Known For
Acting
Birthday
September 22, 1966 (age 60)
Place of Birth
Bridgend, Wales, UK
Also Known As
- Ruth Alexandra Elisabeth Jones
Ruth Jones
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.
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Known For - Movies
Emma
as Bates' Maid
Eat Locals
as Mrs. Thatcher
Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell
as Self
East Is East
as Peggy
The Big Night In
as Various Roles
The Theory of Flight
as Becky
Very Annie Mary
as Complaining Customer
Heartlands
as Mandy
Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas
as Nessa Jenkins
Hattie
as Hattie Jacques
Known For - TV Shows
Midsomer Murders
as Rachael Rose
The Graham Norton Show
as Self
The One Show
as Self
Have I Got News for You
as Self - Hostess
Agatha Christie's Marple
as Blenkinsopp
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
as Self - Presenter
Torchwood
as Nikki
Would I Lie to You?
as Self
The Jonathan Ross Show
as Self - Guest
Who Do You Think You Are?
as Self