Quick Facts
Born:
1981-11-14
Birthplace:
Billericay, Essex, England, UK
Credits:
112 Total Roles
Russell Tovey
Acting
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Biography
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.
Known For
The Flash
Ray Terrill / The Ray
Sherlock
Henry Knight
American Horror Story
Patrick Read
Supergirl
Ray Terrill / The Ray (uncredited)
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Ray Terrill / The Ray
Pride
Tim
The Night Manager
Simon Ogilvey
The Good Liar
Steven
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Deep Dive MOVIE | Self |
| 2026 | Deep Dive: The Making of The War Between The Land And The Sea MOVIE | Himself |
| 2025 | The War Between the Land and the Sea TV | Barclay Pierre-Dupont |
| 2025 | The Cult of Americana MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles De Menezes TV | Deputy Assistant Commissioner Brian Paddick |
| 2025 | Plainclothes MOVIE | Andrew |
| 2024 | Life is Excellent MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Pet Shop Boys: A New Bohemia MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | The Fortress TV | Charlie Oldman |
| 2024 | Rob Beckett's Smart TV TV | Self - Guest |