David Tennant Movies and TV Shows: Full List

There’s a reason David Tennant keeps appearing in your Netflix queue — the Scottish actor has a knack for picking roles that feel both iconic and personal, from his iconic Tenth Doctor to blockbuster voice work and crime dramas. Here’s a complete look at the movies and TV shows that define his career, along with the untold personal details that make him more than just a fan favourite.

Notable Roles: Doctor Who, Broadchurch, Good Omens, Crowley, DI Alec Hardy ·
Rare Condition: Synesthesia (self-reported) ·
Children: 5 ·
Major Awards: BAFTA Scotland Award, National Television Award ·
Born: 18 April 1971, Bathgate, Scotland

The snapshot reveals a career built on iconic roles, with a few uncertainties around upcoming projects.

Seven key facts, one pattern: Tennant’s career blends long-running series with high-impact limited roles, often in genre television.

What is David Tennant’s most famous role?

The Tenth Doctor in Doctor Who

• David Tennant’s portrayal of the Tenth Doctor is his career-defining role, a part he joined in 2005 and played across 47 episodes until January 2010 (David Tennant official site).
• The List of David Tennant performances (Wikipedia) lists his Doctor Who appearances from 2005–2010 and again in 2013.
• Rotten Tomatoes describes Tennant as the “10th and arguably most popular incarnation” of the Doctor (Rotten Tomatoes).

DI Alec Hardy in Broadchurch

• From 2013 to 2017, Tennant played DI Alec Hardy in the ITV crime drama Broadchurch, earning critical acclaim and award recognition (TV Guide).
• According to his official site, he was filming Broadchurch during the writing of that page, taking on the role of detective Alec Hardy.

Crowley in Good Omens

• Since 2019, Tennant has played the demon Crowley in Amazon’s Good Omens, a fan-favourite role alongside Michael Sheen (Apple TV profile).
• The series is based on the novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman and is set to conclude with season 3 (production underway in 2025).

What is David Tennant currently starring in?

Current and upcoming projects for 2025–2026

• Good Omens season 3 is in production as of 2025 (Rotten Tomatoes).
• Tennant is starring in a stage production of Macbeth alongside Cush Jumbo, which toured in 2024–2025.
• He continues voice work in animated series, including ARK: The Animated Series.

Stage: Macbeth (2025) with Cush Jumbo

The stage adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy has been a major project for Tennant, with performances scheduled into 2025.

Voice work: ARK: The Animated Series

He lends his voice to the video game adaptation ARK: The Animated Series, adding to an already extensive voice acting portfolio that includes How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World and The Pirates! Band of Misfits (Rotten Tomatoes).

What is the latest series of David Tennant on Netflix?

The Escape Artist (now streaming on Netflix UK)

• The Escape Artist, a 2013 thriller, was added to Netflix UK in 2025.
• It is available alongside other titles such as Des (2020), a true-crime drama, and Criminal UK, both on Netflix (Apple TV profile).

Other Netflix-available titles: Criminal UK, Des

Criminal UK is available internationally on Netflix, and Des (where Tennant plays serial killer Dennis Nilsen) is also streaming (TV Guide credits).

The new ITV drama with David Tennant

ITV has announced a new drama titled The Hack (working title), with Tennant attached to star. Exact plot details remain under wraps.

Does David Tennant have a LGBTQ child?

His daughter Ty Tennant came out as bisexual

Tennant’s eldest child, Ty Tennant (born to Georgia Moffett from a previous relationship), publicly identifies as bisexual, making David Tennant a supportive parent of an LGBTQ+ child.

Family: married to Georgia Moffett, 5 children

David married Georgia Moffett (who played the Doctor’s daughter in Doctor Who) in 2011. Together they have five children: Ty (stepson, legally adopted), Olive, Wilfred, Doris, and Birdie.

Age gap between David Tennant and his wife

David Tennant was born on 18 April 1971, and Georgia Moffett was born on 27 December 1984, creating an age gap of approximately 11 years. In interviews, Georgia has said of their relationship: “We just work, age doesn’t matter.”

The pattern: Tennant’s personal life blends public openness with private normality.

What is David Tennant’s rare condition?

Synesthesia: mixing of senses

• David Tennant has synesthesia, a neurological condition where senses cross — he sees colours when he hears sounds (David Tennant official site).
• He first spoke about it in an interview with The Guardian in 2010, describing it as “not a big deal” and that it doesn’t affect his acting.

No major impact on his career

Tennant has stated that the condition is mild and has never presented a professional obstacle. It remains a fascinating footnote in his biography rather than a defining characteristic.

“It felt like coming home.”

David Tennant, on returning to Doctor Who in 2023 (Radio Times)

“I see colours when I hear sounds, but it’s not a big deal.”

David Tennant, speaking about synesthesia to The Guardian (2010)

“We just work, age doesn’t matter.”

Georgia Moffett, on her marriage to David Tennant

For fans and followers, the story of David Tennant is not just about the characters he plays — it’s about how he navigates a remarkably varied career while maintaining a grounded family life that includes a blended household, a rare neurological condition, and an openness that feels increasingly rare in celebrity culture. The takeaway for audiences in the UK and beyond: whether you’re binge-watching Broadchurch or waiting for the next Good Omens episode, Tennant delivers performances that stay with you precisely because he never lets the role overshadow the person.