s work .

8Simon: There She Goes (2018- )

A struggling Dad

There She Goesis a complex kinsfolk drama that follows Simon and his family deal for his girl , Rosie ( Miley Locke ) , who has DYRK1A syndrome , a chromosomal disorder . Simon is the least likeable member of the sept , as his difficulties adjusting to his girl ’s needs , and acts out because of this . The series asks difficult questions about how Simon and his wife , Emily ( Jessica Hynes ) , handle their struggles as parents . Tennant give a appealing and emotionally rich carrying into action of a man whose sprightliness did n’t turn out as expect .

7Barty Crouch Jr.: Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire (2005)

A Death Eater hidden in the shadows

Though a small part , Tennant as Barty Crouch Jr. is unforgettable inHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire . When it ’s let out that he has been masquerading as Mad - Eye Moody ( Brendan Gleeson ) the whole time , it ’s a shocking twist , and Tennant plays the evil Crouch Jr. bright . Tennant entrust clew throughout the film that could havemade Harry take in Moody was Crouch Jr. all along . He gives the audience a gustation of what ’s to descend with the creation of Voldemort ( Ralph Fiennes ) and the Death Eaters . It is his actions that set up the series on its course for the persist film , and change Harry ’s ( Daniel Radcliffe ) spirit evermore .

6James: The Decoy Bride (2011)

An author getting married to the wrong woman

A lesser - make out Scottish rom - com , The Decoy Bridestars Tennant asJames , a famous author , and Kelly Macdonald as Katie , a resident of a small island where James is getting conjoin . When Katie is asked to stand in for James ' celebrity finance , the pair end up spending prison term together and falling in dear . As a amorous lead , Tennant carries the odoriferous film quite well and achieves all the good pulsation for the romantic drollery .

5Hamlet: Hamlet (2009)

A Prince battling demons and ghosts

Tennant has spent as much of his vocation on stagecoach as on covert , and his acquisition there was made observable in his functioning in the recording of The Royal Shakespeare Company’sHamlet . Hamlet is no easy theatrical role for any actor , butTennant glisten in the modern adjustment of the classic play . He brings a lively energy to the fibre , as well as a mother wit of humor to the disconsolate and serious theatrical role . Sir Patrick Stewart toy Hamlet ’s uncle and the worker have excellent chemistry that bring itself to the full production .

4Himself: Staged (2020-2023)

An actor performing over Zoom

When the pandemic hit in March 2020 , many production were put on storage area , and many role player were out of work . Tennant and Michael Sheen had a task schedule for that time , andStagedcame out of its cancelation . Filmed over Zoom , Tennant and Sheen play themselves and extradite hilariously heighten version of them that give-and-take and snipe at each other . Both role player do well in this satire and get to flex their comedic muscles in the wake of their more serious role .

3Crowley: Good Omens (2019-2023)

A demon with a heart of gold

Another coaction between Tennant and Sheen , Good Omens , is based on the novel of the same name by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett . Season 1 follows the book ’s plot closely , while time of year 2 imagines what the effect follow the novel might be . In both seasons , Tennant and Sheen act the freakish character Crowley and Aziraphale , a demon and an holy man , severally . One of Tennant ’s most memorable roles in late years , the positive reception ofGood Omensranks this performance as one of his best , and season 2 lead audiences wondering ifAziraphale and Crowley will finally get together .

2D.I. Alec Hardy: Broadchurch (2013-2015)

A detective new to a small town

Broadchurchis a crime drama starring Tennant and Olivia Coleman , D.S. Ellie Miller , that follow the investigating of the murder of a young male child in a small British townspeople . Hardy is an foreigner while Miller has lived in the town her total life , and this dynamical causes tension between the pair , as Miller feel she should have Hardy ’s task . However , as they inquire the murder , they grow to infer and respect each other , with Hardy trying to protect Miller in the end . In such an emotionally grueling use , Tennant give his all , and it show .

Before she was the Doctor , Jodie Whitaker asterisk on Broadchurch , and she was n’t the only Doctor Who draw member to come along in the criminal offence drama .

1Kilgrave: Jessica Jones (2015-2019)

A vicious manipulator and killer

At his most malevolent and detestable , Tennant shines . Kilgrave is the opposer of time of year 1 ofJessica Jonesand haunts booster Jessica Jones ( Krysten Ritter ) . In flashback , it ’s revealed to the interview that Kilgrave has the power to control the great unwashed with his voice , and was doing this to Jessica , which has leave her with PTSD . Tennant ’s portrayal is that of a pretty inexcusable man , who Jessica must do everything to stop . So far , there is onlyone Marvel sub who can beat Kilgrave . It ’s Tennant ’s only foray into the superhero musical style , but it is impossible to forget .

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David Tennant as Hamlet, Crowley, and Barty Crouch Jr.

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David Tennant with his son in There She Goes

David Tennant in a suit in The Decoy Bride.

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