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== [[Wikipedia:WikiProject_Biography/Assessment#Class_parameter|Biography assessment rating]] comment ==
[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Biography/Assessment|WikiProject Biography Assessment]]

I'd like to see a top photo, but definitely a B.

The article may be improved by following the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject_Biography#WikiProject_Biography_11_easy_steps_to_producing_at_least_a_B_article|WikiProject Biography 11 easy steps]] to producing at least a B article. -- [[User:Yamara|Yamara]] 14:42, 15 May 2007 (UTC)

==Editing "List of Credits"==
As the page stands now, the television and film credits are listed with the newest at the top, but the theatre credits are listed with the newest at the bottom. I had a quick look round, and while it's far from consistent, most actors' pages that have filmographies or lists of credits seem to be in chronological order: see [[Madeline Kahn#Theater|Madeline Kahn]], [[Laurence Olivier#Acting appearances in London's West End|Laurence Olivier]], [[Ian McKellen#Selected stage and screen credits|Ian McKellen]]. However, there are also pages like [[Mandy Patinkin#Filmography|Mandy Patinkin]] which have newest at the top, and even [[Judi Dench#Selected filmography|some]] which are mixed.

Unless anyone feels strongly about having the newest credits at the top, I think I'll rearrange the filmographies so that they're in chronological order, like the theatre credits. &mdash;[[User:Josiah Rowe|Josiah Rowe]] 03:00, 31 August 2005 (UTC)

:Actually, I dunno why I thought the theatre credits were in chronological order: they were a total mess. I've organized them as best I could, in the absence of dates for so many of them. And I did go ahead and change the filmographies into chronological order. &mdash;[[User:Josiah Rowe|Josiah Rowe]] 17:18, 7 September 2005 (UTC)

::I'm nit picking here (I tend to do that a bit), but usually a CV of credits like this is written from newest at the top, to oldest at the bottom (ie: so you see the most recent activity first, as the earlier appearances tend to be more obscure). That said, unless someone has seriously a lot of time on their hands, then the credits are fine how they are. Also, I just added in Tennant's recent appearance in ''The Virgin Radio Christmas Panto'' under the heading of Radio and CD Audio Drama. [[User:Tinkstar1985|Tinkstar1985]] 07:16, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

== Old Image ==

What was wrong with the [http://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=David_Tennant&oldid=19927742 old image]. As far as I can tell it is a picture of the actor out of role, so would be better than one of him in role (which can go lower down the article). --[[User:bjwebb|βjweþþ]] <small>([[User talk:Bjwebb|talk]])</small> 17:40, 7 September 2005 (UTC)

:Well the older image was a home-made scan from a photo originally seen in ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'', which not only means its quality is lower than a professional web image, but its [[fair use]] status is also fairly dubious. The new image, as well as being higher quality, is an official BBC-released publicity photo of Tennant in costume, and thus rather safer ground for a fair use claim. [[User:Angmering|Angmering]] 09:53, 8 September 2005 (UTC)

:OK. --[[User:bjwebb|βjweþþ]] <small>([[User talk:Bjwebb|talk]])</small> 16:37, 8 September 2005 (UTC)

== Place of Birth ==
wasn't he born in bathgate? i'm sure i've read it in numerous interviews, and i think he even mentioned it on Johnathon Ross' show the other night...


You're right, he's mentioned it several times, he was born in Bathgate and brought up in Paisley. As you say, he stated that quite clearly on the Jonathon Ross show. I've just amended the article to reflect this, since the actor himself is the source of information we have to take his word for where he was born. I'm sure he and his mother know best. :-)

== Best Doctor Who since Tom Baker. ==

Fans amongst several online board Doctor Who fan communities have expressed their delight to his role as The Doctor. His witty charm, charisma and energy acting really suit his portrayal of the Gallifrean Time Lord.

I think that him, Peter Davision and Tom Baker are the best Doctors ever. Then comes Slyvester Macoy.
00:20, 2 October 2006 (UTC)00:20, 2 October 2006 (UTC)00:20, 2 October 2006 (UTC)00:20, 2 October 2006 (UTC)[[User:144.138.57.118|144.138.57.118]] 00:20, 2 October 2006 (UTC)ŰЯŁÈ

:This is opinion, not fact - unless you want to quote a newspaper review. A friend of mine thinks that Sylvester McCoy was the worst thing that ever happend to Dr Who, and having recently been watching the DVD's in "The Beginning", I'm feeling more partial towards Bill Hartnell than I used to be - there's no need for discussions of "who is the best doctor" in this article IMO. [[User:PaulHammond|PaulHammond]] 14:51, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
::I should point out, for those interested in joining the Doctor Who WikiProject (see box at top of page), that the charcter is actually called <nowiki>'the Doctor'</nowiki>, and not Doctor Who (as stated in the thread comment title). Personally, I think Christopher Eccleston was the best, but this is no place to discuss the best and worst doctors, as Paul said - [[User:Weebiloobil|Weebiloobil]] 14:21, 4 April 2007 (UTC)

yeh same here, i think eccleston was better then tennant

== Birth name ==

Is there a definitive source out there for Tennant's real surname? His father was Moderator of the Church of Scotland - I believe in 1997 - which makes him Alexander McDonald, not MacDonald, on [[List of Moderators of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland]]. Google results aren't entirely consistent but, if you exclude Wikipedia and syndicated versions, seems to lean towards "McDonald". --[[User:Whouk|Whouk]] ([[User talk:Whouk|talk]]) 16:46, 24 January 2006 (UTC)
:The ''Independent'' article from December 7 2005 has McDonald, so I've changed the article accordingly. —[[User:Josiah Rowe|Josiah Rowe]] <small>([[User talk:Josiah Rowe|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Josiah Rowe|contribs]])</small> 20:12, 24 January 2006 (UTC)
::This is a nitpicky point, but it seems a bit odd referring to him by as "Tennant" in the peice about his early life, although calling him "McDonald" until he actually takes the name doesn't really work either. [[User:Daibhid C|Daibhid C]] 19:07, 21 May 2006 (UTC)

