Russell Tovey
English Actor.
Charming, intelligent & full of natural character with a friendly, upbeat delivery.
Born in Romford but can neutralise his accent on request.
Russell shot to fame as Rudge in Alan Bennett’s acclaimed National Theatre stage play The History Boys. His career has since been prolific, appearing on stage, film and television.
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Singing Ability
- Various singing styles (Amateur)
Credits
- Because the Night (TV, 2020) Nathan. Euston Films
- The Understudy (Radio, 2020) Stephen McQueen.
- After the Harvest II (Feature Film, 2020) Charlie.
- The Good Liar (Feature Film, 2019) Steven. Warner Bros
- Flesh and Blood (TV, 2019) Jake. ITV
- Years and Years (TV, 2019) Daniel Lyons. BBC
- Shane The Chef (Animation Series, 2018) Lead. My5.
- The Hippopotamus (Feature Film, 2017) Rupert Keynes. Electric Shadow Company.
- Angels in America (Theatre, 2017) Joe Pitt. The National Theatre.
- The Night Manager (TV, 2016) Simon Ogilvey. BBC.
- Quantico (TV, 2016) Harry Doyle. Disney.
- Looking: The Movie (TV, 2016) Kevin Matheson. HBO.
- Night of the Lotus (Feature Film, 2016) Charlie.
- The Pass (Feature Film, 2016) Jason. Toledo Productions.
- Looking (TV, 2015-14) Kevin. HBO & Sky Atlantic. Series 1&2.
- Banished (TV, 2015) James Freeman. BBC2.
- A View From The Bridge (Theatre, 2015) Rodolpho. Broadway.
- The Lady in the Van (Feature Film, 2015) Young Man with Earring. BBC.
- The Pass (Theatre, 2014) Jason. The Royal Court.
- Muppets Most Wanted (Feature Film, 2014) Delivery Man. Disney.
- Effie Gray (Feature Film, 2014) George. Sovereign Films.
- Moomins on the Riviera (TV, 2014) Moomin. Handle Productions.
- The Job Lot (TV, 2013-2014) Karl Lyndhurst. Series 1&2. ITV.
- What Remains (TV, 2013) Michael. BBC.
- Talking to the Dead (TV, 2013) DS Huw Brydon. Sky Living.
- Towerblock (Feature Film, 2012) Paul. Tea Shop & Film Company.
- Sherlock (TV, 2012) Henry Knight. Series 2. BBC1.
- Huge (Feature Film, 2011) Carl. Toff Media.
- Grabbers (Feature Film, 2011) Smith. Lead. Forward Films.
- Him & Her (TV, 2010-11) Steve. Lead. BBC3. Series 1, 2 & 3.
- Sherlock (TV, 2010) Sir Henry. BBC.
- Being Human (TV, 2008-11) George Sands. Lead, series 1-3. BBC1&3.
- Ashes to Ashes (TV, 2008) Episode 5. BBC.
- Little Dorrit (TV, 2008) John Chivery. BBC1.
- Marple: Murder is Easy (TV, 2008) Constable Reed. Acorn Media.
- Mutual Friends (TV, 2008) Estate Agent. Ep. 5. BBC.
- Doctor Who (TV, 2007-10) Midshipman Frame. Voyage of the Damned. BBC.
- Gavin & Stacey (TV, 2007-09) Budgie. BBC3.
- Annually Retentive (TV, 2007) Ben. BBC.
- History Boys (Feature Film, 2006) Rudge. Fox
- History Boys (Theatre, West End, 2005) Rudge. National Theatre
- My Family and Other Animals (TV, 2005) Lead/Leslie.
- Tin Tin (Theatre, West End, 2005)
- Messiah (TV, 2005) Robbie. BBC.
- Servants (TV, 2003) John. BBC.
Worked With
- Laura Aikman
- Sheila Atim
- Nick Blood
- Stephen Campbell Moore
- Gary Carr
- Gregg Chillin
- Dominic Cooper
- James Corden
- Lenora Crichlow
- Frances de la Tour
- Kathryn Drysdale
- Aimee-Ffion Edwards
- Nabil Elouahabi
- Claire Foy
- Lucy Gaskell
- Denise Gough
- Victoria Hamilton
- Mathew Horne
- Rory Kinnear
- Andrew Knott
- Katie Lyons
- Clive Mantle
- Lisa McGrillis
- Nico Mirallegro
- Olivia Poulet
- Annabel Scholey
- Jonny Sweet
- Indira Varma
- Robin Weaver
- Robert Wilfort
- Marc Wootton
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Related news articles
16/07/2020
Listen to the wonderful Russell Tovey in this beautiful short film 'Baby Lies Truthfully'
BABY LIES TRUTHFULLY combines drama and documentary to bring David Robilliard's words to life for the first time in over thirty years
25/06/2020
Listen to Russell Tovey and Sheila Atim in this adaptation of David Nicholls' The Understudy
This part radio play, part animated film aims to raise much needed funds for the UK’s theatre industry. Airs on 26th June.
18/06/2020
Listen to Russell Tovey as he takes part in the brilliant New Museum digital initiative project 'Bedtime Stories'.
Find it on @russelltovey and @newmuseum Instagram pages.
18/05/2020
Listen to the incredible Russell Tovey on the 'Talk Art' Podcast!
Russell Tovey and Robert Diament discuss the wonders of art on this podcast that’s dedicated to the world of art.