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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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Poster of Plainclothes
Plainclothes
Russell Tovey was 43 in Plainclothes as 'Andrew'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 26 2025
Poster of Gavin & Stacey: The Finale
Gavin & Stacey: The Finale
Russell Tovey was 43 in Gavin & Stacey: The Finale as 'Budgie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 2024
Poster of Life is Excellent
Life is Excellent
Russell Tovey was 42 in Life is Excellent
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 04 2024
Poster of White Widow
White Widow
Russell Tovey was 42 in White Widow as 'Charlie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 20 2023
Poster of Love Again
Love Again
Russell Tovey was 41 in Love Again as 'Billy Brooks'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 04 2023
Poster of Allelujah
Allelujah
Russell Tovey was 41 in Allelujah as 'Colin Colman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 2023
Poster of Wayfinder
Wayfinder
Russell Tovey was 40 in Wayfinder as 'Russell'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 28 2021
Poster of Rhythm of Life
Rhythm of Life
Russell Tovey was 39 in Rhythm of Life as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 16 2021
Poster of Baby Lies Truthfully
Baby Lies Truthfully
Russell Tovey was 38 in Baby Lies Truthfully
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 2020
Poster of It's Me
It's Me
Russell Tovey was 38 in It's Me as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 02 2020
Poster of The Good Liar
The Good Liar
Russell Tovey was 37 in The Good Liar as 'Steven'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 2019
Poster of The Sea
The Sea
Russell Tovey was 37 in The Sea as 'David'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 2019
Poster of Hymn of Hate
Hymn of Hate
Russell Tovey was 36 in Hymn of Hate as 'Sergeant George May'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 2017
Poster of The Hippopotamus
The Hippopotamus
Russell Tovey was 35 in The Hippopotamus as 'Rupert Keynes'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 08 2017
Poster of Mindhorn
Mindhorn
Russell Tovey was 34 in Mindhorn as 'Paul Melly'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 09 2016
Poster of Looking: The Movie
Looking: The Movie
Russell Tovey was 34 in Looking: The Movie as 'Kevin Matheson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 24 2016
Poster of The Pass
The Pass
Russell Tovey was 34 in The Pass as 'Jason'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 16 2016
Poster of Red Top
Red Top
Russell Tovey was 34 in Red Top as 'Andy Coulson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 20 2016
Poster of Stick Man
Stick Man
Russell Tovey was 34 in Stick Man as 'Dog (voice)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 2015
Poster of Pride
Pride
Russell Tovey was 32 in Pride as 'Tim'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 2014
Poster of Blackwood
Blackwood
Russell Tovey was 32 in Blackwood as 'Jack'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 2014
Poster of Muppets Most Wanted
Muppets Most Wanted
Russell Tovey was 32 in Muppets Most Wanted as 'Delivery Man'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 2014
Poster of Effie Gray
Effie Gray
Russell Tovey was 32 in Effie Gray as 'George'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 2013
Poster of Tower Block
Tower Block
Russell Tovey was 30 in Tower Block as 'Paul'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 19 2012
Poster of Grabbers
Grabbers
Russell Tovey was 30 in Grabbers as 'Dr. Adam Smith'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 2012
Poster of Walking the Dogs
Walking the Dogs
Russell Tovey was 30 in Walking the Dogs as 'Footman'.
Movie Released: 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 'The Albino Pirate (voice)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 31 2011
Poster of Lady Grey London
Lady Grey London
Russell Tovey was 29 in Lady Grey London as 'Rod'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 08 2010
Poster of Huge
Huge
Russell Tovey was 28 in Huge as 'Carl'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 2010
Poster of Roar
Roar
Russell Tovey was 27 in Roar as 'Tom'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 05 2009
Poster of In Passing
In Passing
Russell Tovey was 27 in In Passing as 'Henry Travers'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 2007
Poster of The History Boys
The History Boys
Russell Tovey was 24 in The History Boys as 'Rudge'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 11 2001
Poster of The Red Peppers
The Red Peppers
Russell Tovey was 19 in The Red Peppers as 'Alf'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 29 2024
Poster of Juice
Juice
Russell Tovey was 41+ in Juice as 'Guy'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 27 2022
Poster of Starstruck
Starstruck
Russell Tovey was 39+ in Starstruck as 'Dave'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 25 2021
Poster of The Sister
The Sister
Russell Tovey was 38+ in The Sister as 'Nathan'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 14 2019
Poster of Shane the Chef
Shane the Chef
Russell Tovey was 36+ in Shane the Chef
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
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Thu, Aug 31 2017
Poster of Queers.
Queers.
Russell Tovey was 35+ in Queers. as 'Phil, '.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 31 2017
Poster of FEUD
FEUD
Russell Tovey was 35+ in FEUD as 'John O'Shea'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 21 2016
Poster of Supergirl
Supergirl
Russell Tovey was 33+ in Supergirl as 'Ray Terrill / The Ray (uncredited)'.
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Mon, Oct 26 2015
Poster of Quantico
Quantico
Russell Tovey was 33+ in Quantico as 'Harry Doyle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 27 2015
Poster of Banished
Banished
Russell Tovey was 33+ in Banished as 'James Freeman'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 26 2014
Poster of Looking
Looking
Russell Tovey was 32+ in Looking as 'Kevin Matheson'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 15 2013
Poster of What Remains
What Remains
Russell Tovey was 31+ in What Remains as 'Michael'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
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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
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Fri, Oct 01 2010
Poster of Him & Her
Him & Her
Russell Tovey was 28+ in Him & Her as 'Steve'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 06 2010
Poster of Sherlock
Sherlock
Russell Tovey was 28+ in Sherlock as 'Henry Knight, Self / Henry Knight'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 25 2010
Poster of Mongrels
Mongrels
Russell Tovey was 28+ in Mongrels
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Tue, Jun 22 2010
Poster of Being Human
Being Human
Russell Tovey was 27+ in Being Human as 'George Sands'.
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Sun, Jan 25 2009
Poster of Little Dorrit
Little Dorrit
Russell Tovey was 26+ in Little Dorrit as 'John Chivery'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 26 2008
Poster of Celebrity Juice
Celebrity Juice
Russell Tovey was 26+ in Celebrity Juice as 'Self'.
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Wed, Sep 24 2008
Poster of Mutual Friends
Mutual Friends
Russell Tovey was 26+ in Mutual Friends as 'Estate Agent'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 07 2008
Poster of Gavin & Stacey
Gavin & Stacey
Russell Tovey was 25+ in Gavin & Stacey as 'Budgie, Karl 'Budgie' Barratt'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Russell Tovey was 23+ in Doctor Who as 'Midshipman Frame'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 12 2004
Poster of Servants
Servants
Russell Tovey was 21+ in Servants
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 10 2003
Poster of Ultimate Force
Ultimate Force
Russell Tovey was 20+ in Ultimate Force
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Mon, Sep 16 2002
Poster of Messiah
Messiah
Russell Tovey was 19+ in Messiah as 'Robbie McManus'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
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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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 12 1996
Poster of Silent Witness
Silent Witness
Russell Tovey was 14+ in Silent Witness
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Wed, Feb 21 1996
Poster of Spywatch
Spywatch
Russell Tovey was 14+ in Spywatch as 'Dennis Sealey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 15 1996
Poster of Mud
Mud
Russell Tovey was 12+ in Mud
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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'.
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Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
Russell Tovey was 2+ in The Bill
TV Show Released: 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
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Unreleased