
Ruth Jones
Born
1966-09-22
Place of birth
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. Jones has appeared in various television series, including Fat Friends (2000–2005), Little Britai...
Known for

Emma
Bates' Maid

Torchwood
Nikki

Midsomer Murders
Rachael Rose

The Graham Norton Show
Self

Little Britain
Myfanwy

East Is East
Peggy

Agatha Christie's Marple
Blenkinsopp

Eat Locals
Mrs. Thatcher

Would I Lie to You?
Self

Gavin & Stacey
Vanessa Jenkins

Run Away
Elena Ravenscroft

Have I Got News for You
Self - Hostess

Little Dorrit
Flora Finching

Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Joan Durbeyfield

The Theory of Flight
Becky