Matthew Smith facts for kids

Matthew or Matt Smith is a very common name! Because of this, many different people around the world share this name. This page will tell you about some of the most well-known people named Matthew or Matt Smith, from actors to athletes and more.

Famous People Named Matthew Smith

Actors and Entertainers

• Matt Smith (born 1982) is a famous English actor. He is best known for playing the Eleventh Doctor in the popular science fiction TV show Doctor Who. He also played Prince Philip in the historical drama series The Crown.
• Matt Smith (drummer) is a talented jazz percussionist. He plays drums in a jazz style.
• Matt Smith (guitarist) plays guitar for the Australian band Thirsty Merc. They are known for their rock music.
• Matt Smith (musician) was a guitar player for the glam rock band Paris.
• Matt "Money" Smith (born 1973) is a radio personality in Southern California. He is known for his sports talk shows.

People in Politics

• Matthew Smith (Pennsylvania statesman) (1734–1794) was an important figure in early American politics. He served as the Vice-President (which is like a Lieutenant Governor) of Pennsylvania.
• Matthew H. Smith (born 1972) is a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate. This means he helps make laws for the state of Pennsylvania.
• Matt Smith (Australian politician) (born 1978) is a member of the Tasmanian state parliament in Australia. He helps make decisions for his state.
• Matthew Smith (Canadian politician) (1842–1909) was a farmer and hotel owner who became a political figure in Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Sports Stars

Soccer Players

• Mattha Smith (1897–1953) was a Scottish footballer.
• Matt Smith (soccer, born 1982) is an English-born Australian professional soccer player. He has played for several teams.
• Matt Smith (footballer, born 1989) is an English professional footballer. He plays for Salford City.
• Matty Smith (footballer, born 1997) is a Scottish footballer who plays for Dundee United.
• Matthew Smith (footballer, born 1999) is a Wales international footballer. He plays for his country's national team.
• Matt Smith (footballer, born 2000) is an English footballer who plays for Arsenal and Doncaster Rovers.

Rugby Players

• Matt Smith (rugby union, born 1985) is a rugby union player. He played for Leicester Tigers.
• Matty Smith (rugby league) (born 1987) is an English rugby league player. He played for Wigan Warriors.
• Matt Smith (rugby union, born 1989) is a rugby union player who played for Cornish Pirates.
• Matt Smith (rugby union, born 1996) is a rugby union player for Glasgow Warriors.

Other Athletes

• Matt Smith (broadcaster) (born 1967) is a sports presenter for BT Sport. He talks about different sports on TV.
• Matthew Smith (field hockey) (born 1973) is an Australian field hockey player.
• Matthew Smith (rower) (born 1977) is an American rower. He competes in rowing races.
• Matt Smith (baseball) (born 1979) is an American baseball pitcher. He throws the ball for his team.
• Matthew Smith (cricketer) (born 1990) is an English cricketer.
• Matt Smith (duathlete) (born 1996) is an Australian duathlete. A duathlon is a race that combines running and cycling.

Other Interesting People

• Matthew Smith (games programmer) (born 1966) is a British computer game programmer. He created popular games like Manic Miner and Jet Set Willy.
• Matthew Smith (labor activist) (1893-1958) was a British-American labor organizer. He worked to improve conditions for workers.
• Matthew Smith (spy) was a spy in the 17th century. He wrote a book called Memoirs of Secret Service.

See also

In Spanish: Matthew Smith para niños