
Ruth Jones
Acting
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.
TV Shows(49)

The Other Bennet Sister
Mrs. Bennet
2026

Run Away
Elena Ravenscroft
2026

Renovation Nation UK
Narrator
2022

Remembers…
2022

Celebrity Catchphrase
2018

Our Lives
Self - Narrator
2017

John Bishop: In Conversation with...
Self
2016

Duck Quacks Don't Echo
2014

Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery
Self
2013

Just a Minute
Self
2012

Stella
Stella Morris
2012

The Jonathan Ross Show
Self - Guest
2011

The Great Outdoors
Christine
2010

Channel 4's Comedy Gala
2010

Igam Ogam
2009

Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Self
2009

Chris Moyles' Quiz Night
Self
2009

Let's Dance for Comic Relief
Self
2009

Little Dorrit
Flora Finching
2008

Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Joan Durbeyfield
2008

Don't Tell the Bride
Self - Narrator
2007

Would I Lie to You?
Self
2007

Gavin & Stacey
Vanessa Jenkins
2007

The Graham Norton Show
Self
2007

Torchwood
Nikki
2006

I'm with Stupid
Jean
2006

The One Show
Self
2006

Saxondale
Magz
2006

The Street
2006

Mayo
Cal Andrews
2006

Twisted Tales
Trina
2005

Big Fat Quiz
Self - Contestant
2004

Agatha Christie's Marple
Blenkinsopp
2004

Who Do You Think You Are?
Self
2004

Nighty Night
Linda
2004

Little Britain
Myfanwy
2003

Born and Bred
Ruby Moss
2002
The Bench
Mandy Jenkins
2001

Tales from Pleasure Beach
Amanda
2001

Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years
2001

Human Remains
Elaine
2000

Fat Friends
Kelly Simpson
2000
Picking Up the Pieces
Marie
1998

Drovers' Gold
Mary
1997

Midsomer Murders
Rachael Rose
1997

As Time Goes By
Gilly
1992

Have I Got News for You
Self - Hostess
1990

This Morning
Self
1988

Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Self - Presenter
Movies(23)

Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell
Self
2025

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

The Big Night In
Various Roles
2020

Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas
Nessa Jenkins
2019

Nativity Rocks!
Farmer Beatie
2018

Eat Locals
Mrs. Thatcher
2017

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

On the Tracks
Ingrid Crenski
2009

A Child's Christmases in Wales
Mum
2009

Now That’s What I Call Comedy
Nesa Jenkins
2009

Little Britain Live
Mafanwy
2006

Saxondale: On The Road
Self
2006

The Baby Juice Express
Gladys
2004

Heartlands
Mandy
2003

EastEnders: Dot's Story
Jenny Morgan
2003

Very Annie Mary
Complaining Customer
2001

East Is East
Peggy
1999

The Theory of Flight
Becky
1999

Emma
Bates' Maid
1996
Gaynor & Ray
Gaynor