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'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
I am a bit O.C.D. I have a colour-coordinated bookcase. The books are arranged by the colour of the spine. It looks cool, but people come in and think I am slightly mental. Russell Tovey arrangebitebook 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
I've got really good friends and family. My parents, after 30 years, are still incredibly in love, still make each other laugh, which is a beautiful thing to see. And my brother and his fiance are completely happy, so if I feel a bit lonely, I just go and sit with them and feel their love. Russell Tovey beautifulbitebrother share on social
I'm not a romantic lead. I have sticking-out ears and a little troll nose. Russell Tovey earleadnose Change image and share on social
I'd love the career of Julie Walters. As a man. Russell Tovey careerjulielove Change image and share on social
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 actorcompletelydead 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