Ruth Jones
Actor
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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Filmography
East Is East
as Peggy 1999
Eat Locals
as Mrs. Thatcher 2017
The Theory of Flight
as Becky 1999
Heartlands
as Mandy 2003
Very Annie Mary
as Complaining Customer 2001
Nativity Rocks!
as Farmer Beatie 2018
Hattie
as Hattie Jacques 2011
Little Britain Live
as Mafanwy 2006
A Child's Christmases in Wales
as Mum 2009
Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell
as Self 2025
Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas
as Nessa Jenkins 2019
EastEnders: Dot's Story
as Jenny Morgan 2003
The Big Night In
as Various Roles 2020
We Love Gavin and Stacey
2020
On the Tracks
as Ingrid Crenski 2009
On the Tracks: The Train to the Game
as Ingrid Crenski 2011