RUTH JONES
Ruth Jones
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: September 22, 1966
Place of Birth: Bridgend, 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.
Filmography
Starring
Mrs. Bennet
2026·
Run AwayElena Ravenscroft
Self
2022·
Remembers…2022·
Renovation Nation UKNarrator
2020·
The Big Night InVarious Roles
Nessa Jenkins
2018·
Nativity Rocks!Farmer Beatie
2017·
Our LivesSelf - Narrator
Self - Presenter
2017·
Eat LocalsMrs. Thatcher
Self
Self
2012·
Just a MinuteSelf
2012·
StellaStella Morris
Ingrid Crenski
2011·
HattieHattie Jacques
2010·
The Great OutdoorsChristine
2009·
Igam OgamSelf
Self
Self
Nesa Jenkins
2009·
On the TracksIngrid Crenski
2008·
Little DorritFlora Finching
Joan Durbeyfield
Self
2007·
Would I Lie to You?Self
2007·
Don't Tell the BrideSelf - Narrator
2007·
Gavin & StaceyVanessa Jenkins
2006·
The Street2006·
MayoCal Andrews
2006·
I'm with StupidJean
2006·
SaxondaleMagz
2006·
The One ShowSelf
2006·
TorchwoodNikki
Self
2005·
Twisted TalesTrina
2004·
Big Fat QuizSelf - Contestant
Self
Blenkinsopp
2004·
Nighty NightLinda
Gladys
2003·
Little BritainMyfanwy
Jenny Morgan
2003·
HeartlandsMandy
2002·
Born and BredRuby Moss
2001·
The BenchMandy Jenkins
Amanda
2001·
Very Annie MaryComplaining Customer
2000·
Fat FriendsKelly Chadwick, Kelly Simpson
2000·
Human RemainsElaine
1999·
The Theory of FlightBecky
1999·
East Is EastPeggy
Marie
1997·
Drovers' GoldMary
1992·
As Time Goes ByGilly
TBA·
Gaynor & RayGaynor
Mum
2006·
Little Britain LiveMafanwy
1997·
Midsomer MurdersRachael Rose
1996·
EmmaBates' Maid
Self - Hostess
1988·
This MorningSelf
Production
TBA·
The ChoirCreator, Executive Producer
2014·
Us & ThemCreator
2012·
StellaCreator, Writer
2007·
Gavin & StaceyCreator, Associate Producer, Producer, Writer
2000·
Fat FriendsWriter
TBA·
Gaynor & RayWriter
Writer
2009·
On the TracksWriter