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Russell Tovey

Bio: 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
Born: Sat, Nov 14 1981
Birthplace: Billericay, Essex, England, UK
Russell Tovey is 43 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Plainclothes
Plainclothes
Russell Tovey will be
43 in Plainclothes
as 'Andrew'.
Sun, Jan 26 2025
Poster of Life is Excellent
Life is Excellent
Russell Tovey was
42 in Life is Excellent
Sun, Aug 04 2024
Poster of Pet Shop Boys: A New Bohemia
Pet Shop Boys: A New Bohemia
Russell Tovey was
42 in Pet Shop Boys: A New Bohemia
Tue, Jun 04 2024
Poster of White Widow
White Widow
Russell Tovey was
42 in White Widow
as 'Charlie'.
Mon, Nov 20 2023
Poster of Love Again
Love Again
Russell Tovey was
41 in Love Again
as 'Billy Brooks'.
Thu, May 04 2023
Poster of Allelujah
Allelujah
Russell Tovey was
41 in Allelujah
as 'Colin Colman'.
Fri, Mar 17 2023
Poster of Wayfinder
Wayfinder
Russell Tovey was
40 in Wayfinder
as 'Russell'.
Fri, Jul 01 2022
Poster of National Theatre Live: Constellations
National Theatre Live: Constellations
Russell Tovey was
39 in National Theatre Live: Constellations
as 'Roland'.
Thu, Oct 28 2021
Poster of Rhythm of Life
Rhythm of Life
Russell Tovey was
39 in Rhythm of Life
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jul 03 2021
Poster of The Picture of Dorian Gray
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Russell Tovey was
39 in The Picture of Dorian Gray
as 'Basil Hallward'.
Tue, Mar 16 2021
Poster of Baby Lies Truthfully
Baby Lies Truthfully
Russell Tovey was
38 in Baby Lies Truthfully
Wed, Jul 01 2020
Poster of It's Me
It's Me
Russell Tovey was
38 in It's Me
as 'Joe'.
Thu, Jan 02 2020
Poster of The Good Liar
The Good Liar
Russell Tovey was
37 in The Good Liar
as 'Steven'.
Fri, Nov 08 2019
Poster of The Sea
The Sea
Russell Tovey was
37 in The Sea
as 'David'.
Sun, Mar 10 2019
Poster of Hymn of Hate
Hymn of Hate
Russell Tovey was
36 in Hymn of Hate
as 'Sergeant George May'.
Sun, Nov 11 2018
Poster of Freedom Fighters: The Ray
Freedom Fighters: The Ray
Russell Tovey was
36 in Freedom Fighters: The Ray
as 'Ray Terrill / The Ray (voice)'.
Tue, Aug 28 2018
Poster of National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika
National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika
Russell Tovey was
35 in National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika
as 'Joseph Pitt/Mormon Centre Father/The Angel Europa'.
Thu, Jul 27 2017
Poster of National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part One: Millennium Approaches
National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part One: Millennium Approaches
Russell Tovey was
35 in National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part One: Millennium Approaches
as 'Joseph Pitt/Prior 1/The Eskimo'.
Thu, Jul 20 2017
Poster of The Hippopotamus
The Hippopotamus
Russell Tovey was
35 in The Hippopotamus
as 'Rupert Keynes'.
Wed, Mar 08 2017
Poster of Mindhorn
Mindhorn
Russell Tovey was
34 in Mindhorn
as 'Paul Melly'.
Sun, Oct 09 2016
Poster of Looking: The Movie
Looking: The Movie
Russell Tovey was
34 in Looking: The Movie
as 'Kevin Matheson'.
Sun, Jul 24 2016
Poster of The Pass
The Pass
Russell Tovey was
34 in The Pass
as 'Jason'.
Wed, Mar 16 2016
Poster of Red Top
Red Top
Russell Tovey was
34 in Red Top
as 'Andy Coulson'.
Wed, Jan 20 2016
Poster of Stick Man
Stick Man
Russell Tovey was
34 in Stick Man
as 'Dog (voice)'.
Mon, Dec 07 2015
Poster of The Lady in the Van
The Lady in the Van
Russell Tovey was
33 in The Lady in the Van
as 'Young Man with Earring'.
Fri, Oct 30 2015
Poster of Pride
Pride
Russell Tovey was
32 in Pride
as 'Tim'.
Fri, Sep 12 2014
Poster of Blackwood
Blackwood
Russell Tovey was
32 in Blackwood
as 'Jack'.
Fri, Aug 01 2014
Poster of Muppets Most Wanted
Muppets Most Wanted
Russell Tovey was
32 in Muppets Most Wanted
as 'Delivery Man'.
Thu, Mar 20 2014
Poster of Effie Gray
Effie Gray
Russell Tovey was
32 in Effie Gray
as 'George'.
Sat, Mar 08 2014
Poster of Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide
Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide
Russell Tovey was
32 in Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Mon, Nov 18 2013
Poster of The King is Dead
The King is Dead
Russell Tovey was
31 in The King is Dead
as 'Nicky'.
