Ruth Jones
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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Acting
Movie
Emma
as Bates' Maid
1996
TV
Torchwood
as Nikki
2006
TV
Midsomer Murders
as Rachael Rose
1997
TV
The Graham Norton Show
as Self
2007
TV
Little Britain
as Myfanwy
2003
Movie
East Is East
as Peggy
1999
TV
Agatha Christie's Marple
as Blenkinsopp
2004
TV
Run Away
as Elena Ravenscroft
2026
Movie
Eat Locals
as Mrs. Thatcher
2017
TV
Would I Lie to You?
as Self
2007
TV
Gavin & Stacey
as Vanessa Jenkins
2007
TV
Have I Got News for You
as Self - Hostess
1990
TV
Little Dorrit
as Flora Finching
2008
TV
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
as Joan Durbeyfield
2008
Movie
The Theory of Flight
as Becky
1999
TV
As Time Goes By
as Gilly
1992
TV
Nighty Night
as Linda
2004
TV
Big Fat Quiz
as Self - Contestant
2004
TV
The One Show
as Self
2006
TV
Saxondale
as Magz
2006
TV
The Other Bennet Sister
as Mrs. Bennet
2026
TV
Who Do You Think You Are?
as Self
2004
Movie
Heartlands
as Mandy
2003
Movie
Very Annie Mary
as Complaining Customer
2001