The recent ''Who Do You Think You Are'' episode detailing Tennant's ancestry also gives "McDonald", so I'm changing it back. —[[User:Josiah Rowe|Josiah Rowe]] <small>([[User talk:Josiah Rowe|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Josiah Rowe|contribs]])</small> 05:29, 29 September 2006 (UTC)



Also, I suggest that the "David Tennant" article be moved to the "David John McDonald" article, as this is his real name. This is an encyclopaedia, and encyclopaedias are supposed to give fact. As far as a source goes, McDonnald told [[Jeremy Clarkson]] his real name in an interview on [[Top Gear]] [[User:Pebkac|Pebkac]] ([[User talk:Pebkac|talk]]) 21:42, 25 February 2008 (UTC)
:It should be mentioned, that's granted, but it shouldn't be the name of the article. He is known as David Tennant, that's what everyone knows him as. Therefore, as an encyclopedia that is what his page should be called. What he is commonly known as, not what his originally name was. I mean should [[Elton John]] be moved to Reginald Kenneth Dwight? [[User:Gran2|Gran]]<sup>[[User talk:Gran2|2]]</sup> 22:17, 25 February 2008 (UTC)
::You are correct. The article title should be the name by which the person is more commonly known. See [[WP:MOSBIO]]. Additionally, ''please'' don't move pages by using copy and paste! Use the built-in move function to preserve edit history. -- [[User:MisterHand|<span style="color: #0000ff">'''MisterHand'''</span>]] <small>([[User talk:MisterHand|Talk to the Hand]]|[[Special:Contributions/MisterHand|Contribs]])</small> 00:05, 26 February 2008 (UTC)

==denial of mr polly==
David Tennant.com reported this:
"Mr Polly Update
14/03/2006, 16:00pm GMT
Despite the article that appeared in Broadcast David will not be appearing in the ITV drama The History Of Mr Polly.
He will, however, be working on a new project over the summer and we will fill you in on all the details as we get them!"

[[User:Amoammo|Amo]] 18:31, 22 March 2006 (UTC)

== Ready Steady Cook ==

Apparently Tennant and his father are going to be on ''[[Ready Steady Cook]]'' this week.[http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=16922316%26method=full%26siteid=64736%26headline=dr%2dwho%2dexclusive%2d%2dso%2dwho%2ds%2ddoing%2dthe%2dcooking%2d-name_page.html] Noteworthy or not? —[[User:Josiah Rowe|Josiah Rowe]] <small>([[User talk:Josiah Rowe|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Josiah Rowe|contribs]])</small> 04:54, 11 April 2006 (UTC)

== What's up with the footnotes? ==

I added some stuff about his early career (If you're a fan, [[Takin' Over the Asylum]] was simply brilliant and should have been a career-making performance by DT). I noticed that there is something very strange with the footnote numbering - the anchors go to the right place, I think, but the numerals don't correspont to the note. Redo using cite? --[[User:Cedders|Cedders]] 13:36, 18 April 2006 (UTC)
:Fixed. I think. --[[User:Khaosworks|khaosworks]] ([[User talk:Khaosworks|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Khaosworks|contribs]]) 13:53, 18 April 2006 (UTC)

=="American audiences know him best..."==
I know a large proportion of users of Wikipedia in English will be american, but i'm not sure that his career should necessarily be categorised in such a US-centric way. Perhaps a better phrase would be "international audiences know..." or "outside of the UK" (although the latter might make it sound like people in the UK didn't go see Harry Potter 4). [[User:Amoammo|Amo]] 01:03, 30 April 2006 (UTC)

: It's too TV & film-centric too, Tennant was famous in theatre 10 years ago. How about something like "Already a well-known theatre actor, he achieved wider fame in his native Britain for his TV roles in ''Casanova'' and ''Dr Who'', and he has subsequently achieved international fame in ''Harry Potter''". [[User:The Singing Badger|The Singing Badger]] 01:39, 30 April 2006 (UTC)

::I really like that. I'll edit to your suggestion. [[User:Amoammo|Amo]] 19:51, 30 April 2006 (UTC)

