
Ruth Jones
Acting
Born: 1966-09-22 · Bridgend, Wales, UK
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
🎬 Movies (20)

Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell
2025
Self

Ruth Jones Remembers... Hattie
2025
Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale
2024
Self
We Love Gavin and Stacey
2020

The Big Night In
2020
Various Roles

Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas
2019
Nessa Jenkins

Nativity Rocks!
2018
Farmer Beatie

Eat Locals
2017
Mrs. Thatcher

Hattie
2011
Hattie Jacques
On the Tracks: The Train to the Game
2011
Ingrid Crenski

On the Tracks
2009
Ingrid Crenski

A Child's Christmases in Wales
2009
Mum

Now That’s What I Call Comedy
2009
Nesa Jenkins

Little Britain Live
2006
Mafanwy

Saxondale: On The Road
2006
Self

The Baby Juice Express
2004
Gladys

Heartlands
2003
Mandy

EastEnders: Dot's Story
2003
Jenny Morgan

Very Annie Mary
2001
Complaining Customer

East Is East
1999
Peggy
📺 TV Shows (20)

The Other Bennet Sister
2026
Mrs. Bennet

Run Away
2026
Elena Ravenscroft

Renovation Nation UK
2022
Narrator

Remembers…
2022

Celebrity Catchphrase
2018

Our Lives
2017
Self - Narrator

John Bishop: In Conversation with...
2016
Self

Duck Quacks Don't Echo
2014

Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery
2013
Self

Just a Minute
2012
Self

Stella
2012
Stella Morris

The Jonathan Ross Show
2011
Self - Guest

The Great Outdoors
2010
Christine

Channel 4's Comedy Gala
2010

Igam Ogam
2009

Alan Carr: Chatty Man
2009
Self

Chris Moyles' Quiz Night
2009
Self

Let's Dance for Comic Relief
2009
Self

Little Dorrit
2008
Flora Finching

Tess of the D'Urbervilles
2008
Joan Durbeyfield