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Russell Tovey

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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.

Notable films

Where to start

Highlights from credits and KinoChain journeys.

The Lady in the Van

Appears in a KinoChain journey

The History Boys

Appears in a KinoChain journey

Years and Years

As Daniel Lyons

The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!

As The Albino Pirate (voice)

Little Dorrit

As John Chivery

The Fortress

As Charlie Oldman

What Remains

As Michael

Pride

As Tim

Chains

KinoChain journeys

Public chains that pass through their films — or name them as a bridge.

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The University of British Cinema

From the dreaming spires of Cambridge to the redbrick campuses of the provinces, a journey through the British university film and what it reveals about class,...

8 films

The Classroom Without Walls

From a London schoolroom to a Parisian banlieue, a journey through films where teaching becomes an act of defiance and connection.

8 films

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