Mon, Apr 01 2013
Poster of Tower Block
Tower Block
Russell Tovey was
30 in Tower Block
as 'Paul'.
Wed, Sep 19 2012
Poster of Grabbers
Grabbers
Russell Tovey was
30 in Grabbers
as 'Dr. Adam Smith'.
Fri, Aug 10 2012
Poster of Walking the Dogs
Walking the Dogs
Russell Tovey was
30 in Walking the Dogs
as 'Footman'.
Thu, May 31 2012
Poster of The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
Russell Tovey was
30 in The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
as 'Albino Pirate (voice)'.
Mon, Mar 12 2012
Poster of Is This a Joke?
Is This a Joke?
Russell Tovey was
30 in Is This a Joke?
as 'Tim'.
Sat, Dec 31 2011
Poster of The Ballad of Russell & Julie
The Ballad of Russell & Julie
Russell Tovey was
29 in The Ballad of Russell & Julie
as 'Midshipman Frame (archive footage)'.
Mon, Oct 31 2011
Poster of Lady Grey London
Lady Grey London
Russell Tovey was
29 in Lady Grey London
as 'Rod'.
Wed, Dec 08 2010
Poster of Huge
Huge
Russell Tovey was
28 in Huge
as 'Carl'.
Fri, Jun 18 2010
Poster of Roar
Roar
Russell Tovey was
27 in Roar
as 'Tom'.
Wed, Aug 05 2009
Poster of In Passing
In Passing
Russell Tovey was
27 in In Passing
as 'Henry Travers'.
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned
Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned
Russell Tovey was
26 in Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned
as 'Midshipman Alonso Frame'.
Tue, Dec 25 2007
Poster of The History Boys
The History Boys
Russell Tovey was
24 in The History Boys
as 'Rudge'.
Mon, Oct 02 2006
Poster of My Family and Other Animals
My Family and Other Animals
Russell Tovey was
24 in My Family and Other Animals
as 'Leslie Durrell'.
Tue, Dec 27 2005
Poster of The Emperor's New Clothes
The Emperor's New Clothes
Russell Tovey was
19 in The Emperor's New Clothes
as 'Recruit'.
Sat, Aug 11 2001
Poster of The Red Peppers
The Red Peppers
Russell Tovey was
19 in The Red Peppers
as 'Alf'.
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Real Love (Yes, It's Real Love!)
Real Love (Yes, It's Real Love!)
Russell Tovey will be
43+ in Real Love (Yes, It's Real Love!)
as 'Mick'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Fortress
The Fortress
Russell Tovey was
42+ in The Fortress
as 'Charlie Oldman'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 12 2024
Poster of Rob Beckett's Smart TV
Rob Beckett's Smart TV
Russell Tovey was
42+ in Rob Beckett's Smart TV
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 29 2024
Poster of Juice
Juice
Russell Tovey was
41+ in Juice
as 'Guy'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 2023
Poster of Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry
Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry
Russell Tovey was
41+ in Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry
as 'Russell Tovey'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2023
Poster of AIDS: The Unheard Tapes
AIDS: The Unheard Tapes
Russell Tovey was
40+ in AIDS: The Unheard Tapes
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 27 2022
Poster of Starstruck
Starstruck
Russell Tovey was
39+ in Starstruck
as 'Dave'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 25 2021
Poster of The Sister
The Sister
Russell Tovey was
38+ in The Sister
as 'Nathan'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 26 2020
Poster of Flesh and Blood
Flesh and Blood
Russell Tovey was
38+ in Flesh and Blood
as 'Jake'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 24 2020
Poster of RuPaul's Drag Race UK
RuPaul's Drag Race UK
Russell Tovey was
37+ in RuPaul's Drag Race UK
as 'Self - Guest Judge'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 2019
Poster of Years and Years
Years and Years
Russell Tovey was
37+ in Years and Years
as 'Daniel Lyons'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 14 2019
Poster of Shane the Chef
Shane the Chef
Russell Tovey was
36+ in Shane the Chef
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 2018
Poster of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer
Russell Tovey was
36+ in The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 06 2018
Poster of Freedom Fighters: The Ray
Freedom Fighters: The Ray
Russell Tovey was
36+ in Freedom Fighters: The Ray
as 'Ray Terrill / The Ray (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 08 2017
Poster of The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice
The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice
Russell Tovey was
35+ in The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 31 2017
Poster of Queers.
Queers.
