Russell 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. show more

Known For

Acting

Popularity

3.7

Gender

Male

Place of Birth

Billericay, Essex, England, UK

Birthday

November 14, 1981

Known for

The History Boys

The History Boys

2006
6.6
National Theatre Live: Constellations

National Theatre Live: Constellations

2021
10.0
Allelujah

Allelujah

2023
5.2
My Family and Other Animals

My Family and Other Animals

2005
6.3
Real Love (Yes, It's Real Love!)

Real Love (Yes, It's Real Love!)

...
0.0
Grabbers

Grabbers

2012
6.1
The Ballad of Russell & Julie

The Ballad of Russell & Julie

2011
10.0
Love Again

Love Again

2023
6.7
Blackwood

Blackwood

2014
5.9
White Widow

White Widow

2023
5.0
Is This a Joke?

Is This a Joke?

2011
0.0
Wayfinder

Wayfinder

2022
0.0
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!

The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!

2012
6.5
Tower Block

Tower Block

2012
5.8
The Red Peppers

The Red Peppers

2001
0.0
It's Me

It's Me

2020
0.0
Muppets Most Wanted

Muppets Most Wanted

2014
6.3
Walking the Dogs

Walking the Dogs

2012
0.0
Pride

Pride

2014
7.7
Plainclothes

Plainclothes

2025
7.2
Rhythm of Life

Rhythm of Life

2021
6.5
The Lady in the Van

The Lady in the Van

2015
6.4
Lady Grey London

Lady Grey London

2010
7.0
Red Top

Red Top

2016
5.3
Stick Man

Stick Man

2015
6.8
The Pass

The Pass

2016
6.4
Looking: The Movie

Looking: The Movie

2016
7.2
Huge

Huge

2010
5.6
Pet Shop Boys: A New Bohemia

Pet Shop Boys: A New Bohemia

2024
9.0
Life is Excellent

Life is Excellent

2024
0.0
Effie Gray

Effie Gray

2014
5.9
Mindhorn

Mindhorn

2016
6.1
National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part One: Millennium Approaches

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

2017
8.1
National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika

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

2017
8.1
Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide

Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide

2013
7.8
Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned

Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned

2007
7.6
The Emperor's New Clothes

The Emperor's New Clothes

2001
6.7
Freedom Fighters: The Ray

Freedom Fighters: The Ray

2018
6.0
Roar

Roar

2009
7.6
The Sea

The Sea

2019
9.0
The Hippopotamus

The Hippopotamus

2017
6.4
The Good Liar

The Good Liar

2019
6.7
The King is Dead

The King is Dead

2013
0.0
In Passing

In Passing

2009
7.0
Baby Lies Truthfully

Baby Lies Truthfully

2020
0.0
Hymn of Hate

Hymn of Hate

2018
7.0
The Picture of Dorian Gray

The Picture of Dorian Gray

2021
3.0
No Masks

No Masks

2020
0.0
Mike the Knight: Journey to Dragon Mountain

Mike the Knight: Journey to Dragon Mountain

2014
7.0
Ultimate Force

Ultimate Force

2002
6.6
The Bill

The Bill

1984
6.7
Silent Witness

Silent Witness

1996
7.5
We Have Been Watching

We Have Been Watching

2017
0.0
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer

The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer

2018
7.4
Agatha Christie's Marple

Agatha Christie's Marple

2004
7.8
Being Human

Being Human

2009
7.1
Messiah

Messiah

2001
7.2
Little Dorrit

Little Dorrit

2008
7.8
Him & Her

Him & Her

2010
7.3
What Remains

What Remains

2013
7.3
Looking

Looking

2014
7.3
Banished

Banished

2015
7.3
RuPaul's Drag Race UK

RuPaul's Drag Race UK

2019
7.1
Juice

Juice

2023
5.7
Mutual Friends

Mutual Friends

2008
7.0
Sherlock

Sherlock

2010
8.5
Servants

Servants

2003
7.5
Quantico

Quantico

2015
6.5
Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry

Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry

2023
0.0
Just a Minute

Just a Minute

2012
9.5
Mongrels

Mongrels

2010
7.7
Mud

Mud

1994
6.0
Queers.

Queers.

2017
5.6
Starstruck

Starstruck

2021
6.8
Spywatch

Spywatch

1996
0.0
The Flash

The Flash

2014
7.8
DC's Legends of Tomorrow

DC's Legends of Tomorrow

2016
7.3
Freedom Fighters: The Ray

Freedom Fighters: The Ray

2017
5.6
Doctor Who Confidential

Doctor Who Confidential

2005
8.1
Holby City

Holby City

1999
5.8
Holby City

Holby City

1999
5.8
AIDS: The Unheard Tapes

AIDS: The Unheard Tapes

2022
3.3
The Job Lot

The Job Lot

2013
7.3
The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice

The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice

2017
5.3
Rob Beckett's Smart TV

Rob Beckett's Smart TV

2024
5.4
FEUD

FEUD

2017
7.6
Celebrity Juice

Celebrity Juice

2008
6.6
Years and Years

Years and Years

2019
7.6
Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

1996
7.0
American Horror Story

American Horror Story

2011
8.1
Talking to the Dead

Talking to the Dead

2013
6.0
Snow, Sex and Suspicious Parents

Snow, Sex and Suspicious Parents

2013
0.0
Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents

Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents

2011
7.3
Festivals, Sex and Suspicious Parents

Festivals, Sex and Suspicious Parents

2014
0.0
The Fortress

The Fortress

2024
5.8
Agatha Christie's Poirot

Agatha Christie's Poirot

1989
8.2
Supergirl

Supergirl

2015
7.3
Flesh and Blood

Flesh and Blood

2020
6.1
The Mrs Bradley Mysteries

The Mrs Bradley Mysteries

1998
6.9
Shane the Chef

Shane the Chef

2018
0.0
Ashes to Ashes

Ashes to Ashes

2008
7.7
The War Between the Land and the Sea

The War Between the Land and the Sea

2025
8.0
Queers.

Queers.

2017
5.6
The Sister

The Sister

2020
6.2
The Night Manager

The Night Manager

2016
7.8
Gavin & Stacey

Gavin & Stacey

2007
7.5
Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles De Menezes

Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles De Menezes

2025
6.9
BBC Comedy Feeds

BBC Comedy Feeds

2012
0.0
The Paul O'Grady Show

The Paul O'Grady Show

2004
4.6
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009
5.1

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