Ruth Madoc
Actor
Biography
Ruth Madoc ((born Margaret Ruth Llewellyn Baker; 16 April 1943 – 9 December 2022)) was an English-born, Welsh actress and singer. She was brought up in Llansamlet, near Swansea.
She trained at RADA in London and was previously married to actor Philip Madoc. She was best known for her role as Gladys Pugh in the 1980s BBC television comedy series "Hi-de-Hi!".
In 1971 Ruth Madoc played Fruma Sarah in the film version of the musical "Fiddler on the Roof," and in 1972 she appeared as Mrs Dai Bread Two in the film of "Under Milk Wood".
She died on the 9th December 2022 following an accident. She was 79.
Filmography
The Prince and the Pauper
as Moll 1977
Very Annie Mary
as Mrs Ifans 2001
Under Milk Wood
as Mrs Dai Bread Two 1972
Agatha Christie's The Pale Horse
as Sybil Stamfordis 1997
Creepy Pasta Salad
2019
An Audience with Bob Monkhouse
1994
Cardiff
2022
Hi-De-Hi!: All the Laughs & More
as Self 2022
Les Dawson Lost Tapes
as Self 2021
The Life and Times of David Lloyd George
as Lizzie Davies 1981