Russell Tovey

Birth Name:

Russell George Tovey

Birth Place:

Essex, England, United Kingdom

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Began his acting career at the age of 11 when he was cast in the 1994 CBBC series "Mud․"
Quote: "I'm an Americanphile․ I love a diner․ For me, it's like being in 'Home Alone' or something․"
Quote: "My big advert was for ketchup․ I come home from school, cook my brother and sister their dinner, ride my bike in the garden․ Remember that one? People cried at that advert․ It won awards․ I was 12․"
Quote: "[About his physique] "I was a scared, skinny little rat․ Then I hit the gym․․․""
Has appeared on stages in London, New York, Australia and Hong Kong
Is best known for his starring roles on two TV series, BBC's "Being Human" and HBO's "Looking․"
After a theater fan fainted when his character removed his shirt during an onstage performance of "A View from the Bridge," Tovey said that he wanted to publicly apologize for the unexpected effect his body had․"
Told his parents he was gay when he was 18

2011SFX Award - Cult Hero:Winner
2012RTS Television Award - Comedy Performance:Winner
2013BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film:Nominated
2017Jury Prize - Best Actor:Winner
2020Critics Choice Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television:Nominated
2025FilmOut Festival Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
2025U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award - Ensemble:Winner
2026Queerty - Film Performance:Nominated

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