Ruth Jones

Ruth Jones

Acting • Born 1966-09-22

Acting1Bridgend, Wales, UK

Biography

Ruth Alexandra Elisabeth Jones (born 22 September 1966) is a Welsh actress, comedian, writer and producer. She co-wrote and co-starred in the critically acclaimed BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey (2007–2010, 2019, 2024), for which she won the BAFTA Award for Best Female Comedy Performance in 2025. She also co-wrote and starred in the Sky One comedy-drama Stella (2012–2017), for which she was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Female Comedy Performance and the BAFTA Cymru Award for Best Screenwriter. Jones has appeared in various television series, including Fat Friends (2000–2005), Little Britain (2003–2007), Nighty Night (2004–2005), Saxondale (2006–2007) and The Street (2009). Jones was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2014 New Year Honours for services to entertainment. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ruth Jones, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Filmography

72 credits
Little Britain Live

Little Britain Live

Movie • 2006

Mafanwy

A Child's Christmases in Wales

A Child's Christmases in Wales

Movie • 2009

Mum

Gaynor & Ray

Gaynor & Ray

Movie

Gaynor

Heartlands

Heartlands

Movie • 2003

Mandy

We Love Gavin and Stacey

We Love Gavin and Stacey

Movie • 2020

Hattie

Hattie

Movie • 2011

Hattie Jacques

On the Tracks

On the Tracks

Movie • 2009

Ingrid Crenski

On the Tracks: The Train to the Game

On the Tracks: The Train to the Game

Movie • 2011

Ingrid Crenski

Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas

Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas

Movie • 2019

Nessa Jenkins

East Is East

East Is East

Movie • 1999

Peggy

Now That’s What I Call Comedy

Now That’s What I Call Comedy

Movie • 2009

Nesa Jenkins

Eat Locals

Eat Locals

Movie • 2017

Mrs. Thatcher

The Theory of Flight

The Theory of Flight

Movie • 1999

Becky

Emma

Emma

Movie • 1996

Bates' Maid

The Baby Juice Express

The Baby Juice Express

Movie • 2004

Gladys

Nativity Rocks!

Nativity Rocks!

Movie • 2018

Farmer Beatie

Very Annie Mary

Very Annie Mary

Movie • 2001

Complaining Customer

EastEnders: Dot's Story

EastEnders: Dot's Story

Movie • 2003

Jenny Morgan

Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell

Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell

Movie • 2025

Self

Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale

Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale

Movie • 2024

Self

Saxondale: On The Road

Saxondale: On The Road

Movie • 2006

Self

Ruth Jones Remembers... Hattie

Ruth Jones Remembers... Hattie

Movie • 2025

The Big Night In

The Big Night In

Movie • 2020

Various Roles

Midsomer Murders

Midsomer Murders

TV • 1997

Rachael Rose

This Morning

This Morning

TV • 1988

Self

Nighty Night

Nighty Night

TV • 2004

Linda

Little Britain

Little Britain

TV • 2003

Myfanwy

Torchwood

Torchwood

TV • 2006

Nikki

The One Show

The One Show

TV • 2006

Self

Saxondale

Saxondale

TV • 2006

Magz

I'm with Stupid

I'm with Stupid

TV • 2006

Jean

Gavin & Stacey

Gavin & Stacey

TV • 2007

Vanessa Jenkins

Tess of the D'Urbervilles

Tess of the D'Urbervilles

TV • 2008

Joan Durbeyfield

Little Dorrit

Little Dorrit

TV • 2008

Flora Finching

Mayo

Mayo

TV • 2006

Cal Andrews

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

TV • 2009

Self

The Street

The Street

TV • 2006

Let's Dance for Comic Relief

Let's Dance for Comic Relief

TV • 2009

Self

Chris Moyles' Quiz Night

Chris Moyles' Quiz Night

TV • 2009

Self

Don't Tell the Bride

Don't Tell the Bride

TV • 2007

Self - Narrator

Channel 4's Comedy Gala

Channel 4's Comedy Gala

TV • 2010

The Great Outdoors

The Great Outdoors

TV • 2010

Christine

Stella

Stella

TV • 2012

Stella Morris

Tales from Pleasure Beach

Tales from Pleasure Beach

TV • 2001

Amanda

Agatha Christie's Marple

Agatha Christie's Marple

TV • 2004

Blenkinsopp

Who Do You Think You Are?

Who Do You Think You Are?

TV • 2004

Self

Would I Lie to You?

Would I Lie to You?

TV • 2007

Self

Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years

Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years

TV • 2001

Human Remains

Human Remains

TV • 2000

Elaine

The Graham Norton Show

The Graham Norton Show

TV • 2007

Self

Just a Minute

Just a Minute

TV • 2012

Self

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

TV • 2014

Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery

Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery

TV • 2013

Self

Drovers' Gold

Drovers' Gold

TV • 1997

Mary

Igam Ogam

Igam Ogam

TV • 2009

John Bishop: In Conversation with...

John Bishop: In Conversation with...

TV • 2016

Self

As Time Goes By

As Time Goes By

TV • 1992

Gilly

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

TV

Self - Presenter

Celebrity Catchphrase

Celebrity Catchphrase

TV • 2018

Renovation Nation UK

Renovation Nation UK

TV • 2022

Narrator

Our Lives

Our Lives

TV • 2017

Self - Narrator

Big Fat Quiz

Big Fat Quiz

TV • 2004

Self - Contestant

Run Away

Run Away

TV • 2026

Elena Ravenscroft

Born and Bred

Born and Bred

TV • 2002

Ruby Moss

The Bench

The Bench

TV • 2001

Mandy Jenkins

Picking Up the Pieces

Picking Up the Pieces

TV • 1998

Marie

Twisted Tales

Twisted Tales

TV • 2005

Trina

Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You

TV • 1990

Self - Hostess

Fat Friends

Fat Friends

TV • 2000

Kelly Simpson

Fat Friends

Fat Friends

TV • 2000

Kelly Chadwick

The Other Bennet Sister

The Other Bennet Sister

TV • 2026

Mrs. Bennet

Remembers…

Remembers…

TV • 2022

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