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