Russell Tovey

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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

• Queer Edward II (2026)
• I Am the Prize (2026)
• Deep Dive (2026)
• The Cult of Americana (2025)
• Plainclothes (2025)
• Gavin & Stacey: The Finale (2024)
• Life is Excellent (2024)
• Pet Shop Boys: A New Bohemia (2024)
• White Widow (2023)
• Love Again (2023)
• Allelujah (2023)
• Wayfinder (2022)
• National Theatre Live: Constellations (2021)
• The Picture of Dorian Gray (2021)
• No Masks (2020)
• Baby Lies Truthfully (2020)
• It's Me (2020)
• The Good Liar (2019)
• The Sea (2019)
• Hymn of Hate (2018)
• Freedom Fighters: The Ray (2018)
• National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika (2017)
• National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part One: Millennium Approaches (2017)
• The Hippopotamus (2017)
• Mindhorn (2016)
• Looking: The Movie (2016)
• The Pass (2016)
• Red Top (2016)
• Stick Man (2015)
• The Lady in the Van (2015)
• Mike the Knight: Journey to Dragon Mountain (2014)
• Pride (2014)
• Blackwood (2014)
• Muppets Most Wanted (2014)
• Awesome Adventures: Party Surprise! (2014)
• Effie Gray (2014)
• Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide (2013)
• The King is Dead (2013)
• Tower Block (2012)
• Grabbers (2012)
• Walking the Dogs (2012)
• The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! (2012)
• Is This a Joke? (2011)
• The Ballad of Russell & Julie (2011)
• Huge (2010)
• Roar (2009)
• In Passing (2009)
• Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned (2007)
• The History Boys (2006)
• My Family and Other Animals (2005)
• The Emperor's New Clothes (2001)
• The Red Peppers (2001)
• Wild Bird
• When the Wolves Came
• Real Love (Yes, It's Real Love!)