:::Okay. I live in Australia and am both a Harry Potter and Doctor Who fan. When I saw HP and the Goblet of Fire I had no idea who Tennant was, he had a very limited role (only a small handful of lines), and was only listed in the comprehensive small type credits after the main role credits. I only discovered and subsequently became a fan of Tennants when he began his role as the Doctor (and upon watching the DVD of HP and the GOF, I realised he had been in that also). Doctor Who airs in a number of English speaking countries, so it could be just as accurate (or inaccurate) to say that Tennant became well known internationally for his role as the Doctor. I would suggest it is more accurate to say this, but then that is just me exercising my oppinion - which is not the point of wikipedia.
:::I think this sort of guessing (for lack of a better word, I know it sounds harsh) should be removed from the article, or altered in a way like "International audiences may recognise Tennant from his roles in Harry Potter and the GOF, and televisions Doctor Who". What do you guys think?[[User:Tinkstar1985|Tinkstar1985]] 04:32, 7 January 2007 (UTC)
::::No objections so went ahead and changed this sentence so you guys should take a look. Thanks [[User:Tinkstar1985|Tinkstar1985]] 10:17, 21 January 2007 (UTC)
:::::I removed the repeated reference to his role as the Doctor — we just said in the previous sentence that he's best known for his role in ''Doctor Who'', so there's no need to add that international audiences may know him from that as well.
:::::Actually, now that Series 2 of ''Doctor Who'' has aired in Canada, the US, Australia and NZ (I think), it's possible that he's simply best known for ''Doctor Who'' at this point — after all, his ''Harry Potter'' role was fairly small (albeit significant), and it's likely that more people will now recognize him from ''Doctor Who'' than from ''Harry Potter''. Or maybe we should say "He first gained international attention for his role as [[Barty Crouch Jr]]..."? —[[User:Josiah Rowe|Josiah Rowe]] <small>([[User talk:Josiah Rowe|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Josiah Rowe|contribs]])</small> 10:28, 21 January 2007 (UTC)
I agree, he is definitely better known for his role in Doctor Who, like I stated previously. I don't really think he gained much attention for his role in ''Harry Potter'', especially since he wasn't listed in the primary actor credits. Perhaps pointing out he is most recognisable for his role in ''Doctor Who'', and also appeared as ''Barty Crouch Jr'' in ''Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire''.
Also, EnsRedShirt, the second reference to ''Doctor Who'', although it may not have flowed properly and could have been better written (my apologies for this) was to acknowledge that Tennant is known for his role as ''The Doctor'' to international audiences, not just UK audiences. Whilst your edit improved the flow and made this section seem more coherent, it also removed this important detail. I won't touch this section again, but if somebody can work out a better way to make the clear importance of Tennant's ''Doctor Who'' role in the development of his international fame, (rather than his role in ''Harry Potter'') I would be very greatful. [[User:Tinkstar1985|Tinkstar1985]] 11:30, 21 January 2007 (UTC)
:Other than it being in the very first sentence of the article?? That pretty well asserts the importance of the role. [[User:EnsRedShirt|EnsRedShirt]] 11:39, 21 January 2007 (UTC)
::Well, as it is not in the very first sentence of the article, I am very confused. However, the second sentence of the article does state, "Already a well-known theatre actor, he achieved wider fame in the United Kingdom for his TV roles in Casanova and Doctor Who." I am curious as to which part of this sentence states that Tennant gained ''international''fame for his role in Doctor Who? I would be most obliged if you could show where it specifically states this. At this point (with my obviously quite poor reading comprehension) what I can decipher from the article is that Tennant only increased his popularity in ''Britain'' for his role as the Doctor, which he apparently went unnoticed for in the remainder of the globe. That in fact, international audiences may only recogise him from his very small, albeit significant role in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Your help in this matter would be much appreciated. [[User:Tinkstar1985|Tinkstar1985]] 12:23, 24 January 2007 (UTC)
::Oh, just to clarify, Tennant is from Scotland (UK) and Doctor Who is filmed mostly in Wales (UK). In order for Tennant to gain international fame, he would have build fame outside of the UK. [[User:Tinkstar1985|Tinkstar1985]] 12:30, 24 January 2007 (UTC)
:::First sentence of the article, "David Tennant, the stage name of David John McDonald, (born April 18, 1971) is a Scottish actor from Bathgate in West Lothian, '''best known as the tenth actor to portray the Doctor in the television series Doctor Who'''."(Bolding by me) Notice that it is a non specific best known.. The second and third sentences explain more about his populairty and relate where international audiences may have seen him otherwise. [[User:EnsRedShirt|EnsRedShirt]] 17:44, 24 January 2007 (UTC)
::::My apologies, you are right. The article does state he is best know in general for his role as the Doctor. Sorry Nathaniel. I've also done some more research into what of Tennant's has aired here in Australia. I had a vague recollection of Casanova being advertised on the ABC, and of seeing bits a pieces of Blackpool. Casanova did indeed air in Australia on the ABC during October 2005 ([http://www.abc.net.au/tv/guide/netw/200510/programs/ZY7855A001D23102005T203500.htm]), so Tennant may also be known for this role outside the UK. Blackpool also aired in Australia from November 2005 to January 2006 on the ABC ([http://www.abc.net.au/tv/guide/netw/200511/programs/ZY7745A001D30112005T203000.htm]). Perhaps the sentences: "Already a well-known theatre actor, he achieved wider fame in the United Kingdom for his TV roles in Casanova and Doctor Who. International audiences may also recognise Tennant from his role as Barty Crouch Jr in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.", could be modified to something like: "Already a well-known theatre actor, Tennant achieved wider fame for his TV roles in Casanova and Doctor Who, as well as his film role as Barty Crouch Jr in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire." [[User:Tinkstar1985|Tinkstar1985]] 05:16, 25 January 2007 (UTC)
::::: Hmmm, no one has responded, so if this continues to be the case I will alter the phrasing to "Already a well-known theatre actor, Tennant achieved wider fame for his TV roles in Casanova and Doctor Who, as well as his film role as Barty Crouch Jr in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.", unless anyone has any objections? [[User:Tinkstar1985|Tinkstar1985]] 06:21, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

