Russell Tovey
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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
Credits
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! (2012)
as The Albino Pirate (voice)
Love Again (2023)
as Billy Brooks
The Good Liar (2019)
as Steven
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)
as Delivery Man
Pride (2014)
as Tim
The Lady in the Van (2015)
as Young Man with Earring
Stick Man (2015)
as Dog (voice)
The History Boys (2006)
as Rudge
Effie Gray (2014)
as George
Plainclothes (2025)
as Andrew
Freedom Fighters: The Ray (2018)
as Ray Terrill / The Ray (voice)
Looking: The Movie (2016)
as Kevin Matheson
Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned (2007)
as Midshipman Alonso Frame
Blackwood (2014)
as Jack
Gavin & Stacey: The Finale (2024)
as Karl 'Budgie' Barratt
Grabbers (2012)
as Dr. Adam Smith
My Family and Other Animals (2005)
as Leslie Durrell
National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika (2017)
as Joseph Pitt/Mormon Centre Father/The Angel Europa
Tower Block (2012)
as Paul
Deep Dive (2026)
as Self
The Emperor's New Clothes (2001)
as Recruit
Huge (2010)
as Carl
National Theatre Live: Constellations (2021)
as Roland
The Hippopotamus (2017)
as Rupert Keynes
The Picture of Dorian Gray (2021)
as Basil Hallward
National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part One: Millennium Approaches (2017)
as Joseph Pitt/Prior 1/The Eskimo
Red Top (2016)
as Andy Coulson
Mindhorn (2016)
as Paul Melly
Wayfinder (2022)
as Russell
Roar (2009)
as Tom
When the Wolves Came (—)
as Sebastian
Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide (2013)
as Narrator (voice)
No Masks (2020)
Actor
Allelujah (2023)
as Colin Colman
The Pass (2016)
as Jason
The Ballad of Russell & Julie (2011)
as Midshipman Frame (archive footage)
Real Love (Yes, It's Real Love!) (—)
as Mick
Pet Shop Boys: A New Bohemia (2024)
Actor
The King is Dead (2013)
as Nicky
I Am the Prize (2026)
Actor
Mike the Knight: Journey to Dragon Mountain (2014)
as Squirt (Voice)
Wild Bird (—)
as Alexander McQueen
Is This a Joke? (2011)
as Tim
White Widow (2023)
as Charlie
Walking the Dogs (2012)
as Footman
The Red Peppers (2001)
as Alf
In Passing (2009)
as Henry Travers
The Sea (2019)
as David
It's Me (2020)
as Joe
Life is Excellent (2024)
Actor
Hymn of Hate (2018)
as Sergeant George May
The Cult of Americana (2025)
Actor
Baby Lies Truthfully (2020)
Actor