Russell Tovey
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- November 14, 1981
- Birthplace
- Billericay, Essex, England, UK
Russell George Tovey (born 14 November 1981) is an English actor with numerous television, film and stage credits. Tovey is best known for playing the role of a werewolf, George Sands in the BBC's supernatural drama Being Human. His other notable roles include Rudge in both the stage and film version of The History Boys, Steve in the BBC Three sitcom Him & Her, Kevin Matheson in the HBO original series Looking and as Henry Knight on BBC TV series Sherlock.
Filmography
- Wild Bird
Wild Bird TBA
as Alexander McQueen, Writer, Executive Producer
- When the Wolves Came
When the Wolves Came TBA
as Sebastian
Real Love (Yes, It's Real Love!) TBA
as Mick
Queer Edward II 2026
Executive Producer
I Am the Prize 2026
Actor
Deep Dive 2026
as Self
- The Cult of Americana
The Cult of Americana 2025
Actor
Plainclothes 2025
as Andrew
Gavin & Stacey: The Finale 2024
as Karl 'Budgie' Barratt
Life is Excellent 2024
Actor
Pet Shop Boys: A New Bohemia 2024
Actor
White Widow 2023
as Charlie
Love Again 2023
as Billy Brooks
Allelujah 2023
as Colin Colman
Wayfinder 2022
as Russell
National Theatre Live: Constellations 2021
as Roland
The Picture of Dorian Gray 2021
as Basil Hallward
No Masks 2020
Actor
Baby Lies Truthfully 2020
Actor
It's Me 2020
as Joe
The Good Liar 2019
as Steven
The Sea 2019
as David
Hymn of Hate 2018
as Sergeant George May
Freedom Fighters: The Ray 2018
as Ray Terrill / The Ray (voice)
National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika 2017
as Joseph Pitt/Mormon Centre Father/The Angel Europa
National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part One: Millennium Approaches 2017
as Joseph Pitt/Prior 1/The Eskimo
The Hippopotamus 2017
as Rupert Keynes
Mindhorn 2016
as Paul Melly
Looking: The Movie 2016
as Kevin Matheson
The Pass 2016
as Jason
Red Top 2016
as Andy Coulson
Stick Man 2015
as Dog (voice)
The Lady in the Van 2015
as Young Man with Earring
Mike the Knight: Journey to Dragon Mountain 2014
as Squirt (Voice)
Pride 2014
as Tim
Blackwood 2014
as Jack
Muppets Most Wanted 2014
as Delivery Man
Awesome Adventures: Party Surprise! 2014
as Squirt (voice)
Effie Gray 2014
as George
Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide 2013
as Narrator (voice)
The King is Dead 2013
as Nicky
Tower Block 2012
as Paul
Grabbers 2012
as Dr. Adam Smith
Walking the Dogs 2012
as Footman
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! 2012
as The Albino Pirate (voice)
- Is This a Joke?
Is This a Joke? 2011
as Tim
The Ballad of Russell & Julie 2011
as Midshipman Frame (archive footage)
Huge 2010
as Carl
Roar 2009
as Tom
In Passing 2009
as Henry Travers
Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned 2007
as Midshipman Alonso Frame
The History Boys 2006
as Rudge
My Family and Other Animals 2005
as Leslie Durrell
The Emperor's New Clothes 2001
as Recruit
The Red Peppers 2001
as Alf
Credits from TMDB.