Russell Tovey was
35+ in Queers.
as 'Phil, '.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 31 2017
Poster of FEUD
FEUD
Russell Tovey was
35+ in FEUD
as 'John O'Shea'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 05 2017
Poster of We Have Been Watching
We Have Been Watching
Russell Tovey was
35+ in We Have Been Watching
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 2017
Poster of The Night Manager
The Night Manager
Russell Tovey was
34+ in The Night Manager
as 'Simon Ogilvey'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 21 2016
Poster of DC's Legends of Tomorrow
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Russell Tovey was
34+ in DC's Legends of Tomorrow
as 'Ray Terrill / The Ray'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 21 2016
Poster of Supergirl
Supergirl
Russell Tovey was
33+ in Supergirl
as 'Ray Terrill / The Ray (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 26 2015
Poster of Quantico
Quantico
Russell Tovey was
33+ in Quantico
as 'Harry Doyle'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 27 2015
Poster of Banished
Banished
Russell Tovey was
33+ in Banished
as 'James Freeman'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 05 2015
Poster of The Flash
The Flash
Russell Tovey was
32+ in The Flash
as 'Ray Terrill / The Ray'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 07 2014
Poster of Festivals, Sex and Suspicious Parents
Festivals, Sex and Suspicious Parents
Russell Tovey was
32+ in Festivals, Sex and Suspicious Parents
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 26 2014
Poster of Looking
Looking
Russell Tovey was
32+ in Looking
as 'Kevin Matheson'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 19 2014
Poster of Snow, Sex and Suspicious Parents
Snow, Sex and Suspicious Parents
Russell Tovey was
31+ in Snow, Sex and Suspicious Parents
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 12 2013
Poster of Talking to the Dead
Talking to the Dead
Russell Tovey was
31+ in Talking to the Dead
as 'DS Huw Brydon'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 15 2013
Poster of What Remains
What Remains
Russell Tovey was
31+ in What Remains
as 'Michael'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 25 2013
Poster of The Job Lot
The Job Lot
Russell Tovey was
31+ in The Job Lot
as 'Karl Lyndhurst'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 29 2013
Poster of Just a Minute
Just a Minute
Russell Tovey was
30+ in Just a Minute
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 26 2012
Poster of American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Russell Tovey was
29+ in American Horror Story
as 'Patrick Read'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 2011
Poster of Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents
Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents
Russell Tovey was
29+ in Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 04 2011
Poster of The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret
The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret
Russell Tovey was
28+ in The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 2010
Poster of Him & Her
Him & Her
Russell Tovey was
28+ in Him & Her
as 'Steve'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 06 2010
Poster of Sherlock
Sherlock
Russell Tovey was
28+ in Sherlock
as 'Henry Knight, Self / Henry Knight'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 25 2010
Poster of Mongrels
Mongrels
Russell Tovey was
28+ in Mongrels
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 22 2010
Poster of Being Human
Being Human
Russell Tovey was
27+ in Being Human
as 'George Sands'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 25 2009
Poster of Little Dorrit
Little Dorrit
Russell Tovey was
26+ in Little Dorrit
as 'John Chivery'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 26 2008
Poster of Celebrity Juice
Celebrity Juice
Russell Tovey was
26+ in Celebrity Juice
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 2008
Poster of Mutual Friends
Mutual Friends
Russell Tovey was
26+ in Mutual Friends
as 'Estate Agent'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 26 2008
Poster of Ashes to Ashes
Ashes to Ashes
Russell Tovey was
26+ in Ashes to Ashes
as 'Marcus Johnstone'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 07 2008
Poster of Gavin & Stacey
Gavin & Stacey
Russell Tovey was
25+ in Gavin & Stacey
as 'Budgie'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 13 2007
Poster of Doctor Who Confidential
Doctor Who Confidential
Russell Tovey was
23+ in Doctor Who Confidential
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Russell Tovey was
23+ in Doctor Who
as 'Midshipman Frame'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Agatha Christie's Marple
Agatha Christie's Marple
Russell Tovey was
23+ in Agatha Christie's Marple
as 'PC Terence Reed'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 12 2004
Poster of Servants
Servants
Russell Tovey was
21+ in Servants
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 10 2003
Poster of Ultimate Force
Ultimate Force
Russell Tovey was
20+ in Ultimate Force
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 2002
Poster of Messiah
Messiah
Russell Tovey was
19+ in Messiah
as 'Robbie McManus'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 26 2001
Poster of Holby City
Holby City
Russell Tovey was
17+ in Holby City
as 'Jerome Hibbert, Adam Spengler'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1999
Poster of The Mrs Bradley Mysteries
The Mrs Bradley Mysteries
Russell Tovey was
16+ in The Mrs Bradley Mysteries
as 'Stable boy'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 31 1998
Poster of Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Russell Tovey was
14+ in Never Mind the Buzzcocks
as 'Self - Panellist'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 12 1996
Poster of Silent Witness
Silent Witness
Russell Tovey was
14+ in Silent Witness
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 21 1996
Poster of Spywatch
Spywatch
Russell Tovey was
14+ in Spywatch
as 'Dennis Sealey'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 15 1996
Poster of Mud
Mud
Russell Tovey was
12+ in Mud
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 17 1994
Poster of Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Russell Tovey was
7+ in Agatha Christie's Poirot
as 'Lionel Marshall'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
Russell Tovey was
2+ in The Bill
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984
Poster of The War Between the Land and the Sea
The War Between the Land and the Sea
Russell Tovey will be
43+ in The War Between the Land and the Sea
First Air Date
Unreleased