Russell Tovey
Russell Tovey
Russell George Tovey 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...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionTV Actor
Date of Birth14 November 1981
developing drops self-esteem suddenly
You can be cocky and confident, but when you start developing feelings for someone, suddenly your self-esteem drops a bit.
everybody fit flamboyant growing men models people role though
The only thing I can give to young gay people is that when I was growing up, there were no role models that were blokey that were men. Everybody was flamboyant and camp, and I remember going, 'That's not me, so even though I think I am gay, I don't think I fit into this world.'
beautiful bit brother family fiance good incredibly love sit
I've got really good friends and family. My parents, after 30 years, are still incredibly in love, still make each other laugh, which is a beautiful thing to see. And my brother and his fiance are completely happy, so if I feel a bit lonely, I just go and sit with them and feel their love.
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When I left 'Being Human,' that was painful because the show was going on without me. But with 'Him & Her,' we finished on such a high together that if it is the end, it couldn't have stopped at a better time. But I hope with 'Him & Her' that we'll get another crack of the whip: that the writer might change his mind and write some more.
people
Be nice to people and look after your relationships.
last overnight
'Doctor Who' would be overnight fame that would last for three years, and then what? I'm in this for the long term.
grew life
I grew up in Essex, and all my life I wanted to live in London - now I do. I feel very privileged to be able to live here.
love musicals
I love musicals - that's probably one of my most gay traits: that's one of my giveaways!
life love personal social
I love my personal life and having a social life. And I didn't ever want to have to compromise.
break wake
I still feel I'm going to wake up any moment, and my skin's going to break out all over.
robert
I think if I met Frank Auerbach or Jeff Koons, I'd be more wobbly than if I met Robert De Niro!
love
I'd love the career of Julie Walters. As a man.
trying
I'm not a controversial person. I'm not trying to polarise people.
romantic
I'm not a romantic lead. I have sticking-out ears and a little troll nose.