William Hartnell was the first actor to lead Doctor Who when the show began in 1963, but it took Matt Smith's Eleventh Doctor to bring back one of the character's most underutilized character traits.

When it comes to actors who score parts in iconic franchises, Matt Smith is certainly one to watch. From Doctor Who to House of the Dragon, Smith has consistently shown range and depth in his roles.

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Matt Smith on his DJ days. 7. He’d never watched an episode of Doctor Who before he got the part I’d never seen an episode [of Doctor Who]. Not one. Not one episode in my whole life.