David Tennant Short biography
David Tennant (born David John McDonald on April 18, 1971) is a Scottish actor. Raised in Paisley, Scotland, his father was a minister of the Church of Scotland. Inspired by the television series Doctor Who, he decided he wanted to be an actor at the age of three. When he joined the actors' union Equity, he changed his surname to "Tennant" after the Pet Shop Boys' lead singer, Neil Tennant, as there was already a David McDonald on the books.
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What are David Tennant's main income sources?
David Tennant earns income primarily from Acting, as shown in our latest estimate above.
What is David Tennant's rank among Actors?
Currently # 183 among all Actors.
When was David Tennant's net worth last updated?
We last updated this estimate in September 2025.
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What is David Tennant known for?
He is best known as an actor.
When did David Tennant start his career?
David Tennant's career ran from 1988 to 0000.
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