Russell is well known English actor thanks in part to his noteworthy performance in the stage production of History Boys as well as the film adaptation. He's now gone on to take the role of George Sands, a werewolf in the popular BBC series "Being Human." He's had numerous staring roles in other vehicles as well as a small part in the Doctor Who Christmas special, "Voyage of the Damned" where he played the role of a young bridge officer, Alanso Frame, who is left to man the fated Titanic while Doctor Who does battle with the ship's automated stewards. Subsequently he reprised the role in David Tennant's final appearance as the Doctor.