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Russell Tovey

Acting Born Nov 14, 1981 Billericay, Essex, England, UK 118 credits

Biography

Russell Tovey is an English actor born on November 14, 1981, in Billericay, Essex, England, UK. He has numerous television, film, and stage credits. Tovey is known for his roles in Being Human, The History Boys, Him & Her, Looking, and Sherlock. He has appeared in over 115 acting credits. Tovey's work spans various genres, including supernatural drama, stage productions, sitcoms, and television series. He has also been involved in film and stage adaptations of notable works. Tovey's acting career is marked by his versatility and range, with a significant presence in British television and film.

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Career

Career overview

Russell Tovey is an English actor born on November 14, 1981, in Billericay, Essex, England, UK. He has appeared in numerous television, film, and stage productions throughout his career. Tovey's notable roles include playing a werewolf in the BBC's supernatural drama Being Human, as well as Rudge in both the stage and film version of The History Boys.

In addition to his work in Being Human and The History Boys, Tovey has appeared in other notable productions. He played the role of Steve in the BBC Three sitcom Him & Her, and portrayed Kevin Matheson in the HBO original series Looking. Tovey has also appeared as Henry Knight on the BBC TV series Sherlock.

Tovey's extensive career spans over 115 credits, showcasing his versatility as an actor. Born in Billericay, Essex, England, UK, Tovey has established himself as a talented and accomplished actor in the entertainment industry. His performances in a wide range of productions have contributed to his reputation as a skilled and dedicated actor.

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Known for

Film

Deep Dive

as Self
Film

I Am the Prize

2026

The War Between the Land and the Sea

as Barclay Pierre-Dupont
Film

Love Again

as Billy Brooks

RuPaul's Drag Race UK

as Self - Guest Judge

Years and Years

as Daniel Lyons
Film

The Good Liar

as Steven

FEUD

as John O'Shea
Film

The Charge

as Ray Terrill / The Ray

The Night Manager

as Simon Ogilvey
Film

Mindhorn

as Paul Melly

Supergirl

as Ray Terrill / The Ray (uncredited)

Frequent co-stars

Jemma Redgrave 3 shared titles
Ruth Madeley 3 shared titles
Lyndsey Marshal 2 shared titles
Priyanka Chopra Jonas 2 shared titles
Gugu Mbatha-Raw 2 shared titles
Alexander Devrient 2 shared titles
Gethin Alderman 2 shared titles
Charles Sandford 2 shared titles
Francesca Corney 2 shared titles
Ann Akinjirin 2 shared titles

Career timeline

Deep DiveI Am the Prize
The War Between the Land and the SeaPlainclothesSuspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles De MenezesThe Cult of Americana
The FortressRob Beckett's Smart TVPet Shop Boys: A New BohemiaLife is Excellent
Love AgainJuiceAlison & Larry: Billericay To BarryAllelujahWhite Widow
AIDS: The Unheard TapesWayfinder
StarstruckThe Picture of Dorian GrayNational Theatre Live: Constellations
The SisterFlesh and BloodNo MasksBaby Lies TruthfullyIt's Me
RuPaul's Drag Race UKYears and YearsThe Good LiarThe Sea
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To CancerShane the ChefFreedom Fighters: The RayHymn of Hate
FEUDThe Great British Bake Off: An Extra SliceFreedom Fighters: The RayQueers.Queers.
DC's Legends of TomorrowThe Night ManagerRed TopLooking: The MovieMindhorn
SupergirlQuanticoThe Lady in the VanBanishedStick Man
The FlashPrideLookingEffie GrayMuppets Most Wanted
What RemainsTalking to the DeadThe Dog Rescuers with Alan DaviesThe Job LotSnow, Sex and Suspicious Parents
Playhouse PresentsBBC Comedy FeedsThe Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!GrabbersTower Block
American Horror StorySun, Sex and Suspicious ParentsIs This a Joke?The Ballad of Russell & Julie
SherlockMongrelsHim & HerHuge
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenBeing HumanRoarIn Passing
Celebrity JuiceAshes to AshesLittle DorritMutual Friends
Gavin & StaceyDoctor Who: Voyage of the Damned
The History BoysRob Brydon's Annually Retentive
Doctor Who ConfidentialMy Family and Other Animals
Agatha Christie's MarpleThe Paul O'Grady Show
Servants
Ultimate Force
MessiahThe Emperor's New ClothesThe Red Peppers
Holby CityHolby City
The Mrs Bradley Mysteries
Silent WitnessNever Mind the BuzzcocksSpywatch
Mud