== THE CYBERMEN ==

Sorry to have to say last week's first episode was rather poor and slow; it can only get better with tonight's second episode! There must be a limit to the sucessful revival of previous 'monsters'? The Cybermen were more frghtening in black and white; yes, I am 55, and my younger brother did 'hide behind the sofa' in 1963!! [[User:Nitramrekcap|Nitramrekcap]]mp[[User:Nitramrekcap|Nitramrekcap]]
:Can you please not post on this talk page unless you are discussing the article itself, not a Doctor Who episode. Also, could you possibly use the formatting symbol <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> to sign your name, and not just include a link to your page (twice)? - [[User:Weebiloobil|Weebiloobil]] 14:30, 4 April 2007 (UTC)

== Tennant in Randall and Hopkirk? ==

In the first episode of the 2001-ish series of Randall and Hopkirk, David Tennant portrayed the 'baddy' but that's not on the list of his TV appearances... is it only major appearances listed there, or has it just not been noticed? I would add it myself, but I'm too dumb, lazy, and busy.
...... and apparently, I forgot to sign. *Signs* --[[User:The last sheikah|The last sheikah]] 15:18, 26 June 2006 (UTC)
:Done it! Cheers... [[User:HornetMike|HornetMike]] 19:36, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

==Accent==
Does Tennant put on a less scottish accent for the show? I was suprised at his accent when I head him on a documentary. {{unsigned|Ragzouken}}

:In a word, yes. He also does London accents on the audio book adaptations of the [[Tenth Doctor Adventures]] for Rose and Mickey which have to be heard to be believed. [[User:Tim!|Tim!]] 08:55, 15 July 2006 (UTC)

::Not that its related to the editing of this article, but where can I find that audio online?[[User:Tinkstar1985|Tinkstar1985]] 04:36, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

==People Source==
The People are used as the source for his salary. Personally I trust the People as far as I could throw them. A rather shaky source IMHO.

Oh, and it was me logged out who edited out the Sarah Parish bit. It's a bit of a pointless bit of trivia.[[User:HornetMike|HornetMike]] 16:55, 16 August 2006 (UTC)

:If it's that dodgy, feel free to remove it. I'm across the pond, and sometimes it's hard to tell from this distance. —[[User:Josiah Rowe|Josiah Rowe]] <small>([[User talk:Josiah Rowe|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Josiah Rowe|contribs]])</small> 07:19, 17 August 2006 (UTC)

==Casting as Doctor==
One bit of curiosity I haven't been able to fill. Is there any background on how he came to be cast as the Doctor? Did he audition? Were any other candidates considered? At least one competitor has been confirmed for Christopher Eccleston (i.e. Bill Nighy) but I don't know if Tennant went up against anyone. Does anyone else know?[[User:Bjones|Bjones]] 21:10, 20 August 2006 (UTC)

Yes, he has spoken about it, but i can't give you engouh solid facts/sources to warrent an answer. If i were you i would re-ask that question [here http://tennantweb.proboards30.com/index.cgi?board=question]. [[User:Amoammo|Amo]] 00:12, 21 August 2006 (UTC)
:Thank you for the direction.[[User:Bjones|Bjones]] 12:28, 21 August 2006 (UTC)

== Scottish and British? ==

OK, I know that the politics of nationality in the United Kingdom is sometimes a tender subject. But from across the pond, it seems redundant to say that Tennant is "Scottish and British". Are there Scots who ''aren't'' British? (I suppose that an American of Scottish ancestry might be considered Scottish but not British, but surely the default assumption for someone who's Scottish is that they are aslo British?) Saying both seems as silly to me as saying that [[Gerard Depardieu]] is "French and European", but perhaps I'm missing something. —[[User:Josiah Rowe|Josiah Rowe]] <small>([[User talk:Josiah Rowe|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Josiah Rowe|contribs]])</small> 22:11, 26 August 2006 (UTC)
::Yeah, your French and European thing is a good comparison. If you are English, Northern Irish, Welsh or Scottish you are British. To say "Scottish and British" suggests they are two independant things. I've reverted it. [[User:HornetMike|HornetMike]] 23:24, 26 August 2006 (UTC)
:::That's what I thought. Thanks. —[[User:Josiah Rowe|Josiah Rowe]] <small>([[User talk:Josiah Rowe|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Josiah Rowe|contribs]])</small> 23:32, 26 August 2006 (UTC)

== Separate section for "popular" awards? ==

I wonder if things like "sexiest man in the universe" and "top 100 men" need to be in the article's lead. I was thinking of putting them in a section of their own, perhaps called "Popularity" as a subsection of "Biography". This could also include Tennant's recent dubbing as "Scotland's most stylish male" at the [http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=1595632006 Scottish Style Awards]. What do others think? —[[User:Josiah Rowe|Josiah Rowe]] <small>([[User talk:Josiah Rowe|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Josiah Rowe|contribs]])</small> 18:26, 28 October 2006 (UTC)

:Sounds like a plan to me! (oops, forgot to sign, well there it is -->) [[User:Tinkstar1985|Tinkstar1985]] 07:08, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

::I'd completely forgotten about this. I ended up making "Popularity" its own section, since it's not exactly part of his biography, and fits better after discussion of his career. —[[User:Josiah Rowe|Josiah Rowe]] <small>([[User talk:Josiah Rowe|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Josiah Rowe|contribs]])</small> 21:34, 24 January 2007 (UTC)

==Fair Use Picture==
We should replace the current image with a Creative Commons image. There are some good ones on Flikr [http://flickr.com/search/?q=doctor&w=23597967%40N00 here]. I think I like the 1st, 8th, or the 14th picture. What do you guys think? --[[User:Phoenix Hacker|Phoenix Hacker]] 04:19, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

