Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
September 22, 1966
Place of Birth:
Bridgend, Wales, UK
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Ruth Jones
Biography
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
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell | Self |
| 2025 | Ruth Jones Remembers... Hattie | |
| 2024 | Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale | Self |
| 2020 | We Love Gavin and Stacey | |
| 2020 | The Big Night In | Various Roles |
| 2019 | Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas | Nessa Jenkins |
| 2018 | Nativity Rocks! | Farmer Beatie |
| 2017 | Eat Locals | Mrs. Thatcher |
| 2011 | Hattie | Hattie Jacques |
| 2011 | On the Tracks: The Train to the Game | Ingrid Crenski |
| 2009 | A Child's Christmases in Wales | Mum |
| 2009 | On the Tracks | Ingrid Crenski |
| 2009 | Now That’s What I Call Comedy | Nesa Jenkins |
| 2006 | Little Britain Live | Mafanwy |
| 2006 | Saxondale: On The Road | Self |
| 2004 | The Baby Juice Express | Gladys |
| 2003 | Heartlands | Mandy |
| 2003 | EastEnders: Dot's Story | Jenny Morgan |
| 2001 | Very Annie Mary | Complaining Customer |
| 1999 | East Is East | Peggy |
| 1999 | The Theory of Flight | Becky |
| 1996 | Emma | Bates' Maid |
| Gaynor & Ray | Gaynor |