Full filmography

  • Deep Dive (2026) as Self
  • I Am the Prize (2026)
  • The War Between the Land and the Sea (2025) as Barclay Pierre-Dupont
  • Plainclothes (2025) as Andrew
  • Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles De Menezes (2025) as Deputy Assistant Commissioner Brian Paddick
  • The Cult of Americana (2025)
  • The Fortress (2024) as Charlie Oldman
  • Rob Beckett's Smart TV (2024) as Self - Guest
  • Pet Shop Boys: A New Bohemia (2024)
  • Life is Excellent (2024)
  • Love Again (2023) as Billy Brooks
  • Juice (2023) as Guy
  • Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry (2023) as Russell Tovey
  • Allelujah (2023) as Colin Colman
  • White Widow (2023) as Charlie
  • AIDS: The Unheard Tapes (2022) as Narrator
  • Wayfinder (2022) as Russell
  • Starstruck (2021) as Dave
  • The Picture of Dorian Gray (2021) as Basil Hallward
  • National Theatre Live: Constellations (2021) as Roland
  • The Sister (2020) as Nathan
  • Flesh and Blood (2020) as Jake
  • No Masks (2020)
  • Baby Lies Truthfully (2020)
  • It's Me (2020) as Joe
  • RuPaul's Drag Race UK (2019) as Self - Guest Judge
  • Years and Years (2019) as Daniel Lyons
  • The Good Liar (2019) as Steven
  • The Sea (2019) as David
  • The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer (2018) as Self - Guest
  • Shane the Chef (2018)
  • Freedom Fighters: The Ray (2018) as Ray Terrill / The Ray (voice)
  • Hymn of Hate (2018) as Sergeant George May
  • FEUD (2017) as John O'Shea
  • The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice (2017) as Self
  • Freedom Fighters: The Ray (2017) as Ray Terrill / The Ray (voice)
  • Queers. (2017) as Phil
  • Queers. (2017)
  • The Hippopotamus (2017) as Rupert Keynes
  • National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part One: Millennium Approaches (2017) as Joseph Pitt/Prior 1/The Eskimo
  • National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika (2017) as Joseph Pitt/Mormon Centre Father/The Angel Europa
  • We Have Been Watching (2017) as Self
  • DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016) as Ray Terrill / The Ray
  • The Night Manager (2016) as Simon Ogilvey
  • Red Top (2016) as Andy Coulson
  • Looking: The Movie (2016) as Kevin Matheson
  • Mindhorn (2016) as Paul Melly
  • The Pass (2016) as Jason
  • Supergirl (2015) as Ray Terrill / The Ray (uncredited)
  • Quantico (2015) as Harry Doyle
  • The Lady in the Van (2015) as Young Man with Earring
  • Banished (2015) as James Freeman
  • Stick Man (2015) as Dog (voice)
  • The Flash (2014) as Ray Terrill / The Ray
  • Pride (2014) as Tim
  • Looking (2014) as Kevin Matheson
  • Effie Gray (2014) as George
  • Muppets Most Wanted (2014) as Delivery Man
  • Blackwood (2014) as Jack
  • Festivals, Sex and Suspicious Parents (2014) as Self - Narrator (voice)
  • Mike the Knight: Journey to Dragon Mountain (2014) as Squirt (Voice)
  • What Remains (2013) as Michael
  • Talking to the Dead (2013) as DS Huw Brydon
  • The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies (2013) as Narrator
  • The Job Lot (2013) as Karl Lyndhurst
  • Snow, Sex and Suspicious Parents (2013) as Self - Narrator (voice)
  • Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide (2013) as Narrator (voice)
  • The King is Dead (2013) as Nicky
  • Playhouse Presents (2012) as Footman
  • BBC Comedy Feeds (2012)
  • The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! (2012) as The Albino Pirate (voice)
  • Grabbers (2012) as Dr. Adam Smith
  • Tower Block (2012) as Paul
  • Just a Minute (2012) as Self
  • Walking the Dogs (2012) as Footman
  • American Horror Story (2011) as Patrick Read
  • Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents (2011) as Self - Narrator (voice)
  • Is This a Joke? (2011) as Tim
  • The Ballad of Russell & Julie (2011) as Midshipman Frame (archive footage)
  • Sherlock (2010) as Henry Knight
  • Mongrels (2010)
  • Him & Her (2010) as Steve
  • Huge (2010) as Carl
  • Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
  • Being Human (2009) as George Sands
  • Roar (2009) as Tom
  • In Passing (2009) as Henry Travers
  • Celebrity Juice (2008) as Self
  • Ashes to Ashes (2008) as Marcus Johnstone
  • Little Dorrit (2008) as John Chivery
  • Mutual Friends (2008) as Estate Agent
  • Gavin & Stacey (2007) as Budgie
  • Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned (2007) as Midshipman Alonso Frame
  • The History Boys (2006) as Rudge
  • Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive (2006)
  • Doctor Who Confidential (2005) as Narrator
  • My Family and Other Animals (2005) as Leslie Durrell
  • Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) as PC Terence Reed
  • The Paul O'Grady Show (2004)
  • Servants (2003)
  • Ultimate Force (2002)
  • Messiah (2001) as Robbie McManus
  • The Emperor's New Clothes (2001) as Recruit
  • The Red Peppers (2001) as Alf
  • Holby City (1999) as Jerome Hibbert
  • Holby City (1999) as Adam Spengler
  • The Mrs Bradley Mysteries (1998) as Stable boy
  • Silent Witness (1996)
  • Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self - Panellist
  • Spywatch (1996) as Dennis Sealey
  • Mud (1994) as Bill
  • Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Lionel Marshall
  • The Bill (1984)
  • Wild Bird as Alexander McQueen
  • Wild Bird Writer
  • Wild Bird Executive Producer
  • When the Wolves Came as Sebastian
  • Real Love (Yes, It's Real Love!) as Mick