Russell Tovey

Russell Tovey

Actor · Producer · Writer

Billericay, Essex, England, UK
November 14, 1981

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.

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Representative Works

Love Again
Love Again
6.7
/ English
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
6.5
/ English
The Good Liar
The Good Liar
6.7
/ English
Muppets Most Wanted
Muppets Most Wanted
6.3
/ English
Pride
Pride
7.7
/ English
Plainclothes
Plainclothes
7.4
/ English
Stick Man
Stick Man
6.8
/ English
Deep Dive
Deep Dive
No Rating Yet
/ English
The Lady in the Van
The Lady in the Van
6.4
/ English
Red Top
Red Top
5.3
/ English
Effie Gray
Effie Gray
6.0
/ English
Grabbers
Grabbers
6.1
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Love Again
2023Nominee

Best Performance

Love Again

The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
2012Nominee

Best Performance

The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!

The Good Liar
2019Nominee

Best Performance

The Good Liar

Career Highlights

Muppets Most Wanted
2014Highlight

Best Performance

Muppets Most Wanted

Pride
2014Highlight

Best Performance

Pride

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