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Ruth Jones

Actor

Ruth Jones

Born September 22, 1966 in Bridgend, Wales, UK19 films

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.

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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

19 films as actor
  1. TBAGaynor & RayGaynor
  2. 2024Gavin & Stacey: The FinaleVanessa Jenkins
  3. 2019Gavin & Stacey: A Special ChristmasNessa Jenkins
  4. 2018Nativity Rocks!Farmer Beatie
  5. 2017Eat LocalsMrs. Thatcher
  6. 2011HattieHattie Jacques
  7. 2011On the Tracks: The Train to the GameIngrid Crenski
  8. 2009On the TracksIngrid Crenski
  9. 2009A Child's Christmases in WalesMum
  10. 2009Now That’s What I Call ComedyNesa Jenkins
  11. 2008Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special 2008Nessa Jenkins
  12. 2006Little Britain LiveMafanwy
  13. 2004The Baby Juice ExpressGladys
  14. 2003HeartlandsMandy
  15. 2003EastEnders: Dot's StoryJenny Morgan
  16. 2001Very Annie MaryComplaining Customer
  17. 1999East Is EastPeggy
  18. 1999The Theory of FlightBecky
  19. 1996EmmaBates' Maid