Ruth Jones
Acting
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.
Known for
Acting73
tvThe Other Bennet Sister
2026
Mrs. Bennet
tvRun Away
2026
Elena Ravenscroft
tvRenovation Nation UK
2022
Narrator
movieThe Big Night In
2020
Various Roles
movieGavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas
2019
Nessa Jenkins
movieNativity Rocks!
2018
Farmer Beatie
tvOur Lives
2017
Self - Narrator
movieEat Locals
2017
Mrs. Thatcher
tvStella
2012
Stella Morris
tvThe Jonathan Ross Show
2011
Self - Guest
movieHattie
2011
Hattie Jacques
tvThe Great Outdoors
2010
Christine
movieOn the Tracks
2009
Ingrid Crenski
movieNow That’s What I Call Comedy
2009
Nesa Jenkins
tvLittle Dorrit
2008
Flora Finching
tvTess of the D'Urbervilles
2008
Joan Durbeyfield
tvDon't Tell the Bride
2007
Self - Narrator
tvGavin & Stacey
2007
Vanessa Jenkins
movieLittle Britain Live
2006
Mafanwy
tvTorchwood
2006
Nikki
tvSaxondale
2006
Magz
tvMayo
2006
Cal Andrews
tvTwisted Tales
2005
Trina
tvBig Fat Quiz
2004
Self - Contestant
tvAgatha Christie's Marple
2004
Blenkinsopp
tvNighty Night
2004
Linda
tvLittle Britain
2003
Myfanwy
movieHeartlands
2003
Mandy
movieEastEnders: Dot's Story
2003
Jenny Morgan
tvBorn and Bred
2002
Ruby Moss
The Bench
2001
Mandy Jenkins
movieVery Annie Mary
2001
Complaining Customer
tvHuman Remains
2000
Elaine
tvFat Friends
2000
Kelly Simpson / Kelly Chadwick
tvMidsomer Murders
1997
Rachael Rose
movieEmma
1996
Bates' Maid
tvHave I Got News for You
1990
Self - Hostess
tvHave I Got a Bit More News for You
Self - Presenter
Better Later
Shelley Anne
Writing7
tvUs & Them
2014
Original Series Creator
tvStella
2012
Writer
movieOn the Tracks
2009
Writer
tvGavin & Stacey
2007
Writer
tvFat Friends
2000
Writer
Creator3
Production2
tvGavin & Stacey
2007
Producer, Associate Producer
The Choir
Executive Producer