About

Known credits:
42
Birthday:
1966-09-22
Place of birth:
Bridgend, Wales, UK
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Ruth Jones

Overview

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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Known for

Acting
2025 Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell Actor Self 58
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2024 Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale Actor Self N/A
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2022 Renovation Nation UK Actor Narrator 69
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2020 We Love Gavin and Stacey Actor N/A
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2019 Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas Actor Nessa Jenkins 58
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2019 Gavin and Stacey: A Special Christmas Actor Nessa Jenkins 62
Fair
2018 Nativity Rocks! Actor Farmer Beatie 58
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2017 Eat Locals Actor Mrs. Thatcher 57
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2012 Stella Actor Stella Morris 69
Fair
2011 Hattie Actor Hattie Jacques 58
Average
2011 On the Tracks: The Train to the Game Actor Ingrid Crenski 59
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2010 The Great Outdoors Actor Christine 69
Fair
2010 Channel 4's Comedy Gala Actor 70
Good
2009 On the Tracks Actor Ingrid Crenski 59
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2009 A Child's Christmases in Wales Actor Mum 58
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2009 Igam Ogam Actor N/A
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2009 Now That’s What I Call Comedy Actor Nesa Jenkins N/A
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2008 Little Dorrit Actor Flora Finching 74
Good
2008 Tess of the D'Urbervilles Actor Joan Durbeyfield 72
Good
2007 Gavin & Stacey Actor Vanessa Jenkins 72
Good
2006 Little Britain Live Actor Mafanwy 59
Average
2006 I'm with Stupid Actor Jean 69
Fair
2006 Saxondale: On The Road Actor Self N/A
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2006 Saxondale Actor Magz 70
Good
2004 The Baby Juice Express Actor Gladys N/A
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2004 Nighty Night Actor Linda 72
Good
2003 Little Britain Actor Myfanwy 71
Good
2003 Heartlands Actor Mandy 58
Average
2003 EastEnders: Dot's Story Actor Jenny Morgan 58
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2001 Very Annie Mary Actor Complaining Customer 58
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2000 Fat Friends Actor Kelly Chadwick 70
Good
1999 East Is East Actor Peggy 60
Fair
1999 The Theory of Flight Actor Becky 58
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1997 Drovers' Gold Actor Mary N/A
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1996 Emma Actor Bates' Maid 62
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Gaynor & Ray Actor Gaynor N/A
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Run Away Actor Elena Ravenscroft N/A
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Writing
2019 Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas Writing Writer 58
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2019 Gavin and Stacey: A Special Christmas Writing Writer 62
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2009 On the Tracks Writing Writer 59
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Gaynor & Ray Writing Writer N/A
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Production
2007 Gavin & Stacey Production Producer 72
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