Russell Tovey
Born
14 November 1981 (44)
Place of Birth
Billericay, Essex, England, UK
Also known as
Russell George Tovey
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.
Filmography (40)
Deep Dive
2026
Deep Dive: The Making of The War Between The Land And The Sea
2026
The Cult of Americana
2025
Plainclothes
2025
Life is Excellent
2024
Pet Shop Boys: A New Bohemia
2024
White Widow
2023
Love Again
2023
Allelujah
2023
Wayfinder
2022
National Theatre Live: Constellations
2021
The Picture of Dorian Gray
2021
No Masks
2020
Baby Lies Truthfully
2020
It's Me
2020
The Good Liar
2019
The Sea
2019
Hymn of Hate
2018
Freedom Fighters: The Ray
2018
National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika
2017
National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part One: Millennium Approaches
2017
The Hippopotamus
2017
Mindhorn
2016
Looking: The Movie
2016
The Pass
2016
Red Top
2016
Stick Man
2015
The Lady in the Van
2015
Mike the Knight: Journey to Dragon Mountain
2014
Pride
2014
Blackwood
2014
Muppets Most Wanted
2014
Effie Gray
2014
Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide
2013
The King is Dead
2013
Tower Block
2012
Grabbers
2012
Walking the Dogs
2012
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
2012
Is This a Joke?
2011