David Tennant is regarded as one of the most successful Scottish actors who resonates with millions of fans around the world. The Scottish actor is known for his performances as evil characters in several films, particularly portraying the tenth Doctor Who and appearing in Bad Samaritan. However, the movie star has also impressed us with his talents in a diverse range of films, showcasing his versatility as an actor. For more about David Tennant, here are some interesting facts regarding the award-winning actor.

David Tennant is the son of Alexander and Helen McDonald, born in Bathgate on 18 April 1971. His father served as a minister and held the position of Moderator of the General Assembly within the Church of Scotland.

Born as David John McDonald, the Scottish actor discovered that there was another David McDonald already represented by the actor's union Equity. Therefore, David changed his last name from McDonald to Tennant, inspired by Neil Tennant from the Pet Shop Boys. He later made the change official in the 2000s.

Growing up in Ralston, David Tennant had two siblings: a brother named Blair McDonald and a sister named Karen McDonald.

When Tennant was just three, he revealed his dream of becoming an actor because he was a fan of Doctor Who. Despite his parents wanting him to consider different careers, he later admitted that he was determined to pursue acting.

The 'Doctor Who' legend was educated at Ralston Primary School and Paisley Grammar School.

After noticing his remarkable talent when he was 10 years old, actress Edith MacArthur told his parents that she believed he would become a successful actor.

The 52-year-old actor grew his career in British theatre, working frequently with the Royal Shakespeare Company. His first Shakespearean role there was in As You Like It (1996).

David Tennant specialized in funny roles, taking on roles such as Antipholus of Syracuse in The Comedy of Errors and Captain Jack Absolute in The Rivals although he played Romeo in Romeo and Juliet.

At 16, the Scottish star starred in an anti-smoking film for the Glasgow Health Board, airing on TV and in schools. After drama school, his debut professional role was in The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, co-starring with Ashley Jensen.

In 1996, Tennant landed his first movie role in Michael Winterbottom’s Jude, where he starred alongside Christopher Eccleston.

Tennant is famous for several roles, but the one that made him a star was as the 10th Doctor on the popular show Doctor Who from 2005 to 2010. This series was his inspiration for becoming an actor back when he was a child in Scotland.

David Tennant is a familiar face on screen, but he's also lent his voice to some animated characters, including Scrooge McDuck in DuckTales and the droid Huyang in Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

In his career, David Tennant has often taken on serious and darker roles. From his role as Scrooge McDuck in DuckTales to the villain Zebediah Killgrave in Marvel's Jessica Jones, he has proved he can handle villain roles with depth.

His wife is Georgia Tennant, an actress and producer. She is the daughter of another Doctor Who star, Peter Davison. They first met in 2008 on the Doctor Who set when Georgia acted as the Doctor’s daughter in an episode.

David Tennant and Georgia Moffett married in 2011 and have five children together: Ty, Olive, Wilfred, Doris, and Birdie Tennant. Ty, Georgia’s son from a previous relationship was adopted by David Tennant.

He stars alongside his oldest son, Ty, in the TV series Around the World in 80 Days, marking the first time he has acted alongside one of them. Ty had a small role as a gang leader in New York.

While Tennant admitted to being a huge fan of The West Wing, he also expressed a desire to work with Aaron Sorkin, the American playwright, screenwriter, and film director.

In addition to his acting career, Tennant serves as an ambassador for Worldwide Cancer Research, a charity that supports global cancer research.

The talented actor was honoured with various awards, such as the National Television Award for Special Recognition, the 2007 BAFTA Cymru Best Actor award for his role in Doctor Who, and the 2014 BAFTA Scotland Best Actor Television Award.