Ruth Jones
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Sep 22, 1966 (age 60)
- Place of birth
- Bridgend, Wales, UK
- Credits
- 76
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
The Rapture
2026TV
Mel Thomas
The Other Bennet Sister
2026TV
Mrs. Bennett
Run Away
2026TV
Elena Ravenscroft
Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell
2025Movie
Self
Ruth Jones Remembers... Hattie
2025Movie
Gavin & Stacey: The Finale
2024Movie
Vanessa Jenkins
Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale
2024Movie
Self
Renovation Nation UK
2022TV
Narrator
Remembers…
2022TV
We Love Gavin and Stacey
2020Movie
The Big Night In
2020Movie
Various Roles
Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas
2019Movie
Nessa Jenkins
Nativity Rocks!
2018Movie
Farmer Beatie
Celebrity Catchphrase
2018TV
Our Lives
2017TV
Self - Narrator
Eat Locals
2017Movie
Mrs. Thatcher
John Bishop: In Conversation with...
2016TV
Self
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
2014TV
Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery
2013TV
Self
Just a Minute
2012TV
Self
Stella
2012TV
Stella Morris
The Jonathan Ross Show
2011TV
Self - Guest
Hattie
2011Movie
Hattie Jacques
On the Tracks: The Train to the Game
2011Movie
Ingrid Crenski
The Great Outdoors
2010TV
Christine
Channel 4's Comedy Gala
2010TV
On the Tracks
2009Movie
Ingrid Crenski
A Child's Christmases in Wales
2009Movie
Mum
Igam Ogam
2009TV
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
2009TV
Self
Chris Moyles' Quiz Night
2009TV
Self
Now That’s What I Call Comedy
2009Movie
Nesa Jenkins
Let's Dance for Comic Relief
2009TV
Self
Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special 2008
2008Movie
Nessa Jenkins
Little Dorrit
2008TV
Flora Finching
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
2008TV
Joan Durbeyfield
Don't Tell the Bride
2007TV
Self - Narrator
Would I Lie to You?
2007TV
Self
Gavin & Stacey
2007TV
Vanessa Jenkins
The Graham Norton Show
2007TV
Self
Little Britain Live
2006Movie
Mafanwy
Torchwood
2006TV
Nikki
I'm with Stupid
2006TV
Jean
Saxondale: On The Road
2006Movie
Self
The One Show
2006TV
Self
Saxondale
2006TV
Magz
The Street
2006TV
Mayo
2006TV
Cal Andrews
Twisted Tales
2005TV
Trina
Big Fat Quiz
2004TV
Self - Contestant
Agatha Christie's Marple
2004TV
Blenkinsopp
Who Do You Think You Are?
2004TV
Self
The Baby Juice Express
2004Movie
Gladys
Nighty Night
2004TV
Linda
Little Britain
2003TV
Myfanwy
Heartlands
2003Movie
Mandy
EastEnders: Dot's Story
2003Movie
Jenny Morgan
Born and Bred
2002TV
Ruby Moss
The Bench
2001TV
Mandy Jenkins
Tales from Pleasure Beach
2001TV
Amanda
Very Annie Mary
2001Movie
Complaining Customer
Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years
2001TV
Human Remains
2000TV
Elaine
Fat Friends
2000TV
Kelly Simpson, Kelly Chadwick
East Is East
1999Movie
Peggy
The Theory of Flight
1999Movie
Becky
Picking Up the Pieces
1998TV
Marie
Drovers' Gold
1997TV
Mary
Midsomer Murders
1997TV
Rachael Rose
Emma
1996Movie
Bates' Maid
As Time Goes By
1992TV
Gilly
Have I Got News for You
1990TV
Self - Hostess
This Morning
1988TV
Self
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
TV
Self - Presenter
Better Later
TV
Shelley Anne
Gaynor & Ray
Movie
Gaynor