Matt Smith Overview

Born in Northampton, England, Matt Smith dreamed of becoming a professional football player as a child. However, a back injury resulted in spondylolysis, leaving him unable to play the sport professionally. Instead, his cousin, a drama teacher, persuaded Matt to join the National Youth Theatre. Although he resisted at first, Matt eventually found a passion for acting, studying Drama and Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia. His first major television role was on the BCC political... See All