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