Russell Tovey
Known for Acting
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
Love Again
2023
as Billy Brooks
Plainclothes
2025
as Andrew
The Good Liar
2019
as Steven
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
2012
as The Albino Pirate (voice)
The Lady in the Van
2015
as Young Man with Earring
Muppets Most Wanted
2014
as Delivery Man
Pride
2014
as Tim
Effie Gray
2014
as George
Looking: The Movie
2016
as Kevin Matheson
Grabbers
2012
as Dr. Adam Smith
Tower Block
2012
as Paul
Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned
2007
as Midshipman Alonso Frame
Stick Man
2015
as Dog (voice)
Freedom Fighters: The Ray
2018
as Ray Terrill / The Ray (voice)
Blackwood
2014
as Jack
Mindhorn
2016
as Paul Melly
The Pass
2016
as Jason
The History Boys
2006
as Rudge
The Hippopotamus
2017
as Rupert Keynes
The Emperor's New Clothes
2001
as Recruit