:I agree that we shouldn't use the official ''Doctor Who'' portrait as the main Tennant picture — indeed, right now the article uses the same image twice, which is silly. Of the images on that flickr page, I think [http://flickr.com/photos/waltjabsco/206593158/ this one] (suitably cropped) would be best; of course, it would also be great to get a free image of Tennant as "himself", since he's not just Doctor Who. —[[User:Josiah Rowe|Josiah Rowe]] <small>([[User talk:Josiah Rowe|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Josiah Rowe|contribs]])</small> 04:39, 8 December 2006 (UTC)
::We can't alter that image. It's labeled as no derivatives. We could try contacting the author and asking for permission. --[[User:Phoenix Hacker|Phoenix Hacker]] 05:59, 8 December 2006 (UTC)
::: The images them selves probably could not be used under a free license here anyway. <small><font face="Tahoma">'''thanks'''/[[User:MatthewFenton|Fenton, Matthew]] [[User talk:MatthewFenton|Lexic Dark]] [[Special:Contributions/MatthewFenton|52278 Alpha 771]]</font></small> 09:39, 8 December 2006 (UTC)
:::If they're released under CC (which they are) they can used in Wikipedia. They would actually be preferable to fair use images. --[[User:Phoenix Hacker|Phoenix Hacker]] 04:41, 9 December 2006 (UTC)
::::No derivates images are disallowed in wikipedia even under the CC. If it is no derivatives, then we couldn't use it except under fair use but if it's on flickr it's unlikely there would be a fair use justification. Using a publicity photograph under fair use might be allowed but actually I doubt it since it seems probable a freely licensed photo could be created [[User:Nil Einne|Nil Einne]] 18:57, 28 December 2006 (UTC)
:::::Checking further those images they apparently are a double no-no. They're no derivatives and no commercial. Both conditions are disallowed in wikipedia and the wikimedia commons. Of course, you could try to convince the author to relicense one of the images. Given that he/she already allowed these under a limited license, perhaps he/she will be willing to liberalise one a bit more [[User:Nil Einne|Nil Einne]] 19:04, 28 December 2006 (UTC)

== Bite (1997) credit hyperlink ==

This link actually leads to a description of what an actual bite is, rather than to any film page. There isn't actually a page on wikipedia for this film. I was wondering hether it would be better to remove the hyperlinking? [[User:Tinkstar1985|Tinkstar1985]] 07:22, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

:Good thought — since from its [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0122401/combined IMDb page] ''Bite'' appears to be a two-hander starring only Tennant and [[Sharon Small]], and none of the crew mentioned on the IMDb page have a Wikipedia article, it seems unlikely that other links to this film will pop up. If someone does create an article for the film, it can always be re-linked. I've de-linked it for now. —[[User:Josiah Rowe|Josiah Rowe]] <small>([[User talk:Josiah Rowe|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Josiah Rowe|contribs]])</small> 07:42, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

== Doctor Who ==

There is a large gap between the heading Doctor Who and the actual content about Tennant's role as the Doctor. Can someone please fix this, I don't know how it got there, so I have no idea how to fix it. [[User:Tinkstar1985|Tinkstar1985]] 07:27, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

:Hmm... that's not showing up on my browser (Safari on Mac OSX). Is anyone else seeing this? —[[User:Josiah Rowe|Josiah Rowe]] <small>([[User talk:Josiah Rowe|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Josiah Rowe|contribs]])</small> 07:43, 7 January 2007 (UTC)
:I don't see it in Firefox either. Could it be a resolution or screen size problem? --[[User:Phoenix Hacker|Phoenix Hacker]] 04:08, 10 January 2007 (UTC)
:Quite right, I have switched from my widescreen to the standard LCD on my PC and the gap is now gone. [[User:Tinkstar1985|Tinkstar1985]] 07:06, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

==TV, film and stage==
Personally i support [[user:HornetMike]]'s removal of this phrase, as it clutters the opening, and is detailed later in the article. I'd have to disagree, though: actors also work in factual narration, fiction narration, audio drama, music video, TV adverts, corporate videos, and probably more that i haven't listed here. Tennant has participated in each one of those - he is a partic notable presence in some - and contrary to [[user:EnsRedShirt]]'s edit summary, he is not particularly notable in film. Anyone else have an opinion[[User:Amoammo|Amo]] 20:43, 26 January 2007 (UTC)
:Well, I agree, obviously. I just thought it was fairly obvious that any actor on Wikipedia is going to be notable for one of those things and it doesn't really need saying. [[User:HornetMike|HornetMike]] 20:47, 26 January 2007 (UTC)

==Relationship status==
Do we know anything about the status of Tennant and Myles' relationship? An IP editor added the split/whole Amba Horton thing (no Google hits, although that doesn't necessarily mean anything). I have fact tagged it, no response. Doesn't mean he hasn't necessarily split with Myles, though. [[User:HornetMike|HornetMike]] 20:33, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
:This interview with the Independent (December 2) states she is still in a relationship with him [http://news.independent.co.uk/people/profiles/article2027397.ece] and this which was published just six days ago the pair are still together.[http://living.scotsman.com/people.cfm?id=462872007] So I think its best to says they are still together until another source says otherwise. [[User:Gran2|Gran]]<sup>[[User talk:Gran2|2]]</sup> 09:58, 31 March 2007 (UTC)

