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 careercommunitycontroversy share on social
When I was really young, I wanted to be a history teacher because I was obsessed with the past. Russell Tovey historyobsesspast Change image and share on social
I sort of challenge people's perceptions of what a gay man is, which is kinda good. Russell Tovey challengegaygood Change image and share on social
You can be cocky and confident, but when you start developing feelings for someone, suddenly your self-esteem drops a bit. Russell Tovey bitecockyconfident Change image and share on social
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 agentcharactercompletely Change image and share on social
I still feel I'm going to wake up any moment, and my skin's going to break out all over. Russell Tovey breakfeelmoment Change image and share on social
For me to play gay, it has to be something special because it might actually be more of a risk. So I'm waiting for that role - I want it to be something that moves things forward. Russell Tovey forwardgaymove Change image and share on social
Romantically, in my head, I'm Rambo, but if someone's shouting at me, I get adrenalin shakes and go red. When I'm really low, I have a good cry. Russell Tovey adrenalincrygood Change image and share on social
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 officialparentproperly Change image and share on social
Alan Bennett is a starmaker; he's the Simon Cowell of the theatre world! He's a beautiful, beautiful man: completely humble and so accessible. Russell Tovey accessiblealanbeautiful Change image and share on social
