Ruth Jones
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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.
Known for
Credits
Eat Locals (2017)
as Mrs. Thatcher
Emma (1996)
as Bates' Maid
Gavin & Stacey: The Finale (2024)
as Vanessa Jenkins
The Big Night In (2020)
as Various Roles
Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell (2025)
as Self
The Theory of Flight (1999)
as Becky
Now That’s What I Call Comedy (2009)
as Nesa Jenkins
Very Annie Mary (2001)
as Complaining Customer
We Love Gavin and Stacey (2020)
Actor
East Is East (1999)
as Peggy
The Baby Juice Express (2004)
as Gladys
Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas (2019)
as Nessa Jenkins
Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special 2008 (2008)
as Nessa Jenkins
Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale (2024)
as Self
EastEnders: Dot's Story (2003)
as Jenny Morgan
Saxondale: On The Road (2006)
as Self
Gaynor & Ray (—)
as Gaynor
Nativity Rocks! (2018)
as Farmer Beatie
Heartlands (2003)
as Mandy
A Child's Christmases in Wales (2009)
as Mum
Hattie (2011)
as Hattie Jacques
On the Tracks: The Train to the Game (2011)
as Ingrid Crenski
On the Tracks (2009)
as Ingrid Crenski
Little Britain Live (2006)
as Mafanwy
Ruth Jones Remembers... Hattie (2025)
Actor