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Matthew Robert Smith (born 28 October 1982) is an English actor. He initially aspired to be a professional footballer, but spondylolysis forced him out of the sport. After joining the National Youth Theatre and attending the University of East Anglia, Smith became an actor in 2003, performing in London theatres. Extending his repertoire into West End theatre, he performed in That Face in 2007 and received critical acclaim.
Smith's first major role in television came in the BBC political drama series Party Animals (2007). He portrayed the eleventh incarnation of the Doctor in the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who from 2010 to 2013, becoming the youngest person to portray the role. Smith received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his portrayal of Prince Philip in the Netflix historical series The Crown (2016–2017). He has starred as Daemon Targaryen in the HBO fantasy drama series House of the Dragon since 2022.