David Tennant, 48, makes rare public appearance with son Ty, 17, on the green carpet at Tolkien's UK premiere as the young actor reveals his father's simple career advice
He's a BAFTA winning actor with a seriously impressive acting CV to his name.
And, David Tennant proved every inch the doting dad as he supported his fledgling actor son Ty, 17, on the green carpet at Tolkien's UK premiere at Curzon Mayfair in London on Monday, as the teen revealed his father's career advice to MailOnline.
David's adopted son makes his film debut playing a young Christopher Wiseman in the biopic, alongside big-name actors Nicholas Hoult and Lily Collins.
Doting dad: David Tennant proved every inch the doting dad as he supported his actor son Ty, 17, on the green carpet at Tolkien's UK premiere at Curzon Mayfair in London on Monday
Dr Who star David slipped into a tailored navy suit for the occasion, teaming the sleek two-piece with a purple shirt and tie.
Ty cut a stylish figure in a black tiger print suit, with shiny lapel edging and slim fit trousers.
Completing his edgy look, the teenage thespian opted for a high-necked collarless shirt.
Ty stepped out in Doc Martins and added the finishing touches to his ensemble with a smattering of statement silver rings.
Dad's advice: During their outing the teen revealed his father's career advice to MailOnline
Dapper: Dr Who star David slipped into a tailored navy suit for the occasion, teaming the sleek two-piece with a purple shirt and tie
Happy chaps: David's close relationship with his son was clear to see
Quizzed about whether he has been giving acting tips from his father before filming Tolkien, Tyler admitted to MailOnline: 'I got tips from everyone.
'I'm so young in my career and I'm still learning a lot and I'm so lucky to have these people around me who know the industry very well.
'And they're just very inspirational so that's something I can really thrive on. Just having these people who know their stuff.'
Tyler did, however, reveal that his father had imparted specific words of wisdom for how the aspiring star should conduct himself on film sets.
Quirky: Ty cut a stylish figure in a black tiger print suit, with shiny lapel edging and slim fit trousers
Dapper: Completing his edgy look, the teen thespian opted for a high-necked collarless shirt
Cute couple: Ty was joined by his girlfriend Lola Thatcher, 17,
'Never be late. Always be on time. Don't skip the lunch queue so you don't look like a bit of an idiot, and just be kind and friendly and know your lines.'
When asked if he would ever follow in his father's footsteps and be the next Dr Who, the budding actor admitted the prospect had never crossed his mind.
He said: 'Ooh that's a tricky one, I've weirdly never thought about it but who knows I'm just gonna leave it like that.'
In March 2012 Scottish actor David Tennant revealed he had become a 'double dad' after adopting his wife Georgia Moffett's son Tyler a year earlier.
A star in the making: David's adopted son makes his film debut playing a young Christopher Wiseman in the biopic, alongside big-name actors Nicholas Hoult and Lily Collins
Fun times: David and Ty joked around together, laughing and smiling at the premiere
The former Doctor Who told Absolute Radio at the time: 'My baby is almost a year old and I adopted my wife's boy last year as well so I became a father twice in six months - that's got to be something of a record hasn't it?'
Georgia gave birth to Tyler in 2002, when she was just 17. She brought him up alone and has never publicly revealed who the father is.
David, 48, and Georgia, 34, are also parents to Olive, eight, Wilfred, five and Doris, four.
The pair married in a romantic ceremony on New Year's Eve in 2011 after meeting when Georgia played the actor's daughter in Doctor Who.
David played the role of The Doctor in the hit series from 2005 to 2010, while Georgia's dad Peter Davison played the titular Time Lord between 1981 and 1984.
