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