Russell Tovey
Born: 1981-11-14
Place of Birth: 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.
Known For
Plainclothes
2025★ 7.7
Pride
2014★ 7.7
Love Again
2023★ 6.7
Mindhorn
2016★ 6.1
No Masks
2020★ 0.0
The Good Liar
2019★ 6.7
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
2012★ 6.5
Huge
2010★ 5.6
Blackwood
2014★ 5.9
Grabbers
2012★ 6.1
Muppets Most Wanted
2014★ 6.3
Roar
2009★ 7.6
Hymn of Hate
2018★ 7.0
Red Top
2016★ 5.3
Allelujah
2023★ 5.2
Stick Man
2015★ 6.8
Looking: The Movie
2016★ 7.2
The Sea
2019★ 9.0
The Pass
2016★ 6.4
Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned
2007★ 7.6
The Lady in the Van
2015★ 6.4
Lady Grey London
2010★ 7.0
Effie Gray
2014★ 5.9
The History Boys
2006★ 6.6
In Passing
2009★ 7.0
Tower Block
2012★ 5.8
The Picture of Dorian Gray
2021★ 3.0
My Family and Other Animals
2005★ 6.3
Freedom Fighters: The Ray
2018★ 6.0
The King is Dead
2013★ 0.0
The Hippopotamus
2017★ 6.4
White Widow
2023★ 5.0
Pet Shop Boys: A New Bohemia
2024★ 9.0
The Emperor's New Clothes
2001★ 6.7
Wayfinder
2022★ 0.0
National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika
2017★ 8.1
National Theatre Live: Constellations
2021★ 10.0
National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part One: Millennium Approaches
2017★ 8.1
Real Love (Yes, It's Real Love!)
N/A★ 0.0
Walking the Dogs
2012★ 0.0
The Red Peppers
2001★ 0.0
Rhythm of Life
2021★ 6.5
Mike the Knight: Journey to Dragon Mountain
2014★ 7.0
Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide
2013★ 7.8
The Ballad of Russell & Julie
2011★ 10.0
It's Me
2020★ 0.0
Life is Excellent
2024★ 0.0
Baby Lies Truthfully
2020★ 0.0