Ruth Jones
Acting • Born 1966-09-22
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
Movie • 2006
Mafanwy
A Child's Christmases in Wales
Movie • 2009
Mum
Gaynor & Ray
Movie
Gaynor
Heartlands
Movie • 2003
Mandy
We Love Gavin and Stacey
Movie • 2020
Hattie
Movie • 2011
Hattie Jacques
On the Tracks
Movie • 2009
Ingrid Crenski
On the Tracks: The Train to the Game
Movie • 2011
Ingrid Crenski
Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas
Movie • 2019
Nessa Jenkins
East Is East
Movie • 1999
Peggy
Now That’s What I Call Comedy
Movie • 2009
Nesa Jenkins
Eat Locals
Movie • 2017
Mrs. Thatcher
The Theory of Flight
Movie • 1999
Becky
Emma
Movie • 1996
Bates' Maid
The Baby Juice Express
Movie • 2004
Gladys
Nativity Rocks!
Movie • 2018
Farmer Beatie
Very Annie Mary
Movie • 2001
Complaining Customer
EastEnders: Dot's Story
Movie • 2003
Jenny Morgan
Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell
Movie • 2025
Self
Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale
Movie • 2024
Self
Saxondale: On The Road
Movie • 2006
Self
Ruth Jones Remembers... Hattie
Movie • 2025
The Big Night In
Movie • 2020
Various Roles
Midsomer Murders
TV • 1997
Rachael Rose
This Morning
TV • 1988
Self
Nighty Night
TV • 2004
Linda
Little Britain
TV • 2003
Myfanwy
Torchwood
TV • 2006
Nikki
The One Show
TV • 2006
Self
Saxondale
TV • 2006
Magz
I'm with Stupid
TV • 2006
Jean
Gavin & Stacey
TV • 2007
Vanessa Jenkins
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
TV • 2008
Joan Durbeyfield
Little Dorrit
TV • 2008
Flora Finching
Mayo
TV • 2006
Cal Andrews
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
TV • 2009
Self
The Street
TV • 2006
Let's Dance for Comic Relief
TV • 2009
Self
Chris Moyles' Quiz Night
TV • 2009
Self
Don't Tell the Bride
TV • 2007
Self - Narrator
Channel 4's Comedy Gala
TV • 2010
The Great Outdoors
TV • 2010
Christine
Stella
TV • 2012
Stella Morris
Tales from Pleasure Beach
TV • 2001
Amanda
Agatha Christie's Marple
TV • 2004
Blenkinsopp
Who Do You Think You Are?
TV • 2004
Self
Would I Lie to You?
TV • 2007
Self
Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years
TV • 2001
Human Remains
TV • 2000
Elaine
The Graham Norton Show
TV • 2007
Self
Just a Minute
TV • 2012
Self
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
TV • 2014
Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery
TV • 2013
Self
Drovers' Gold
TV • 1997
Mary
Igam Ogam
TV • 2009
John Bishop: In Conversation with...
TV • 2016
Self
As Time Goes By
TV • 1992
Gilly
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
TV
Self - Presenter
Celebrity Catchphrase
TV • 2018
Renovation Nation UK
TV • 2022
Narrator
Our Lives
TV • 2017
Self - Narrator
Big Fat Quiz
TV • 2004
Self - Contestant
Run Away
TV • 2026
Elena Ravenscroft
Born and Bred
TV • 2002
Ruby Moss
The Bench
TV • 2001
Mandy Jenkins
Picking Up the Pieces
TV • 1998
Marie
Twisted Tales
TV • 2005
Trina
Have I Got News for You
TV • 1990
Self - Hostess
Fat Friends
TV • 2000
Kelly Simpson
Fat Friends
TV • 2000
Kelly Chadwick
The Other Bennet Sister
TV • 2026
Mrs. Bennet
Remembers…
TV • 2022