Because I live a very exciting life, I'm spending the entire day in front of the television watching BBC America's Being Human marathon, which started at 5:00 AM this morning (and yes, I woke up in time for the first episode because I'm THAT dedicated of a fan). The third season premieres tonight, so I'm taking advantage of the opportunity to watch the first two seasons and refresh my memory of the show's mythology. In honor of this fabulous day of British television, I've chosen to profile Russell Tovey, since he was the reason I discovered Being Human in the first place.
- The first thing I saw him in - I first saw him in an episode of Doctor Who, specifically the 2007 Christmas Special, "The Voyage of the Damned." It didn't take long for me to notice him because a) he was adorable and b) his character's name was Alonzo, as in "Allons-y Alonzo."
- Why I like him - Russell is great at playing ordinary, adorkable, nerdy guys who rise to the occasion and turn into convincing badasses. He's also able to balance drama with comedy, which is one reason why the cast of Being Human makes the show so brilliant. In the middle of all the angst, you need an actor with great comedic timing, and Russell has that. It's also worth noting that he's part of a special group of British actors who starred in The History Boys, one of my all-time favorite plays (and movies).
- My favorite role of his - definitely George Sands on Being Human
- My least favorite role of his - John Chivery in Little Dorrit, but not because I hate his performance or the character. John pines for Amy Dorrit his entire life, only to have her spurn him in favor of Matthew Macfadyen...breaks my heart every time.
- A role I'd like to see him in - I'd love for him to do another costume drama, but one where his character gets a happy ending. I could easily see him playing Edmund Bertram in Mansfield Park, or maybe Emma's Mr. Knightley when he's older.
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