Matthew Robert Smith was born on the 28th October 1982, in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, and is an actor probably best recognized for appearing in the role of the eleventh doctor in the BBC TV sci-fi adventure series “Doctor Who” (2010-2014). He has also starred in such TV and film titles as “Party Animals” (2007), “Womb” (2010), “The Crown” (2016), etc. His acting career has been active since 2003.
So, have you ever wondered how rich Matt Smith is, as of late 2016? It has been estimated by authoritative sources that the total size of Matt’s net worth is over $9 million, which has been accumulated through his successful involvement in the entertainment industry as an actor.
Matt Smith Net Worth $9 Million
Matt Smith was born to David and Lynne Smith. He spent his childhood in his hometown, where he attended Northampton School for Boys. When he was a teenager, he wanted to become a professional football player, and he played for the youth teams of Nottingham Forest, Leicester City and Northampton Town. However, after several injuries he gave up his dreams, and soon he became an actor, starring in the school play – an adaptation of “Twelve Angry Men”. Upon matriculation, he enrolled at the University of East Anglia (UEA) in Norwich, from which he graduated with a degree in Drama and Creative Writing in 2005. Subsequently, he joined the National Youth Theatre in London, playing in “The Master And Margarita”, “On The Shore Of The Wide World”, and “Murder In The Cathedral”, which were the base for his net worth.
Matt’s professional acting career on the big screen began in the mid- 2000s when he made his debut appearance in the film “The Ruby In The Smoke” (2006), starring Billie Piper and Sian Thomas, which was followed by the role of Danny Foster in the TV series “Party Animals” (2007). In the same year, he appeared as Jim Taylor in the film “The Shadow In The North”, and subsequently featured in such productions as “The Street” (2007), and “Womb” (2010)., adding steadily to his net worth.
In 2010 his real break came when he was chosen to be the 11th doctor in the popular BBC science-fiction series “Doctor Who”, replacing David Tennant. He stayed in the show until 2015, during which period he portrayed the doctor in every film and video game made about the original show, which only increased his net worth by a large margin.
Apart from playing the doctor, Matt had several other roles such as in the films “Christopher And His Kind” (2011), “Bert & Brickie” (2012), and “Lost River” (2014), which also added a considerable amount to his net worth.
After his part on the show ended, Matt made an appearance as Alex in the film “Terminator Genisys” in 2015, and in 2016 he featured in the film “Pride And Prejudice And Zombies” (2016). Most recently he was selected for the role of Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in the TV series “The Crown” (2016), and will appear in the film “Patient Zero”, which is scheduled for 2017, starring Natalie Dormer and Clive Standen. His net worth is certainly rising.
When it comes to speak about his personal life, Matt Smith was in a relationship with model Daisy Lowe from 2010 to 2011, and according to sources, he has been dating actress Lily James since 2015. He is known as an atheist. He is a big fan of Blackburn Rovers F.C. In his spare time, he enjoys playing guitar and he collects albums.
