Ruth Jones
Born in Bridgend, Wales, UK — Sep 22 1966
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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, includin…
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Midsomer Murders
Rachael Rose
Torchwood
Nikki
Agatha Christie's Marple
Blenkinsopp
Would I Lie to You?
Self
Who Do You Think You Are?
Self
Gavin & Stacey
Vanessa Jenkins
As Time Goes By
Gilly
Little Britain
Myfanwy
Big Fat Quiz
Self - Contestant
The Other Bennet Sister
Mrs. Bennet
Celebrity Catchphrase
Born and Bred
Ruby Moss
The Street
Run Away
Elena Ravenscroft
Don't Tell the Bride
Self - Narrator
Stella
Stella Morris
Fat Friends
Kelly Simpson
Little Dorrit
Flora Finching
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Our Lives
Self - Narrator
Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery
Self
Chris Moyles' Quiz Night
Self
Saxondale
Magz
Nighty Night
Linda
Twisted Tales
Trina
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Joan Durbeyfield
Mayo
Cal Andrews
Let's Dance for Comic Relief
Self
Emma
Bates' Maid
The Bench
Mandy Jenkins
Us & Them
Creator
Channel 4's Comedy Gala
Human Remains
Elaine
I'm with Stupid
Jean
East Is East
Peggy
Drovers' Gold
Mary
Just a Minute
Self
Eat Locals
Mrs. Thatcher
Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years
Picking Up the Pieces
Marie
Hattie
Hattie Jacques
Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell
Self
The Big Night In
Various Roles
The Great Outdoors
Christine
Very Annie Mary
Complaining Customer
Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas
Nessa Jenkins
The Theory of Flight
Becky
Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale
Self
Tales from Pleasure Beach
Amanda
Nativity Rocks!
Farmer Beatie
Heartlands
Mandy
The Baby Juice Express
Gladys
The Choir
Production
Now That’s What I Call Comedy
Nesa Jenkins
A Child's Christmases in Wales
Mum
Igam Ogam
On the Tracks
Ingrid Crenski
Little Britain Live
Mafanwy
Saxondale: On The Road
Self
EastEnders: Dot's Story
Jenny Morgan
Renovation Nation UK
Narrator
We Love Gavin and Stacey
On the Tracks: The Train to the Game
Ingrid Crenski
Gaynor & Ray
Gaynor
Ruth Jones Remembers... Hattie