Russell Tovey

Russell Tovey

Known for

Acting

Born

November 14, 1981 (age 44)

Birthplace

Billericay, Essex, England, UK

Biography

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.

Best known work

The Flash
The Flash
2014
Sherlock
Sherlock
2010
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
2011
Supergirl
Supergirl
2015
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
2016
Pride
Pride
2014
The Night Manager
The Night Manager
2016
The Good Liar
The Good Liar
2019
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
2012
Muppets Most Wanted
Muppets Most Wanted
2014

Filmography

  1. TBA

    Real Love (Yes, It's Real Love!)

    as Mick

  2. TBA

    When the Wolves Came

    as Sebastian

  3. TBA

    Wild Bird

    as Alexander McQueen, Writer, Executive Producer

  4. 2026

    Queer Edward II

    Executive Producer

  5. 2026

    I Am the Prize

  6. 2026

    Deep Dive

    as Self

  7. 2025

    The War Between the Land and the SeaTV

    as Barclay Pierre-Dupont (5 episodes)

  8. 2025

    The Cult of Americana

  9. 2025

    Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles De MenezesTV

    as DAC Brian Paddick (4 episodes)

  10. 2025

    Plainclothes

    as Andrew

  11. 2024

    Gavin & Stacey: The Finale

    as Karl 'Budgie' Barratt

  12. 2024

    Life is Excellent

  13. 2024

    Pet Shop Boys: A New Bohemia

  14. 2024

    The FortressTV

    as Charlie Oldman (7 episodes)

  15. 2024

    Rob Beckett's Smart TVTV

    as Self - Guest (1 episode)

  16. 2023

    White Widow

    as Charlie

  17. 2023

    JuiceTV

    as Guy (12 episodes)

  18. 2023

    Alison & Larry: Billericay To BarryTV

    as Russell Tovey (1 episode)

  19. 2023

    Love Again

    as Billy Brooks

  20. 2023

    Allelujah

    as Colin Colman

  21. 2022

    Wayfinder

    as Russell

  22. 2022

    AIDS: The Unheard TapesTV

    as Narrator (3 episodes)

  23. 2021

    National Theatre Live: Constellations

    as Roland

  24. 2021

    StarstruckTV

    as Dave (2 episodes)

  25. 2021

    The Picture of Dorian Gray

    as Basil Hallward

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