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Russell Tovey

Last appeared on Broadway in the National Theatre production of The History Boys playing Rudge, the role he originated in London. Other theatre credits include appearances at the National Theatre in Howard Katz, Henry V, His Girl Friday, and His Dark Materials, and at the Royal Court Theatre in Plasticine, A Miracle, and The Pass.

Date of Birth: November 14, 1981 (44)

Birth Place: Essex, ENGLAND

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BIO

Last appeared on Broadway in the National Theatre production of The History Boys playing Rudge, the role he originated in London. Other theatre credits include appearances at the National Theatre in Howard Katz, Henry V, His Girl Friday, and His Dark Materials, and at the Royal Court Theatre in Plasticine, A Miracle, and The Pass. Film: Pride, Grabbers, In Passing, and The History Boys. Television: HBO’s “Looking,” “Being Human,” “Banished,” “Sherlock,” “Doctor Who,” and “Little Dorrit.”

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STAGE CREDITS

The Guilty
[West End]
2027
Joe
Constellations Constellations
[West End]
West End Revival, 2021
Performer
Pinter at the Pinter Pinter at the Pinter
[West End]
London Tenth Anniversary Celebration, 2018
Performer
Queers Queers
[West End]
Old Vic Theatre Production, 2017
Performer
Angels in America Angels in America
[West End]
National Theatre Production, 2017
Joseph Pitt
A View from the Bridge A View from the Bridge
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2015
Rodolpho
The History Boys The History Boys
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Rudge

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Movies

The Emperor's New Clothes
[ 2001 ] Recruit
The History Boys
[ 2006 ] Rudge
Huge
[ 2010 ] Carl
Grabbers
[ 2012 ] Dr. Adam Smith
Tower Block
[ 2012 ] Paul
The Pirates! Band of Misfits
[ 2012 ] The Albino Pirate
Muppets Most Wanted
[ 2014 ] Delivery Man
Effie Gray
[ 2014 ] George
Blackwood
[ 2014 ] Jack Otterly
Moomins on the Riviera
[ 2014 ] Moomin
Pride
[ 2014 ] Tim
The Lady in the Van
[ 2015 ] Young Man with Earring
The Pass
[ 2016 ] Jon
Mindhorn
[ 2016 ] Paul Melly
Angels in America: Part I - Millennium Approaches
[ 2017 ] Joseph Pitt
National Theatre Live: Angels in America Part Two: Perestroika
[ 2017 ] Joseph Pitt
The Hippopotamus
[ 2017 ] Rupert Keynes
The Good Liar
[ 2019 ] Stephen
The Understudy
[ 2020 ] Stephen McQueen
The Picture of Dorian Gray
[ 2021 ] Bil Hallward
Allelujah
[ 2022 ] Colin Colman
Plainclothes
[ 2025 ] Andrew

TV Shows

Being Human
George, George Sands
Doctor Who
Midshipman Frame
Freedom Fighters: The Ray
The Ray, Ray Terrill
Him & Her
Steve
Holby City
Adam Spengler, Jermone Hibbert
Looking
Kevin Matheson
Mike the Knight
Squirt UK
Mud
Bill
Quantico
Harry Doyle
The Bill
Tyro Shaw, Kieran Elcott
The Job Lot
Karl Lyndhurst
Gavin & Stacey
[ 2007-2024 ] Karl 'Budgie' Barratt
Watch Dogs: Truth
[ 2024 ] Paul
Feud
[ 2024 ] John O'Shea

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Khalid Abdalla, Matthew Bayton, Melanie La Barrie and More Join AN OAK TREE at The Ot Photo
Khalid Abdalla, Matthew Bayton, Melanie La Barrie and More Join AN OAK TREE at The Other Palace
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2026

Seven actors have joined the cast of AN OAK TREE, including Khalid Abdalla, Matthew Bayton, Phoebe Campbell, Caitlin FitzGerald, Jack Holden, Melanie La Barrie, and Sid Sagar.
THE GUILTY to Transfer to West End with Russell Tovey Photo
THE GUILTY to Transfer to West End with Russell Tovey
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2026

The Donmar Warehouse's critically acclaimed production of THE GUILTY, starring Russell Tovey, will transfer to the Harold Pinter Theatre in London's West End.
Photos: Jonathan Groff and More on AS YOU LIKE IT Opening Night Photo
Photos: Jonathan Groff and More on AS YOU LIKE IT Opening Night
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2026

Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff stars as Rosalind in the Royal Shakespeare Company's all-male production of Shakespeare's comedy, directed by Daniel Evans at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. See opening night photos!
Josh Finan, Reece Shearsmith and Hugh Skinner Join AN OAK TREE Lineup Photo
Josh Finan, Reece Shearsmith and Hugh Skinner Join AN OAK TREE Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2026

A press release for AN OAK TREE is set to go out, with further details forthcoming.
Dónal Finn, Suranne Jones and Tanya Reynolds Join AN OAK TREE at The Other Palace Photo
Dónal Finn, Suranne Jones and Tanya Reynolds Join AN OAK TREE at The Other Palace
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2026

Casting details for AN OAK TREE have been announced through a press release from About Grace PR.
Ben Platt and Russell Tovey Join Fifth and Final Season of INDUSTRY Photo
Ben Platt and Russell Tovey Join Fifth and Final Season of INDUSTRY
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2026

Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Russell Tovey have joined the fifth and final season of HBO and BBC's Industry, alongside Dianna Agron, Zosia Mamet, Cary Elwes, Sam Riley, Jessica Brown Findlay and more.
Hammed Animashaun, Bessie Carter, Rosalie Craig & More Join AN OAK TREE at The Other Photo
Hammed Animashaun, Bessie Carter, Rosalie Craig & More Join AN OAK TREE at The Other Palace
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2026

Initial casting has been revealed for Tim Crouch's An Oak Tree at The Other Palace, including Hammed Animashaun, Bessie Carter, Rosalie Craig, Sacha Dhawan, Gemma Whelan and more.
Francesca Moody Productions to Take Over The Other Palace for First Full Season Photo
Francesca Moody Productions to Take Over The Other Palace for First Full Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026

Francesca Moody Productions announced its first full season of work at London's The Other Palace, marking a significant expansion for the production company.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 2, 2026- TLC Musical CRAZYSEXYCOOL First Look and Mor Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 2, 2026- TLC Musical CRAZYSEXYCOOL First Look and More
by - Jul 2, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Russell Tovey Stars in THE GUILTY at the Donmar Warehouse Photo
Photos: Russell Tovey Stars in THE GUILTY at the Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2026

All new photos have been released of Russell Tovey in the world premiere production of The Guilty at the Donmar Warehouse.  Learn more and check out photos here!
Review: THE GUILTY, Starring Russell Tovey, Donmar Warehouse Photo
Review: THE GUILTY, Starring Russell Tovey, Donmar Warehouse
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 1, 2026

If you suffer from If you suffer from any kind of anxiety or nervousness, I would advise caution when booking the latest show at the Donmar Warehouse. Chloë Moss's new play, The Guilty, is 60 minutes of pure claustrophobic tension. In the heat of the summer outside, it feels like watching water gradually reaching boiling point.
Interview: Chloë Moss on Adapting THE GUILTY at Donmar Warehouse Photo
Interview: Chloë Moss on Adapting THE GUILTY at Donmar Warehouse
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 17, 2026

The Guilty, written by Chloë Moss, is making its world premiere at the Donmar Warehouse this month. The show, based on the screenplay Den Skyldige by Gustav Möller and Emil Nygaard Albertsen, follows a police officer, Joe [Russell Tovey], who receives a troubling 999 call while on the night shift. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Moss about adapting The Guilty for the stage. We discussed what made her want to work on the project, what it has been like working with Felix Barrett and the creative process for writing for one person on stage.
Photos: THE GUILTY In Rehearsal At the Donmar Warehouse Photo
Photos: THE GUILTY In Rehearsal At the Donmar Warehouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026

The Donmar Warehouse has released rehearsal photos for The Guilty, the world premiere play by Chloë Moss starring Russell Tovey. Directed by Punchdrunk founder Felix Barrett, the production runs June 20 through August 15.
PADDINGTON, EVITA, INTO THE WOODS, and More Will Perform at the Olivier Awards 2026 Photo
PADDINGTON, EVITA, INTO THE WOODS, and More Will Perform at the Olivier Awards 2026
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026

Final details of the ceremony - including presenters and performances - have been announced ahead of the Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard, taking place this Sunday 12 April.
THE LADY BOYS OF BANGKOK Will Come to Sabai Pavilion Photo
THE LADY BOYS OF BANGKOK Will Come to Sabai Pavilion
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026

THE LADY BOYS OF BANGKOK will perform at Sabai Pavilion, Shepherd's Bush Green from 27 June to 12 July, featuring a vibrant cabaret with elaborate costumes and pop hits.
THE LADY BOYS OF BANGKOK Will Bring FULL MOON to Shepherd’s Bush Green This Summer Photo
THE LADY BOYS OF BANGKOK Will Bring FULL MOON to Shepherd’s Bush Green This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026

One of the UK's most colourful and long-running cabaret spectaculars arrives in central London this summer as The Lady Boys of Bangkok bring their brand new show Full Moon to Shepherd's Bush Green from 27 June to 12 July 2026.
Russell Tovey-Led THE GUILTY and More Set For Donmar Warehouse 2026 Season Photo
Russell Tovey-Led THE GUILTY and More Set For Donmar Warehouse 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026

Further programming has been announced for the 2026 season at the Donmar Warehouse including three world premieres and a major revival. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Interview: Wendy Orshan & Jeffrey M. Wilson Unpack Their 30 Years of Broadway Shows Photo
Interview: Wendy Orshan & Jeffrey M. Wilson Unpack Their 30 Years of Broadway Shows
by Robert Diamond - Jan 17, 2026

In this second part of our in-depth conversation (read Part 1), Jeffrey and Wendy look back on their over three decade career on Broadway and shares stories about some of their favorite shows. 
An Evening With Russell Tovey to be Presented at The Delaunay Photo
An Evening With Russell Tovey to be Presented at The Delaunay
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2025

The Delaunay, in partnership with the Royal Theatrical Fund, will host an exclusive evening with acclaimed actor Russell Tovey, as part of its ‘The Delaunay Presents, An Evening With…’ series.
TITANIQUE Teams Up with Pride in London for Gala Performance Photo
TITANIQUE Teams Up with Pride in London for Gala Performance
by Emmy Rice - Jul 6, 2025

London’s Olivier Award-winning splash-hit musical Titaníque, teamed up with Pride in London for a special Gala Performance at the Criterion Theatre on Thursday 3rd July, and a week of fundraising efforts.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Russell Tovey been in?

Russell Tovey has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Russell Tovey been in?

Russell Tovey has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.

What was Russell Tovey's first West End show?

Russell Tovey's first West End show was Angels in America which opened in 2017

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