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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ruth Jones, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Acted in 50
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Ruth Jones Remembers... Hattie
Movie
- 2024
Gavin & Stacey: The Finale
Vanessa Jenkins
- 2022
- 2020
The Big Night In
Various Roles
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Nativity Rocks!
Farmer Beatie
- 2017
- 2014
- 2012
- 2011
Hattie
Hattie Jacques
- 2010
The Great Outdoors
Christine · 3 episodes
Channel 4's Comedy Gala
TV
2000s
- 2009
On the Tracks
Ingrid Crenski
A Child's Christmases in Wales
Mum
Igam Ogam
TV
Now That’s What I Call Comedy
Nesa Jenkins
- 2008
Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special 2008
Nessa Jenkins
- 2007
- 2006
Little Britain Live
Mafanwy
I'm with Stupid
Jean · 6 episodes
Mayo
Cal Andrews · 2 episodes
- 2005
Twisted Tales
Trina · 1 episode
- 2004
The Baby Juice Express
Gladys
- 2003
Spine Chillers
Trina · 1 episode
Heartlands
Mandy
EastEnders: Dot's Story
Jenny Morgan
- 2002
- 2001
Tales from Pleasure Beach
Amanda · 1 episode
Very Annie Mary
Complaining Customer
Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years
TV
- 2000
Human Remains
Elaine · 1 episode
1990s
- 1999
East Is East
Peggy
The Theory of Flight
Becky
- 1997
Drovers' Gold
Mary · 5 episodes
- 1996
- 1992
Wrote 8
2020s
- 2024
Gavin & Stacey: The Finale
Writer
2010s
- 2019
- 2014
- 2012
2000s
- 2009
On the Tracks
Writer
- 2008
Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special 2008
Writer
- 2007
- 2000
Produced 3
2020s
- 2024
Gavin & Stacey: The Finale
Executive Producer
2000s
- 2008
Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special 2008
Producer
- 2007
Created 2
2010s
- 2012
2000s
- 2007
Appearances20
2020s
- 2025
Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell
Self
- 2022
Renovation Nation UK
Narrator · 40 episodes
2010s
- 2017
- 2016
John Bishop: In Conversation with...
Self · 1 episode
- 2013
Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery
Self · 1 episode
- 2012
Just a Minute
Self · 1 episode
- 2011
2000s
- 2009
- 2007
- 2006
Saxondale: On The Road
Self
- 2004
1980s
- 1988
This Morning
Self · 1 episode
