Ruth Jones
Known for Acting · 72 credits
- Born
- 1966-09-22 (age 59)
- Place of birth
- Bridgend, Wales, UK
- Also known as
- Ruth Alexandra Elisabeth Jones
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.
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Known For
TV Shows (49)
Midsomer Murders
1997
as Rachael Rose
The Graham Norton Show
2007
as Self
The One Show
2006
as Self
Have I Got News for You
1990
as Self - Hostess
Agatha Christie's Marple
2004
as Blenkinsopp
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
as Self - Presenter
Torchwood
2006
as Nikki
The Jonathan Ross Show
2011
as Self - Guest
Would I Lie to You?
2007
as Self
Who Do You Think You Are?
2004
as Self
As Time Goes By
1992
as Gilly
Little Britain
2003
as Myfanwy
Remembers…
2022
Run Away
2026
as Elena Ravenscroft
Big Fat Quiz
2004
as Self - Contestant
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
2009
as Self
Celebrity Catchphrase
2018
The Other Bennet Sister
2026
as Mrs. Bennet
The Street
2006
Born and Bred
2002
as Ruby Moss
Little Dorrit
2008
as Flora Finching
Gavin & Stacey
2007
as Vanessa Jenkins
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
2014
Fat Friends
2000
as Kelly Simpson / Kelly Chadwick
Chris Moyles' Quiz Night
2009
as Self
Stella
2012
as Stella Morris
John Bishop: In Conversation with...
2016
as Self
Saxondale
2006
as Magz
Let's Dance for Comic Relief
2009
as Self
Twisted Tales
2005
as Trina
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
2008
as Joan Durbeyfield
Our Lives
2017
as Self - Narrator
Nighty Night
2004
as Linda
Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery
2013
as Self
Don't Tell the Bride
2007
as Self - Narrator
This Morning
1988
as Self
The Bench
2001
as Mandy Jenkins
Mayo
2006
as Cal Andrews
Channel 4's Comedy Gala
2010
Human Remains
2000
as Elaine
Just a Minute
2012
as Self
Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years
2001
Drovers' Gold
1997
as Mary
The Great Outdoors
2010
as Christine
Tales from Pleasure Beach
2001
as Amanda
Renovation Nation UK
2022
as Narrator
I'm with Stupid
2006
as Jean
Picking Up the Pieces
1998
as Marie
Igam Ogam
2009
Movies (23)
Emma
1996
as Bates' Maid
East Is East
1999
as Peggy
Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell
2025
as Self
Eat Locals
2017
as Mrs. Thatcher
The Big Night In
2020
as Various Roles
The Theory of Flight
1999
as Becky
Little Britain Live
2006
as Mafanwy
Heartlands
2003
as Mandy
Nativity Rocks!
2018
as Farmer Beatie
Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas
2019
as Nessa Jenkins
Very Annie Mary
2001
as Complaining Customer
The Baby Juice Express
2004
as Gladys
Hattie
2011
as Hattie Jacques
A Child's Christmases in Wales
2009
as Mum
Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale
2024
as Self
Now That’s What I Call Comedy
2009
as Nesa Jenkins
We Love Gavin and Stacey
2020
Saxondale: On The Road
2006
as Self
EastEnders: Dot's Story
2003
as Jenny Morgan
On the Tracks: The Train to the Game
2011
as Ingrid Crenski
On the Tracks
2009
as Ingrid Crenski
Gaynor & Ray
as Gaynor
Ruth Jones Remembers... Hattie
2025
About Ruth Jones
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… With 72 credits spanning from 1988 to 2026, Ruth Jones has appeared in 23 films and 49 TV shows.
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Most Popular Ruth Jones Movies
- Emma (1996) — as Bates' Maid
- East Is East (1999) — as Peggy
- Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell (2025) — as Self
- Eat Locals (2017) — as Mrs. Thatcher
- The Big Night In (2020) — as Various Roles
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