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'm not a romantic lead. I have sticking-out ears and a little troll nose. Russell Tovey earleadnose 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
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'd actually quite like to try working behind a bar for a while. I'd give that a go. Russell Tovey bargivework 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