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Russell Tovey

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

Constellations Constellations
[West End]
West End Revival, 2021
Performer
Pinter at the Pinter Pinter at the Pinter
[West End]
London Tenth Anniversary Celebration, 2018
Queers Queers
[West End]
Old Vic Theatre Production, 2017
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

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
Gavin & Stacey
Budgie
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
Paul
Feud
John O'Shea

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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.
David Tennant, Meera Syal, Eddie Marsan, and More Join AN OAK TREE at The Young Vic Photo
David Tennant, Meera Syal, Eddie Marsan, and More Join AN OAK TREE at The Young Vic
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025

The Young Vic Theatre and Francesca Moody Productions have announced more guest artist names to be featured in Tim Crouch's An Oak Tree. Learn more here!
Billy Porter To Make UK Directorial Debut with THIS BITTER EARTH Photo
Billy Porter To Make UK Directorial Debut with THIS BITTER EARTH
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2025

A new production of This Bitter Earth by Harrison David Rivers will mark the UK directorial debut of Grammy Award, Emmy and three-time Tony Award winner, Billy Porter. The major new London production opens at the Soho Theatre on Wednesday 18 June.
Further Guest Artists Join AN OAK TREE, Now Extended at The Young Vic Photo
Further Guest Artists Join AN OAK TREE, Now Extended at The Young Vic
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

The Young Vic Theatre has announced an extension to Tim Crouch's An Oak Tree, now playing from 6 - 24 May 2025. Tickets are on sale now. Learn more about the show here!
Nevill Holt Adds Acts to 2025 Line Up Photo
Nevill Holt Adds Acts to 2025 Line Up
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

Nevill Holt Festival, the multi-arts and culture festival held in the Leicestershire countryside, announces further acts to the 2025 line up. Learn more about the lineup here!
Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Production Company Signs First Look Deal With FLEABAG's France Photo
Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Production Company Signs First Look Deal With FLEABAG's Francesca Moody Productions
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025

Francesca Moody Productions has signed a two year first-look deal with Wells Street Films, Phoebe Waller-Bridge's production company. Learn more about the deal here!
Sundance Chats with Olivia Colman, John Lithgow, Benedict Cumberbatch & More Photo
Sundance Chats with Olivia Colman, John Lithgow, Benedict Cumberbatch & More
by Tyler Hinton - Jan 31, 2025

Not just movie screenings, the Sundance Film Festival also features many opportunities to interact with and hear from filmmakers and celebrities. One space that received raves from its invitation-only visitors was The Elvis Suite at Park City’s Firewood, featuring film critic Elvis Mitchell holding intimate conversations with on- and off-screen luminaries.
BRIDGERTON'S Luke Thompson Joins Tim Crouch's AN OAK TREE at The Young Vic Photo
BRIDGERTON'S Luke Thompson Joins Tim Crouch's AN OAK TREE at The Young Vic
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025

The Young Vic Theatre has announced that Francesca Moody Productions will present Tim Crouch's An Oak Tree, in association with the Young Vic in May. Learn more here!
Review: BLUE NOW, Southbank Centre Photo
Review: BLUE NOW, Southbank Centre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Dec 2, 2024

A film that’s all one shot of one colour may not sound like much, but Derek Jarman’s Blue is a rich, intricate tapestry, and a landmark piece of queer filmmaking. For World Aids Day 2024, the film has been reimagined as a live performance, with the voices of queer actors and poets, and a new live score.
Derek Jarman's BLUE Re-Imagined In A Special Live Performance At The Southbank Centre Photo
Derek Jarman's BLUE Re-Imagined In A Special Live Performance At The Southbank Centre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2024

Derek Jarman's film BLUE is reimagined in a live performance at Southbank Centre for World Aids Day, offering a fresh perspective on the iconic work.
THE HISTORY BOYS Comes to the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry Photo
THE HISTORY BOYS Comes to the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2024

The 20th Anniversary production of Alan Bennett’s modern classic The History Boys will play at Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre venue from Tuesday 8 to Saturday 12 October as part of its national tour. 
Review: THE HISTORY BOYS, Theatre Royal Bath Photo
Review: THE HISTORY BOYS, Theatre Royal Bath
by Cheryl Markosky - Aug 29, 2024

What is the purpose of education? Is it to get a place at a hallowed university to ensure a high-paying job and successful future? Or to expand minds and acquire knowledge for knowledge's sake?
Cast Set for THE HISTORY BOYS at The Belgrade Theatre Photo
Cast Set for THE HISTORY BOYS at The Belgrade Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2024

The Belgrade Theatre in Coventry revealed the cast for the 20th anniversary production of THE HISTORY BOYS by Alan Bennett. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast and Tour Dates Set For THE HISTORY BOYS Photo
Cast and Tour Dates Set For THE HISTORY BOYS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2024

The cast has been announced for the 20th Anniversary production of Alan Bennett’s modern classic The History Boys which will open at Theatre Royal Bath with performances from Thursday 22 August – Saturday 31 August prior to a national tou.
DIE HARD Parody YIPPEE KI YAY is Coming to Chicago This Holiday Season Photo
DIE HARD Parody YIPPEE KI YAY is Coming to Chicago This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2024

On the 36th anniversary of DIE HARD’s original release in theaters, Broadway In Chicago and James Seabright will present YIPPEE KI YAY, Richard Marsh’s acclaimed rhyming retelling of classic (festive?) film Die Hard. Learn how to purchase tickets.
National Youth Theatre Reveals Lineup For Rep Season, What Lies Above and Storyfest Photo
National Youth Theatre Reveals Lineup For Rep Season, What Lies Above and Storyfest
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024

This summer will see the inaugural StoryFest held at the National Youth Theatre’s RIBA award-winning headquarters in North London. A month-long festival that demonstrates the NYT’s commitment to championing new work from emerging talent, many of whom are alumni of the NYT themselves. 
CONSTELLATIONS Will Be Available to Stream on National Theatre at Home Photo
CONSTELLATIONS Will Be Available to Stream on National Theatre at Home
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2024

The National Theatre has announced that the Donmar Warehouse revival of the Royal Court Theatre Production, CONSTELLATIONS, directed by former artistic director of the Donmar Warehouse Michael Longhurst (Amadeus) will be available to stream on National Theatre at Home.
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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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