Picture from derrenbrownart.com
At the age of three, Tennant told his parents that he wanted to become an actor because he was a fan of Doctor Who. Although such an aspiration might have been common for any British child of the 1970s, Tennant says he was “absurdly single-minded” in pursuing his goal.
He adopted the professional name “Tennant” — inspired by Neil Tennant, the lead singer of the Pet Shop Boys — because there was another David McDonald already on the books of the Equity union. His second choice for a stage name was David Brandon and his third choice was Chris McDonald.
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Awesomesauce. So weird & totally awesome to think he achieved his 3 year old self’s goal. Its so nice. Always like hearing that story
One of the best actor’s playing the Doctor that I’ll ever see. Plus also starred in the quite brilliant Blackpool and Casanova.
Happy Birthday, David!
LC x
Wow, has he seen it? I’m sure he’d be utterly thrilled!
Happy b’day DT!
Oooooh happy birthday to mr tennant. Together him and mr brown are probably the best guys on tv ever.
Now, where’s that trick or treat episode with both of them in it…
Yay David! Twas sad to see him go. He was a good Doctor.
That picture is genius btw. Tis weird, but a good weird ^^
ahh Mr tennant, is and always will be the best doctor, Matt smith is not bad at all though
David is a brilliant and very talented actor!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAVID! x
I’m watching David-Tennant doctor who as I watch this. Still finding it difficult to embrace the new.. : (
Excellent picture of course
David Tennant ftw!
Happy Birthday to him!
I always remember his birthday because it is on the same day as the birthday of my website. (and vice versa). My website has just turned 1! Whoop!
And yeah, David Tennant is a fab actor, saw him in Hamlet – absolutely amazing!
Soph
tennant ftw.
David
Thanks for all the past great performances, and I am looking forward to the future ones!
Have a awesome birthday. You deserve it.
bloody heck from tennant’s bday to Sir David reaching north pole (all awesome updates) am bombarded with reminder of how literally almsot all heroes and people whom I revere, look up to, and/or are impressed by are from UK. i gotta get to that country, but am constantly thwarted in said endeavor.
Happy Birhtday Mr T =)
*Birthday
Happy birthday David!!
And well done Derren on another awesome picture!
This is one seriously brilliant and engaging actor. I could honestly watch David Tennant in almost anything and enjoy it. Seems like a great guy too- and of course he is Scottish!
Whoa this is brilliant!
Happy Birthday DT
Ooooh, it’s David Tennant’s birthday? I never knew that. Happy Bday to him. He made me a mini-fan of Doctor Who. Yes, I’m that sad…
(Him in a wetsuit on Trick or Treat…Priceless viewing
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awww…is it just me who finds it cute derren mentioned david tennant’s dirthday
@steffjade i was just thinking that!
sounds like someone’s got a crush =O
… i’ve never had a more appealing image in my head than this one
nice pic derren, and happy birthday david!
Happy Birthday Dave…you are and always will be my 5th favorite Doctor
It’s a shame that all this workwent into this picture and then David Tennant went and changed his whole face. He looks much younger now and his hair is different.
Tis very cute that Derren mentioned his birthday, I love David Tennant!
Anyways, happy birthday to him for yesterday
hi im 12 and i love david i know its sad im sad and mental erkdkeh my friends keep on telling me that matt smith is fitter than u and i keep on telling them that they need there eyes testing lol lmao HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID!!!!!!