Matt Smith’s Height, Age, Net Worth & Biography

Matt Smith’s height is 5’10” (182 cm).

Did you know Smith initially desired to be a professional footballer? However, certain conditions forced the star to choose acting as his career. Well, if I have grabbed your attention, how about we dive into Smith’s bio to learn more about him?

Matthew Robert Smith was born on the 28th of October 1982 in Northampton, England, to the family of David and Lynne Smith. Likewise, the star has a sister named Laura Jayne, who is a dancer by profession.

Nevertheless, Smith is best known for his roles as the eleventh incarnation of the Doctor in the BBC series Doctor Who and Prince Philip in the Netflix series The Crown. And currently, the star has gained even more public attention for his role as Daemon Targaryen in the HBO series House of the Dragon.

Matt Smith Bio

Growing up, Smith was inspired by his grandfather, a footballer for Notts County, to play football. Unfortunately, the star got a serious back injury that resulted in spondylolysis, a stress fracture in the spine. Consequently, Smith had to give up his dreams and pursue an acting career.

However, Smith initially avoided acting as he saw himself as a football player. But his cousin, Leigh Killick, who taught drama at his school, persuaded him to join the National Youth Theatre in London.

Nonetheless, Smith soon played in two theatre shows, Murder in the Cathedral and The Master and Margarita, which also earned him his first professional jobs. Parallelly, the star also got an agreement to graduate without attending lectures to focus on his acting career.

Full Name	Matthew Robert Smith
Nickname	Matt
Profession	Actor
Famous for	Playing the eleventh incarnation of the Doctor in the BBC series Doctor Who and Daemon Targaryen in the HBO series House of the Dragon
Date of Birth	28 October 1982
Age (as of 2022)	39 years
Birthplace	Northampton, England
Zodiac Sign	Scorpio
School	Northampton School for Boys
College	University of East Anglia
Father’s Name	David Smith
Mother’s Name	Lynne Smith
Siblings	Laura Jayne
Marital Status	Unmarried
Ex-Girlfriend Name	Mayna Moura (2008 - 2009), Daisy Lowe (2010 - 2014), Lily James (2014 - 2019)
Wife Name	N/A
Friends Name	Karen Gillian
Religion	Atheist
Hometown	Northampton, England
Current Address	Northampton, England
Children	N/A
Hobbies	Football
Awards	SFX Award for Best Actor, National Television Award for Outstanding Drama Performance: Male
Net Worth	$9 Million
Monthly Earning	$100,000

Physical Measurement & More

We can all agree that Smith has made us believe the roles he plays are the ones that were just meant for him. But, did you know the star has green eyes? Well, take a look at the list below to learn more.

Height (approx.)	In centimeters - 182 cm In meters - 1,82 m In feet inches - 5’10”
Weight (approx.)	73 kg
Eye Color	Green
Hair Color	Brown

Social Media Account Link

Just like many celebrities, Smith seems to prefer using only one social media platform. That is, he is only available on Twitter, with a follower base of over 155K followers.

Instagram	N/A	N/A
Twitter	@mattsmith_dw	155.4K Followers
Facebook	N/A	N/A
YouTube	N/A	N/A
TikTok	N/A	N/A
Snapchat	N/A	N/A

Facts

Matt Smith’s first career choice was to become a footballer, which unfortunately couldn’t happen after receiving a serious back injury.
Smith didn’t want to become an actor, as he always saw himself as a footballer. But, his cousin and a drama teacher, Leigh Killick, kept pushing him to act in several drama shows until he finally said yes.
The star first appeared on television in the role of Jim Taylor in the BBC adaptations of Philip Pullman’s The Ruby in the Smoke and The Shadow in the North. Speaking of which, his first major role was as Danny in Doctor Who from 2010 to 2013.
In 2009, Smith became the eleventh doctor in Doctor Who after the tenth incarnation, David Tennant, retired.
One of Smith’s highest profile television appearances was on the BBC Two program Party Animals. And, head of drama, Piers Wenger, shared that he knew they’d got their man when he saw Smith auditioning for the role.
Smith shared that he didn’t want to play in House of the Dragon until he heard his biggest star, Paddy Considine, was cast. Coincidentally, Smith’s on-screen character is the little brother of Considine’s character.

Commonly Asked Questions About Matt Smith

Is Lily James with Matt Smith?

No, James and Smith broke up in 2020, as the ex-couple mentioned being too busy for their relationship.

How old was Matt Smith when he played the doctor?

At the age of 26, Smith took the role of the eleventh doctor.

Is Matt Smith in Spider-Man?