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Russell Tovey

English Actor

Born: Nov 14, 1981

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Being an uncle brings me utter joy. Russell Tovey

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When I left 'Being Human,' that was painful because the show was going on without me. But with 'Him & Her,' we finished on such a high together that if it is the end, it couldn't have stopped at a better time. But I hope with 'Him & Her' that we'll get another crack of the whip: that the writer might change his mind and write some more. Russell Tovey

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I love my personal life and having a social life. And I didn't ever want to have to compromise. Russell Tovey

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I love musicals - that's probably one of my most gay traits: that's one of my giveaways! Russell Tovey

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Every character I play is straight, which is unique, my agent says, because it's not really been done before that someone who is completely out is able to play straight roles. Russell Tovey

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I'm not a romantic lead. I have sticking-out ears and a little troll nose. Russell Tovey

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Be nice to people and look after your relationships. Russell Tovey

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I came out to myself when I was about 15 or 16, and to my parents when I was 18. When you come out to your parents, that's when it's properly official. Russell Tovey

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The only thing I can give to young gay people is that when I was growing up, there were no role models that were blokey that were men. Everybody was flamboyant and camp, and I remember going, 'That's not me, so even though I think I am gay, I don't think I fit into this world.' Russell Tovey

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When I was ten, I spent a school holiday watching a lot of films: 'Dead Poets Society', 'Stand By Me', 'Home Alone' and 'The Goonies'. It completely inspired me. I told my parents I wanted to become an actor after that. Russell Tovey

I loved 'Star Wars'. I had the toys. Russell Tovey

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'Only Fools and Horses' was just one of those shows that could keep on going and going, that excited me. 'Hartbeat with Tony Hart' and 'Rolf's Cartoon Club' were my huge favourites, though. I used to love drawing and always sent work in to the show. Russell Tovey

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If I hadn't gone into acting, then I would have perhaps become an animator. Russell Tovey

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When I was really young, I wanted to be a history teacher because I was obsessed with the past. Russell Tovey

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I sort of challenge people's perceptions of what a gay man is, which is kinda good. Russell Tovey

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I've always put out positivity, and I've always been very open and proud throughout my whole career, and at no point have I ever tried to cause controversy or just say something that wasn't totally in support of everyone in the community. Russell Tovey

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I was a hairdresser's assistant. I used to get 20p tips for washing an old woman's hair. I used to get there at 8 A.M., leave at 6 P.M. and get £10. Russell Tovey

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In New York, the trains run all night, and the cabs are so cheap. Russell Tovey

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I think it's quite limiting to do a soap. Russell Tovey

Think Limiting Quite Soap

I auditioned for the role of Jamie Mitchell in 'EastEnders,' and it was between me and Jack Ryder, and he got it. Russell Tovey

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