Russell Tovey

Russell Tovey

Acting

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

Filmography

Queer Edward II

Queer Edward II

2026Executive Producer
Movie
I Am the Prize

I Am the Prize

2026
Movie
Deep Dive

Deep Dive

2026Self
Movie
The War Between the Land and the Sea

The War Between the Land and the Sea

7.62025Barclay Pierre-Dupont
TV
The Cult of Americana

The Cult of Americana

2025
Movie
Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles De Menezes

Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles De Menezes

7.02025DAC Brian Paddick
TV
Plainclothes

Plainclothes

7.32025Andrew
Movie
Gavin & Stacey: The Finale

Gavin & Stacey: The Finale

2024Karl 'Budgie' Barratt
Movie
Life is Excellent

Life is Excellent

2024
Movie
Pet Shop Boys: A New Bohemia

Pet Shop Boys: A New Bohemia

9.02024
Movie
The Fortress

The Fortress

5.82024Charlie Oldman
TV
Rob Beckett's Smart TV

Rob Beckett's Smart TV

5.42024Self - Guest
TV
White Widow

White Widow

5.22023Charlie
Movie
Juice

Juice

6.72023Guy
TV
Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry

Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry

2023Russell Tovey
TV
Love Again

Love Again

6.72023Billy Brooks
Movie
Allelujah

Allelujah

5.42023Colin Colman
Movie
Wayfinder

Wayfinder

2022Russell
Movie
AIDS: The Unheard Tapes

AIDS: The Unheard Tapes

4.22022Narrator
TV
National Theatre Live: Constellations

National Theatre Live: Constellations

10.02021Roland
Movie
Starstruck

Starstruck

6.62021Dave
TV
The Picture of Dorian Gray

The Picture of Dorian Gray

3.02021Basil Hallward
Movie
The Sister

The Sister

6.12020Nathan
TV
No Masks

No Masks

2020
Movie
Baby Lies Truthfully

Baby Lies Truthfully

2.52020
Movie
Flesh and Blood

Flesh and Blood

6.02020Jake
TV
It's Me

It's Me

2020Joe
Movie
The Good Liar

The Good Liar

6.72019Steven
Movie
RuPaul's Drag Race UK

RuPaul's Drag Race UK

7.12019Self - Guest Judge
TV
Years and Years

Years and Years

7.52019Daniel Lyons
TV
The Sea

The Sea

9.02019David
Movie
Hymn of Hate

Hymn of Hate

7.52018Sergeant George May
Movie
Freedom Fighters: The Ray

Freedom Fighters: The Ray

6.32018Ray Terrill / The Ray (voice)
Movie
Shane the Chef

Shane the Chef

2018
TV
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer

The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer

7.02018Self - Guest
TV
Freedom Fighters: The Ray

Freedom Fighters: The Ray

5.62017Ray Terrill / The Ray (voice)
TV
The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice

The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice

5.22017Self
TV
Queers.

Queers.

5.92017
TV
National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika

National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika

8.12017Joseph Pitt/Mormon Centre Father/The Angel Europa
Movie
National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part One: Millennium Approaches

National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part One: Millennium Approaches

8.12017Joseph Pitt/Prior 1/The Eskimo
Movie
The Hippopotamus

The Hippopotamus

6.32017Rupert Keynes
Movie
FEUD

FEUD

7.62017John O'Shea
TV
We Have Been Watching

We Have Been Watching

2017Self
TV
Mindhorn

Mindhorn

6.12016Paul Melly
Movie
Looking: The Movie

Looking: The Movie

7.12016Kevin Matheson
Movie
The Pass

The Pass

6.32016Jason
Movie
The Night Manager

The Night Manager

7.72016Simon Ogilvey
TV
DC's Legends of Tomorrow

DC's Legends of Tomorrow

7.22016Ray Terrill / The Ray
TV
Red Top

Red Top

5.32016Andy Coulson
Movie
Stick Man

Stick Man

6.82015Dog (voice)
Movie
The Lady in the Van

The Lady in the Van

6.42015Young Man with Earring
Movie
Supergirl

Supergirl

7.32015Ray Terrill / The Ray (uncredited)
TV
Quantico

Quantico

6.52015Harry Doyle
TV
Banished

Banished

7.22015James Freeman
TV
The Flash

The Flash

7.72014Ray Terrill / The Ray
TV
Mike the Knight: Journey to Dragon Mountain

Mike the Knight: Journey to Dragon Mountain

7.02014Squirt (Voice)
Movie
Pride

Pride

7.72014Tim
Movie
Blackwood

Blackwood

5.92014Jack
Movie
Muppets Most Wanted

Muppets Most Wanted

6.32014Delivery Man
Movie
Awesome Adventures: Party Surprise!

Awesome Adventures: Party Surprise!

2014Squirt (voice)
Movie