==Free-use image?==
I've been trying to find a free-use image for the page. As in, searching Flickr in the hope someone has taken an image that they do nor reserve all the rights to and we can use it. I found this [http://www.flickr.com/photos/waltjabsco/206580868/in/set-72157594224154415/], that being the best in the folder, which it seems are free to use. But I don't know, am I missing something? [[User:Gran2|Gran]]<sup>[[User talk:Gran2|2]]</sup> 09:58, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
:Actually, having read an above discussion, I don't think we can use the image, if we want one, we'll have to get the uploader to change the license. [[User:Gran2|Gran]]<sup>[[User talk:Gran2|2]]</sup> 13:26, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
::After yet more searching I have this:[http://www.flickr.com/photos/sparticus/400834065/], but that's still non-commercial, same with this[http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/] which is good as its him and Sophia Myles. Why can't people just let us use there images? [[User:Gran2|Gran]]<sup>[[User talk:Gran2|2]]</sup> 20:41, 1 April 2007 (UTC)


==Tennant's Sexuality==

Does anybody know if he has commented on his sexuality because i heard he was in a commited relationship with a woman, but when i saw him on the graham norton show i believe he was flirting with graham norton (gay host) and he performs a few other odd acts on the show that may lead me to believe he is also attracted to men, so anybody know if hes gay, straight, or bisexual?
:The fact doesn't seem to hold much importance to the article. It states, as is known, that Tennant is involved with [[Sophia Myles]], and beyond that I don't see where his sexuality would be important to the article. Aside, as most casual observers could note, Tennant flirts with just about everyone. [[User:Leesonadalae|Leesonadalae]] 04:11, 28 May 2007 (UTC)
::Yeah to be honest Graham Norton brings out the "gay" in everyone. And yes, Tennant flirts with just about everyone. So he is gay or bisexual. But from a Wikipedia view, this couldn't go in the article anyway as there is no reliable source to support it. [[User:Gran2|Gran]]<sup>[[User talk:Gran2|2]]</sup> 07:38, 28 May 2007 (UTC)
:::Gosh I can't believe you people! Just cause he's not married he has to be gay? For you people who don't know, Graham Norton is a funny show and David Tennant has something called "a sense of humour". I don't believe it why does every celebrity have to be gay? If he comes out I'll take this back but David Tennant is one of the least gay people I can think of! <small>—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/60.234.220.189|60.234.220.189]] ([[User talk:60.234.220.189|talk]]) 05:16, 30 October 2007 (UTC)</small><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->

== His mother's passing ==

David's mother, Helen McDonald, died on Sunday. [http://daol.newsquest.co.uk/glasgow/eveningtimes/step2-2.asp?cat=551306&g=553&offset=100 See here, 17th notice down] I'm pretty sure that is her as it mentions not only a David but also [[Alexander McDonald|Sandy]] too. Should this be mentioned in his personal life section? Or is it not relevant? It is sad either way of course, my condolences. --[[User:GracieLizzie|GracieLizzie]] 19:46, 19 July 2007 (UTC)
:Sad news. I don't see why this couldn't be included. [[User:Gran2|Gran]]<sup>[[User talk:Gran2|2]]</sup> 20:01, 19 July 2007 (UTC)

== [[Argos]] campaign ==

An IP address edit recently posted this: "Tennant is the voice behind the latest advertising campaign for catalogue retailer [[Argos]]"
I'm not sure whether it is accurate or not, but then I wouldn't because we don't have ads for Argos in Australia. The important thing is to either get a ref, or see whether it is general knowledge. Eg. "egg whites go white when you fry them" - and I don't need a ref to say it on wikipedia because its pretty darn obvious and I think we can all agree - but is that the case with the adverising campaign? [[User Talk: Tinkstar1985|Tinkstar1985]] 08:21, 31 July 2007 (UTC)
:It will need a ref, but it is true. I just saw an advert a few minutes ago, he uses his English voice and not his normal Scottish accent. [[User:Gran2|Gran]]<sup>[[User talk:Gran2|2]]</sup> 17:16, 31 July 2007 (UTC)
::Does the advert show Tennant or is it just his voice? [[User Talk: Tinkstar1985|Tinkstar1985]] 10:20, 2 August 2007 (UTC)
:::Just his voice. [[User:Gran2|Gran]]<sup>[[User talk:Gran2|2]]</sup> 10:26, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

== Casanova image ==

There is an image of Tennant as Casanova that can be used for this page, and I think used to be on this page. Why was it removed?
Also, why is there no infobox image?
Having read through other discussions about images on the page it sounds as though there was consensus to use a Doctor Who publicity shot of Tennant? Whats going on?
[[User Talk: Tinkstar1985|Tinkstar1985]] 10:18, 2 August 2007 (UTC)
:They are both fair use images, which arn't allowed in the infobox. A free use image needs to be found, and so far I have been unsucessful in that department. I will re add the Doctor Who to te appropriate section, once I have added a fair use rationale for this page. [[User:Gran2|Gran]]<sup>[[User talk:Gran2|2]]</sup> 10:29, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

== Hamlet ==

Amoammo asked for a source for Tennant playing Hamlet with the RSC in 2008. This was posted on the [http://www.gallifreyone.com/news.php Outpost Gallifrey News Page] yesterday, because of an email tip from a reader which said (and I quote):

:''Just got my RSC 2008 brochure in the post. David Tennant is confirmed as playing Hamlet at the Courtyard Theatre in Stratford from 24 July to 15 November 2008 alongside Patrick Stewart playing Claudius. David will also be playing Berowne in Love's Labour's Lost from 2 October to 15 November 2008.''

