Ruth Jones
Known for
Ruth Jones has grown into a veteran British actress who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. 'Little Britain' is a second title with real reach. 30 was the age at the first credit. Roughly 37 titles carry her name. 'Emma' is the entry that tends to open any account of the career.
Ruth Jones
14 Movies · 23 Series
Ruth Jones has grown into a veteran British actress who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. 'Little Britain' is a second title with real reach. 30 was the age at the first credit. Roughly 37 titles carry her name. 'Emma' is the entry that tends to open any account of the career.
Movies
Plays Mrs. Thatcher
Eat Locals
2017
Plays Bates' Maid
Emma
1996
Writer
Plays Vanessa Jenkins
Gavin & Stacey: The Finale
2024
Plays Peggy
East Is East
1999
Plays Mandy
Heartlands
2003
Plays Jenny Morgan
EastEnders: Dot's Story
2003
Plays Farmer Beatie
Nativity Rocks!
2018
Plays Becky
The Theory of Flight
1999
Plays Complaining Customer
Very Annie Mary
2001
Plays Mafanwy
Little Britain Live
2006
TV Shows
Creator
Plays Stella Morris
Stella
2012
Writer
Plays Kelly Simpson
Fat Friends
2000
Plays Myfanwy
Little Britain
2003
Creator
Plays Vanessa Jenkins
Gavin & Stacey
2007
Plays Flora Finching
Little Dorrit
2008
Plays Magz
Saxondale
2006
Plays Linda
Nighty Night
2004
Plays Elena Ravenscroft
Run Away
2026
Plays Mrs. Bennett
The Other Bennet Sister
2026
Plays Jean
I'm with Stupid
2006
Plays Mary
Drovers' Gold
1997
Plays Mel Thomas
The Rapture
2026
Plays Joan Durbeyfield
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
2008
Plays Christine
The Great Outdoors
2010
Plays Cal Andrews
Mayo
2006
Plays Elaine
Human Remains
2000
Plays Amanda
Tales from Pleasure Beach
2001
Plays Trina
Twisted Tales
2005
Plays Gilly
As Time Goes By
1992
Plays Blenkinsopp
Agatha Christie's Marple
2004
Plays Rachael Rose
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays Nikki
Torchwood
2006
Plays Ruby Moss
Born and Bred
2002
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell
Full Filmography 37
The Rapture
Mel Thomas · 5 episodes
2026–
TV
Run Away
Elena Ravenscroft · 8 episodes
2026–
TV
Gavin & Stacey: The Finale
Vanessa Jenkins
2024
Film
Nativity Rocks!
Farmer Beatie
2018
Film
Eat Locals
Mrs. Thatcher
2017
Film
Stella
Stella Morris · 56 episodes
2012–
TV
The Great Outdoors
Christine · 3 episodes
2010–
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ruth Jones and where are they from?
Ruth Jones is 60 years old, born on September 22, 1966 in Bridgend, Wales, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Ruth Jones?
Ruth Jones is best known for roles in Emma, East Is East, Eat Locals.
How many movies has Ruth Jones been in?
Over a 30-year career (since 1996), Ruth Jones has appeared in 13 movies and 22 TV shows.
What was Ruth Jones's first movie?
The career of Ruth Jones began with Emma (1996).
What is Ruth Jones's most recent movie or series?
Ruth Jones's most recent release is The Rapture, which premiered on July 26, 2026.
What TV shows has Ruth Jones appeared in?
On television, Ruth Jones has appeared in Torchwood, Midsomer Murders, The Graham Norton Show, Little Britain.
Ruth Jones
1966-09-22 · Bridgend, Wales, UK
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.Ruth Jones, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.