David Tennant's 10 Best Roles, Ranked (According To Rotten Tomatoes)
Whether you know him as The Doctor, Barty Crouch Jr., or the voice of Scrooge McDuck, the one thing that is clear is David Tennant always makes sure his roles are memorable. The Scottish actor has made a fantastic career for himself in both the movie and television world.
David Tennant has been involved in some huge franchises that are known around the world, taking on a great mix of roles. From family-friendly projects and comedy to far more serious roles, his career is varied and full of excellent performances, but which are his best?
10 Deadwater Fell: 88% (2020)
Deadwater Fell is one of David Tennant's most recent roles, but his performance as Tom Kendrick is one of his greatest. This miniseries is one full of major drama and emotion, starting with a bang as a fire in Tom's house ends up leading to the death of his partner and her three children.
However, while Tom ends up being saved and is obviously emotional about their deaths, there is more than meets the eye to this family. The series then focuses on the investigation as to what happened, which has plenty of twists and turns along the way.
9 Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire: 88% (2005)
Throughout the Harry Potter franchise, a wide variety of incredible British actors made appearances, creating one of the greatest ensemble casts in movie history. David Tennant popped up in the fourth installment of the franchise, in Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire.
He took on the role of Barty Crouch Jr. as one of the villains from the series. He did a great job playing the creepy and sneaky character who ended up trying to portray Mad-Eye Moody by using the Polyjuice Potion to change himself.
8 How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World: 92% (2019)
How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World is the third and final installment into this franchise, which saw David Tennant join the cast. His voice stands out and is full of passion, which made him a great choice to join the movie.
Tennant actually played a couple of roles in the film. His main role was as Ivar the Witless, who worked for the Warlords and was a dragon trapper, attempting to get his hands on some of the dragons. He also voiced the character of Spitelout Jorgenson.
7 Doctor Who: 92% (2006 - 2008)
Doctor Who is one of the longest-running and most popular U.K. television shows of all time, with a variety of actors having taken on the classic role of The Doctor. David Tennant was The Doctor from 2006 to 2008 and he is widely considered to be one of the greatest Doctors of all time.
His time on the show was a fantastic time in the series' history and he had great chemistry with his companion, played by Billie Piper, as he battled against some of The Doctor's most famous villains. David brought an unbelievable amount of energy to the show, and he really made the role his own.
6 Criminal: UK: 92% (2019)
This is a gripping show that is set inside of a police interrogation room throughout, never leaving the building for any episode. While it doesn't have a vast set, this show is all about the dialogue and the incredible tension of each case, which is different for each episode.
Each episode has the same set of detectives asking questions and showing their own personal relationships, but each has a different actor as the accused. In one episode, it is David Tennant in the hot seat, and he thrives in a show that heavily relies upon simple acting done right.
5 Broadchurch: 92% (2013 - 2017)
Broadchurch has proven to be an incredibly popular mystery drama that brought together David Tennant and Olivia Colman as the two lead characters. In the show, they both work as detectives in a small town.
The show is jam-packed with great twists and reveals that keep audiences hooked, as the two characters try and solve a murder. Of course, throughout the show, the personal stories of the two characters also come into play, which only adds to the entertainment.
4 Hang Ups: 94% (2018)
While David Tennant excels in serious and dramatic roles, he is also an incredibly charismatic actor and that lends itself to the world of comedy, as well. This is why being part of the show, Hang Ups, was ideal for him, allowing David to flex his comedic muscles.
Tennant was only part of one episode of the show, which featured Stephen Mangan as the lead as a therapist. Tennant was one of Richard's clients in the episode, which led to some hilarious scenes between them.
3 Spy In The Wild: 100% (2017/2020)
Spy In The Wild is a nature show with an interesting twist. There have been tons of documentaries over the years capturing animals in their natural habitats, but this show does it from a unique perspective by having a robot version of the animal placed nearby.
It provides unique moments of the animals interacting with them, just as they would with other animals. It's a fresh idea and makes for a fun and educational show. When it comes to David Tennant's involvement, he worked as the narrator for the show.
2 Hamlet: 100% (2009)
This Shakespearean tale is one that has been told countless times with many different actors taking on the role of Hamlet. In this version, David Tennant played the character and he brought it to life with his personality and charisma.
This version of Hamlet was different in that it was put into the modern world, and this helped the story connect with a wider and younger audience.
1 Ducktales: 100% (2017 - 2021)
Disney's decision to revive Ducktales with a modern twist and fresh animation was a great decision. But what was even better than that was putting David Tennant in the lead role of Scrooge McDuck. His Scottish accent is perfect in this role and he's able to bring the right level of excitement and grumpiness to the character.
Scrooge McDuck is known for being grumpy at points, often only thinking of himself and his money. Yet he's also a very caring and kind character who loves his family, and David manages to strike the balance perfectly in his performance.
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