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Acting
Ruth Jones
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ruth Jones, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
September 22, 1966
Age
59 years old
Place of Birth
Bridgend, Wales, UK
Popularity Score
2.0
Filmography
Run Away
Elena Ravenscroft
2026TV
The Other Bennet Sister
Mrs. Bennet
2026TV
The Rapture
Mel Thomas
2026TV
Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell
Self
2025Movie
Ruth Jones Remembers... Hattie
2025Movie
Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale
Self
2024Movie
Renovation Nation UK
Narrator
2022TV
Remembers…
2022TV
We Love Gavin and Stacey
2020Movie
The Big Night In
Various Roles
2020Movie
Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas
Nessa Jenkins
2019Movie
Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas
Writer
2019Movie
Nativity Rocks!
Farmer Beatie
2018Movie
Celebrity Catchphrase
2018TV
Eat Locals
Mrs. Thatcher
2017Movie
Our Lives
Self - Narrator
2017TV
John Bishop: In Conversation with...
Self
2016TV
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
2014TV
Us & Them
Original Series Creator
2014TV
Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery
Self
2013TV
Stella
Stella Morris
2012TV
Just a Minute
Self
2012TV
Stella
Writer
2012TV
Stella
Creator
2012TV
Hattie
Hattie Jacques
2011Movie
On the Tracks: The Train to the Game
Ingrid Crenski
2011Movie
The Jonathan Ross Show
Self - Guest
2011TV
Channel 4's Comedy Gala
2010TV
The Great Outdoors
Christine
2010TV
A Child's Christmases in Wales
Mum
2009Movie
On the Tracks
Ingrid Crenski
2009Movie
Now That’s What I Call Comedy
Nesa Jenkins
2009Movie
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Self
2009TV
Let's Dance for Comic Relief
Self
2009TV
Chris Moyles' Quiz Night
Self
2009TV
Igam Ogam
2009TV
On the Tracks
Writer
2009Movie
Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special 2008
Nessa Jenkins
2008Movie
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Joan Durbeyfield
2008TV
Little Dorrit
Flora Finching
2008TV
Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special 2008
Producer
2008Movie
Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special 2008
Writer
2008Movie
Gavin & Stacey
Vanessa Jenkins
2007TV
Don't Tell the Bride
Self - Narrator
2007TV
Would I Lie to You?
Self
2007TV
The Graham Norton Show
Self
2007TV
Gavin & Stacey
Producer
2007TV
Gavin & Stacey
Writer
2007TV
Gavin & Stacey
Associate Producer
2007TV
Gavin & Stacey
Creator
2007TV
Little Britain Live
Mafanwy
2006Movie
Saxondale: On The Road
Self
2006Movie
Torchwood
Nikki
2006TV
The One Show
Self
2006TV
Saxondale
Magz
2006TV
I'm with Stupid
Jean
2006TV
Mayo
Cal Andrews
2006TV
The Street
2006TV
Twisted Tales
Trina
2005TV
The Baby Juice Express
Gladys
2004Movie
Nighty Night
Linda
2004TV
Agatha Christie's Marple
Blenkinsopp
2004TV
Who Do You Think You Are?
Self
2004TV
Big Fat Quiz
Self - Contestant
2004TV
Heartlands
Mandy
2003Movie
EastEnders: Dot's Story
Jenny Morgan
2003Movie
Little Britain
Myfanwy
2003TV
Born and Bred
Ruby Moss
2002TV
Very Annie Mary
Complaining Customer
2001Movie
Tales from Pleasure Beach
Amanda
2001TV
Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years
2001TV
The Bench
Mandy Jenkins
2001TV
Human Remains
Elaine
2000TV
Fat Friends
Kelly Simpson
2000TV
Fat Friends
Writer
2000TV
East Is East
Peggy
1999Movie
The Theory of Flight
Becky
1999Movie
Picking Up the Pieces
Marie
1998TV
Midsomer Murders
Rachael Rose
1997TV
Drovers' Gold
Mary
1997TV
Emma
Bates' Maid
1996Movie
As Time Goes By
Gilly
1992TV
Have I Got News for You
Self - Hostess
1990TV
This Morning
Self
1988TV
Gaynor & Ray
Gaynor
—Movie
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Self - Presenter
—TV
Better Later
Shelley Anne
—TV
Gaynor & Ray
Writer
—Movie
The Choir
Executive Producer
—TV
The Choir
Creator
—TV