ManCrush: Russell Tovey
We know talent when we see it.
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Who is Russell Tovey?
Born in 1981 Essex, Tovey has been acting from a young age.
It was his role in the stage production of The History Boys that got Tovey a lot of attention - he originated the role of Rudge in Alan Bennett's play. Tovey toured internationally with the production and also appeared in the film adaptation.
Since then, Tovey has carved out an impressive career and always seems to be an in-demand actor.
Personal Life
Tovey has publicly discussed his sexuality throughout his career - he identifies as a gay man.
The body of work
Russell never seems to take a breath - always working, on stage and screen.
He's probably most widely-known for his work on Looking. Recent roles have included Juice, and Feud.
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