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
- The Good Liar (Feature Film, 2019) Steven.
- Flesh and Blood (TV, 2019) Jake.
- 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
- 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
- Andrea Riseborough
- Annabel Scholey
- Jonny Sweet
- Indira Varma
- Robin Weaver
- Robert Wilfort
- Marc Wootton
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Related news articles
21/11/2019
BBC2 Documentary 'Novels That Shaped Our World', with readings by Russell Tovey.
This final episode explores how novels through the ages have embraced the class struggle, from Dickens, Gaskell and Hardy. With readings from Russell Tovey. Watch on Saturday 23rd November at 9:55pm on BBC2.
14/11/2019
Russell Tovey stars in The Good Liar
Consummate con man Roy Courtnay has set his sights on his latest mark: the recently widowed Betty McLeish, worth millions. But this time, what should have been a simple swindle escalates into a cat-and-mouse game with the ultimate stakes. Out in Cinemas now.
19/09/2019
Russell Tovey and Aisling Bea join Jo Brand on ‘The Great British Bake Off: an Extra Slice’.
Discussing all the excitement from the tent. Watch on Friday 20th September at 8pm on Channel 4.
10/05/2019
Russell Tovey and Rory Kinnear star in new BBC1 drama series Years and Years.
If you think the present world is a scary place, it’s about to get a whole lot scarier. That’s according to Years and Years, the new drama which tells the fictional story of a future Britain all the way up to 2034. Watch on Tuesday 14th May at 9pm on BBC1.