Now, obviously that email isn't a reliable source, but if any editors of this page have access to the brochure, it could be used as a source. Failing that, there are two options: either citing OG, if it's still considered a reliable source (others will have to make that determination, as I've got a COI) or citing [http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2001320029-2007370145,00.html this article] from the ''Sun'', which mentions the RSC role in passing at the end. Of course, the ''Sun'' has a mixed record on this subject (just yesterday they printed a completely rubbish story about David Bowie being on ''Doctor Who'' next series), so again it's a judgement call.

I'm honestly surprised that the schedule isn't up on the RSC's website yet, if they've sent out the brochures. Well, it'll probably be up soon, anyway, at which point all this will be moot. —[[User:Josiah Rowe|Josiah Rowe]] <small>([[User talk:Josiah Rowe|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Josiah Rowe|contribs]])</small> 05:12, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

:Looks like next week is the week. [http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/film/article2350452.ece] [[User:Slp1|Slp1]] 22:19, 2 September 2007 (UTC)
::Tennant discussed it in an interview on [[The Chris Moyles Show]] earlier today, in case anyone wants a more reliable source. [[User:GeeJo|GeeJo]] <sup>[[User talk:GeeJo|(t)]]</sup>⁄<sub>[[Special:Contributions/GeeJo|(c)]]</sub> <small>&bull;&nbsp;22:00, 4 September 2007 (UTC)</small>


== Infobox Image ==

I've removed the infobox image (Image:David_tennant.jpg) from this page. It lacks necessary information as proposed by [[WP:IUP]] and the copyright tag doesn't seem to actually be appropriate for the image. -[[User:Leesonadalae|Leeson]] 07:35, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

:Well done. I have removed the Scotland flag from the infobox; it added nothing and such use of flags is deprecated. --[[User:John|John]] 14:37, 10 September 2007 (UTC)


== Semi-protected edit request on 5 August 2023 ==
What information does the image page lack? It's a freely licensed photo, apparently uploaded by the photographer. And the licenses seem to be in order to me. —[[User:Josiah Rowe|Josiah Rowe]] <small>([[User talk:Josiah Rowe|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Josiah Rowe|contribs]])</small> 20:12, 11 October 2007 (UTC)


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:This subject is deprecated. The image in question has been deleted from Wikipedia severs. I see no problem with the current infobox image. —[[User:Leesonadalae|Leeson]] 00:31, 12 October 2007 (UTC)
"GalaxyCon Raleigh" in main image caption should be changed to "GalaxyCon Richmond". Tennant attended GalaxyCon Richmond in 2023, not GalaxyCon Raleigh, and the new image is from GalaxyCon Richmond. (Source: http://www.davidtennantontwitter.com/2023/Out/March/Richmond.html) [[User:Yoshimax2|Yoshimax2]] ([[User talk:Yoshimax2|talk]]) 08:19, 5 August 2023 (UTC)


:{{done}}<!-- Template:ESp --> [[User:Xan747|Xan747]] [[Special:Contributions/Xan747|✈️]] [[User talk:Xan747|🧑‍✈️]] 11:44, 5 August 2023 (UTC)
::Ah, sorry — I saw Leeson's reference to [[:Image:David tennant.jpg]] and assumed he was talking about [[:Image:David Tennant.jpg]], which I'd just restored to the article. —[[User:Josiah Rowe|Josiah Rowe]] <small>([[User talk:Josiah Rowe|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Josiah Rowe|contribs]])</small> 15:09, 12 October 2007 (UTC)


== Addition of Ty Tennant's appearance on 'House of the Dragon' in the line about his appearances ==
==Personal life==


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Any rationale for the edit from IP [[Special:Contributions/80.46.75.194|80.46.75.194]] that has deleted the section on Tennant's relationship with [[Sophia Myles]]. Based on the IP history, it may or may not be simple vandalism, but it may have rationale, or simply be a good faith edit. -[[User:Leesonadalae|Leeson]] 16:03, 17 September 2007 (UTC)
In the second paragraph under 'Personal life' change "Ty has acted in the film Tolkien and the 2019 television adaptation of War of the Worlds." to "Ty has acted in the film Tolkien, the 2019 television adaptation of War of the Worlds and 2022 HBO TV show House of the Dragon." [[User:Lakhanidharmit|Lakhanidharmit]] ([[User talk:Lakhanidharmit|talk]]) 07:15, 4 October 2023 (UTC)
:{{done}} [[User:HouseBlaster|House]][[Special:Contributions/HouseBlaster|Blaster]]<sup>[[User talk:HouseBlaster|talk]]</sup> 12:46, 4 October 2023 (UTC)


== David played "Davinia" in Rab C Nesbitt. Not Davina. ==
== pictures ==


First paragraph, Career, Early Life. Second to last sentence. Proof can be found on IMDB https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0682199/ [[Special:Contributions/2603:6010:E700:11CF:2980:C81:B979:3C86|2603:6010:E700:11CF:2980:C81:B979:3C86]] ([[User talk:2603:6010:E700:11CF:2980:C81:B979:3C86|talk]]) 00:53, 13 December 2023 (UTC)
I've noticed that the pictures in the lead section and the Doctor Who section are the same. While I wouldn't want to leave either section without a picture, it might make sense to have a different picture in each. Possibly coming up with a new picture for the lead section. Do we have any other pictures of him available that could be used?
:{{notdone}} The link you have provided also spells the character's name as Davina. [[User:U-Mos|U-Mos]] ([[User talk:U-Mos|talk]]) 12:56, 7 April 2024 (UTC)
[[User:Umbralcorax|Umbralcorax]] 19:42, 11 October 2007 (UTC)
:Why, yes. As a matter of fact, until recently [[:Image:David Tennant.jpg]] was used in the infobox, and indeed Wikipedia policy strongly discourages the use of copyrighted pictures as the primary means of visual identification, so the ''Doctor Who'' picture shouldn't be in the infobox. I'm not sure why the free image was removed, but I'm going to restore it. —[[User:Josiah Rowe|Josiah Rowe]] <small>([[User talk:Josiah Rowe|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Josiah Rowe|contribs]])</small> 20:08, 11 October 2007 (UTC)


