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
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
2012
as The Albino Pirate (voice)
The Good Liar
2019
as Steven
Plainclothes
2025
as Andrew
Pride
2014
as Tim
Muppets Most Wanted
2014
as Delivery Man
Effie Gray
2014
as George
The Lady in the Van
2015
as Young Man with Earring
Stick Man
2015
as Dog (voice)
Grabbers
2012
as Dr. Adam Smith
Mindhorn
2016
as Paul Melly
Looking: The Movie
2016
as Kevin Matheson
Freedom Fighters: The Ray
2018
as Ray Terrill / The Ray (voice)
The History Boys
2006
as Rudge
Tower Block
2012
as Paul
The Emperor's New Clothes
2001
as Recruit
My Family and Other Animals
2005
as Leslie Durrell
Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned
2007
as Midshipman Alonso Frame
The Pass
2016
as Jason
Allelujah
2023
as Colin Colman