Matt Smith
- Net worth $12 million
- Birthday October 28, 1982
- Status -
- Country United Kingdom
- Source(-s) of wealth Actor
How much is Matt Smith Worth? Matt Smith Net Worth in 2026
Matt Smith’s net worth is estimated at $12 million as of October 2026. Matt Smith is an English actor best known as the Eleventh Doctor in Doctor Who and as Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon. The biggest driver of the wealth is television pay across those two franchises and The Crown, topped up by films and stage work.
| Net worth | $12 million (Alux estimate) |
| Estimated annual income | About $3 million in a busy year (Alux estimate) |
| Born | October 28, 1982, Northampton, England (age 44) |
| Country | England |
| Known for | Doctor Who, House of the Dragon, The Crown |
| Main income sources | TV salaries, film roles, stage work, producing credits |
How much is Matt Smith worth in 2026?
Our estimate is $12 million. Public numbers for Smith cluster around $10 million, and no pay deal for him has been confirmed by a studio.
The only per-episode reports we found are low-grade: about $52,000 an episode for The Crown and about $25,000 an episode for the first season of House of the Dragon, both reported secondhand. Lead actors on a flagship HBO drama are usually thought to earn more in later seasons, with general estimates of $100,000 to $300,000 an episode. Add three years as the lead of a major British show, film parts such as Morbius, Last Night in Soho and Caught Stealing, and stage runs, and a figure around $12 million is plausible.
We chose a number near the middle of the public range. Actors’ pay is private, so the figure is an estimate and could move with new seasons.
How Matt Smith built it
- Led major franchises. He played the Eleventh Doctor in Doctor Who and Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon.
- Took a part in The Crown. He appeared in The Crown in 2016 and 2017, adding to his television pay.
- Moved into producing. He starred in and was executive producer of The Death of Bunny Munro.
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Get the Alux appMatt Smith in 2026: what he has been been working on
- 2026: Smith was nominated for a BAFTA TV Award for Best Actor for The Death of Bunny Munro, in which he starred and served as executive producer.
- 2026: He took the lead in the audio drama The Wolf.
- 2025: He appeared in the film Caught Stealing as Russ Binder.
- 2025: The Death of Bunny Munro was released with Smith as lead and executive producer.
- 2027: A role in Star Wars: Starfighter is listed as being in post-production.
How Matt Smith makes money
- Television salaries: Doctor Who from 2010 to 2013, The Crown in 2016 and 2017, and House of the Dragon from 2022. Reported per-episode pay is unconfirmed.
- Film roles: Terminator Genisys, Last Night in Soho, Morbius, Starve Acre and Caught Stealing, with fees not public.
- Stage work: West End and Almeida roles, including American Psycho and An Enemy of the People in 2024.
- Producing credits: Executive producer on The Death of Bunny Munro, which adds a back-end share.
What Matt Smith teaches (and what to take from it)
Take the role that scares you
Smith was cast as the Doctor in January 2009 while young and relatively unknown. This week: say yes to one task that is a stretch, and put a date on it.
Alternate big and small
He moves between franchise television and low-budget films and stage plays. Try this: schedule one project each quarter chosen purely for craft.
Keep a base in the work you love
He studied drama and creative writing at the University of East Anglia and still returns to theatre. Start small: pick one practice, such as writing or playing an instrument, and keep it going.
Learn to produce
Moving into executive producing gives him ownership. Over the next seven days: ask what part of your team’s output you could help shape, not just deliver.
Career timeline
- 2003: Begins acting professionally.
- 2005: Graduates from the University of East Anglia.
- 2007: Appears in Party Animals.
- 2010 to 2013: Plays the Eleventh Doctor in Doctor Who.
- 2013 to 2014: Plays Patrick Bateman in American Psycho at the Almeida.
- 2016 to 2017: Plays Prince Philip in The Crown, earning a 2018 Emmy nomination.
- 2022: Starts House of the Dragon as Daemon Targaryen; stars in Morbius.
- 2025: Appears in Caught Stealing and leads The Death of Bunny Munro.
- 2026: BAFTA TV nomination.
Early life and background
Matthew Robert Smith was born on October 28, 1982, in Northampton. He earned a degree in Drama and Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia in 2005.
He began acting professionally around 2003 and was announced as the Eleventh Doctor in January 2009.
Matt Smith net worth FAQ
What is Matt Smith’s net worth?
Our estimate is $12 million as of October 2026, based on television, film and stage earnings.
How much does Matt Smith make from House of the Dragon?
HBO has not said. One secondhand report put him at about $25,000 an episode in season one, and later pay is likely higher.
How old is Matt Smith?
He was born on October 28, 1982, so he is 44.
What is Matt Smith known for?
He is known as the Eleventh Doctor in Doctor Who and as Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon.
Did Matt Smith play Prince Philip?
Yes, in the first two seasons of The Crown in 2016 and 2017, which earned him an Emmy nomination.
How is Matt Smith’s net worth estimated?
We combine reported per-episode pay for his major shows, film and stage work and compare the total with public estimates.
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How we estimate net worth
Our estimates are based on public reporting, company valuations, and deal and earnings figures all compiled in an internal valuation model. They are approximate, and figures change over time as new information emerges.
Last updated: October 2026.
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