== Around the World in 80 Days ==
== Tennant's Height ==
The article says he's 4 ft 9 but I know for a fact that this is completely wrong. I've removed it because it was irrelevant--[[User:Chaosbladeuk|Chaosbladeuk]] 10:20, 17 October 2007 (UTC).
:4 ft 9 would make him quite short, and I'm sure that this would be vandalism. I've looked through the page history for the article and found where this vandalsism appeared, and where you removed it. Prior to the vandalism, that line read: "David Tennant is 6' 1" (1.85 m) tall." An easier way to remove vandalism like this is to go to the page history and edit the revision you want to revert to (that is, the page before the vandalism occurred).


David Tennant played Phileas Fogg in the 2021 PBS Masterpiece series Around the World in 80 Days. [[User:CankedMG|CankedMG]] ([[User talk:CankedMG|talk]]) 04:14, 3 June 2024 (UTC)
:I haven't reinstated the "David Tennant is 6' 1" (1.85 m) tall." as it doesn't appear to be referenced and I am after consensus as to whether it should still be included - Any thoughts? [[User Talk: Tinkstar1985|Tinkstar1985]] 06:33, 20 October 2007 (UTC)


== David Tennant as "Sir Edmund Rockwell" in the ARK: Survival Evolved franchise ==


David voiced the character Edmund Rockwell in ARK: The Animated Series in 2024.
blindwombat: Tennant is dead? <small>—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/80.42.133.171|80.42.133.171]] ([[User talk:80.42.133.171|talk]]) 22:59, 27 December 2007 (UTC)</small><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->


- https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/ark_the_animated_series#cast-and-crew
== Main Pic ? ==
IMO, the pic is fairy unflattering, and the one that was there before looked a lot more natural, and less sinister :)
How come it was changed in the first place ?
x [[User Talk: k3l_x|Kel]] 23:45, 01 January 2007 (GBT)


- https://m.imdb.com/title/tt13629530/fullcredits/cast
David Tennant is a great actor and has been the longest doctor who appering on your televisions <small>—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/82.34.116.231|82.34.116.231]] ([[User talk:82.34.116.231|talk]]) 18:40, 27 March 2008 (UTC)</small><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->


He was also the voice actor for the same character in the ARK: Aberration (2017) DLC and the Genesis: Part 2 (2021) DLC of the video game franchise.
== "He is best known for..." ==


Typecasting is virtually a SIN. Tennant has not been typecast yet; granted, he is best known for Doctor Who THUS FAR. But he has covered a wide range of roles, and he has a long way to go yet. I'm removing it. [[Special:Contributions/92.11.47.14|92.11.47.14]] ([[User talk:92.11.47.14|talk]]) 19:12, 5 April 2008 (UTC)
It's unclear whether or not he reprised his role for the revamp of the game, ARK: Survival Ascended. [[Special:Contributions/74.83.59.61|74.83.59.61]] ([[User talk:74.83.59.61|talk]]) 17:54, 23 November 2024 (UTC)

Latest revision as of 15:09, 24 November 2024

Semi-protected edit request on 5 August 2023

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"GalaxyCon Raleigh" in main image caption should be changed to "GalaxyCon Richmond". Tennant attended GalaxyCon Richmond in 2023, not GalaxyCon Raleigh, and the new image is from GalaxyCon Richmond. (Source: http://www.davidtennantontwitter.com/2023/Out/March/Richmond.html) Yoshimax2 (talk) 08:19, 5 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

 Done Xan747 ✈️ 🧑‍✈️ 11:44, 5 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Addition of Ty Tennant's appearance on 'House of the Dragon' in the line about his appearances

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In the second paragraph under 'Personal life' change "Ty has acted in the film Tolkien and the 2019 television adaptation of War of the Worlds." to "Ty has acted in the film Tolkien, the 2019 television adaptation of War of the Worlds and 2022 HBO TV show House of the Dragon." Lakhanidharmit (talk) 07:15, 4 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

 Done HouseBlastertalk 12:46, 4 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

David played "Davinia" in Rab C Nesbitt. Not Davina.

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First paragraph, Career, Early Life. Second to last sentence. Proof can be found on IMDB https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0682199/ 2603:6010:E700:11CF:2980:C81:B979:3C86 (talk) 00:53, 13 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done The link you have provided also spells the character's name as Davina. U-Mos (talk) 12:56, 7 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Around the World in 80 Days

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David Tennant played Phileas Fogg in the 2021 PBS Masterpiece series Around the World in 80 Days. CankedMG (talk) 04:14, 3 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

David Tennant as "Sir Edmund Rockwell" in the ARK: Survival Evolved franchise

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David voiced the character Edmund Rockwell in ARK: The Animated Series in 2024.

- https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/ark_the_animated_series#cast-and-crew

- https://m.imdb.com/title/tt13629530/fullcredits/cast

He was also the voice actor for the same character in the ARK: Aberration (2017) DLC and the Genesis: Part 2 (2021) DLC of the video game franchise.

It's unclear whether or not he reprised his role for the revamp of the game, ARK: Survival Ascended. 74.83.59.61 (talk) 17:54, 23 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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