Ruth Gemmell is a British actress with a long career across British television and film, who found renewed international recognition playing Lady Violet Bridgerton on Netflix's 'Bridgerton'. Her performance as the shrewd, warm matriarch of the Bridgerton family became a standout element of the phenomenon series. Gemmell has spent decades working in British drama prior to this global breakout role. Her career reflects a steady rise from respected character work to international recognition. Read more