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AfterElton Hot 100 Sneak Peek: Russell Tovey

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Every day until the results are announced for the 2009 AfterElton.com Hot 100 poll we're leaking beefcake at a steady rate of a hunk a day.

Today's fan-fave is out British actor Russell Tovey, who's starred in the BBC adaptation of Little Dorrit and both the stage and theatrical versions of The History Boys.

He also starred in a memorable episode of Doctor Who, and raised the hopes of Who fans when exec. producer Russell Davies suggested him as a possible replacement for David Tennant.

Unfortunately he wasn't picked to play The Doctor this time ... but maybe someday.

Even though he didn't nab that prime role, Russell sent the pulses of fantasy fans racing with the starring role in the BBC supernatural series Being Human, which has been renewed for a second season and will start airing on BBC America later this year.

To find out where Russell placed on this year's list, you'll have to come back for the results. But for now, enjoy this slightly NSFW assortment of pictures ...

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    • Submitted by
    snicks
    on Wed, 2009-05-06 17:30.
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    Dean's picture

    You can't help but..............

    Submitted by
    Dean (428 points) (95 posts)
    on Wed, 2009-05-06 18:24.
    You can't help but fall for a guy with such a warm smile and such a young beautiful face.  He's really cute........... not to mention he's got a really nice little bod......... even with the love handles, I think he's the bestest!
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    Wheeler's picture

    Love handles?

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    Wheeler (360 points) (82 posts)
    on Thu, 2009-05-07 08:26.
    Love handles? Good lord! Are you serious?
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    seanb's picture

    That's exactly what I

    Submitted by
    seanb (1479 points) (306 posts)
    on Thu, 2009-05-07 10:13.
    That's exactly what I thought when I read that!  Dean must have one HELL of a body....
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    Ed Kennedy's picture

    Perfect mix...

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    Ed Kennedy (6324 points) (1177 posts)
    on Wed, 2009-05-06 18:29.
    Tovey's the perfect mix of hot and adorable - he just completely works for me as boyfriend material.  And while Being Human had some rough spots, to be honest, to me, the rough spots were all the vampire drama and not the interaction of Tovey and his roommates.  I can't wait for the second series and whatever the future holds for this talented, hot young pup.
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    stuartsez's picture

    It's the ears

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    stuartsez (100 points) (20 posts)
    on Wed, 2009-05-06 18:57.
    Those adorkable sticky-out ears....  Such a cutie.
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    I've been a fan since The

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    Auds77 (50 points) (10 posts)
    on Thu, 2009-05-07 05:06.
    I've been a fan since The History Boys and can't wait for series 2 of Being Human. Thanks for the pics.
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    Tovey

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    AddisonDewitt (3182 points) (652 posts)
    on Thu, 2009-05-07 09:55.

    Great to see he is making the list!  Tovey is like your first boyfriend, sweet and kind with a lot of mischievous giggling inside those eyes. You could lay in bed with him for days and enjoy the best cuddle you ever would have. He is a natural actor and his role on Being Human has been a great way to get to know him.

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    Anomaly's picture

    All about the Ears

    Submitted by
    Anomaly (55 points) (13 posts)
    on Thu, 2009-05-07 10:59.

    Those ears are so nibblable. Yum yum.

    Snicks, you forgot to mention his guest appearence in the BBC show, Ashes to Ashes. He played the boyfriend of a gay crime boss.

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    dkellergrl2001's picture

    Sigh....Russell Tovey

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    dkellergrl2001 (1363 points) (276 posts)
    on Thu, 2009-05-07 21:44.
    I've gained such a crush on him since seeing him in "Annually Retemtive" and as George in "Being Human" he does portray "good boyfriend" very well. My heart BROKE in his role in "Little Dorrit". I really do love him and his "dumbo ears". Love me less, but love me a long time - Les Chansons D'Amour
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    What a great show!

    Submitted by
    isoron (2309 points) (534 posts)
    on Thu, 2009-05-07 23:35.

    And the twist of a Jewish werewolf who has power over vamps because of his faith - wow! (by-the-way I am a pagan so don't have any agendum.

    Plus the scene where he was almost turning and having sex with his girlfriend was totally hysterical! 

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    cubby's picture

    Seattle Boy Crush

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    cubby (5 points) (1 post)
    on Sat, 2009-05-09 21:57.

    Boy oh boy. I am an instant fan, and looking forward to seeing more of his..... his.... work. No, but seriously, I can't recall in years being so moved as when witnessing John Chivery's heartbreak in LD. A life-changing moment, for me. Thanks so much.

    And being a drop dead cutie-pie doesn't hurt, either. As my English gram used to say, 'cute as the dickens.' Sorry for the pun :) 

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