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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Movies (26)
Ruth and Steve, From Merthyr with Love
2026
Ruth and Steve, From Porthcawl with Love
2025
Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell
2025 · Self
Ruth Jones Remembers... Hattie
2025
Gavin & Stacey: The Finale
2024 · Vanessa Jenkins, Writer, Executive Producer
We Love Gavin and Stacey
2020
The Big Night In
2020 · Various Roles
Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas
2019 · Nessa Jenkins, Writer
Nativity Rocks!
2018 · Farmer Beatie
Eat Locals
2017 · Mrs. Thatcher
Hattie
2011 · Hattie Jacques
On the Tracks: The Train to the Game
2011 · Ingrid Crenski
On the Tracks
2009 · Ingrid Crenski, Writer
A Child's Christmases in Wales
2009 · Mum
Now That’s What I Call Comedy
2009 · Nesa Jenkins
Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special 2008
2008 · Nessa Jenkins, Producer, Writer
Little Britain Live
2006 · Mafanwy
Saxondale: On The Road
2006 · Self
The Baby Juice Express
2004 · Gladys
Heartlands
2003 · Mandy
EastEnders: Dot's Story
2003 · Jenny Morgan
Very Annie Mary
2001 · Complaining Customer
East Is East
1999 · Peggy
The Theory of Flight
1999 · Becky
Emma
1996 · Bates' Maid
Gaynor & Ray
· Gaynor, Writer
TV shows (54)
The Rapture
2026 · Mel Thomas
The Other Bennet Sister
2026 · Mrs. Bennett
Run Away
2026 · Elena Ravenscroft
Renovation Nation UK
2022 · Narrator
Remembers…
2022
Celebrity Catchphrase
2018
Our Lives
2017 · Self - Narrator
John Bishop: In Conversation with...
2016 · Self
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
2014
Us & Them
2014 · Original Series Creator
Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery
2013 · Self
Just a Minute
2012 · Self
Stella
2012 · Stella Morris, Writer, Creator
The Jonathan Ross Show
2011 · Self - Guest
The Great Outdoors
2010 · Christine
Channel 4's Comedy Gala
2010
Igam Ogam
2009
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
2009 · Self
Chris Moyles' Quiz Night
2009 · Self
Let's Dance for Comic Relief
2009 · Self
Little Dorrit
2008 · Flora Finching
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
2008 · Joan Durbeyfield
Don't Tell the Bride
2007 · Self - Narrator
Would I Lie to You?
2007 · Self
Gavin & Stacey
2007 · Vanessa Jenkins, Writer, Producer, Associate Producer, Creator
El show de Graham Norton
2007 · Self
Torchwood: El día del milagro
2006 · Nikki
I'm with Stupid
2006 · Jean
The One Show
2006 · Self
Saxondale
2006 · Magz
The Street
2006
Mayo
2006 · Cal Andrews
Twisted Tales
2005 · Trina
Big Fat Quiz
2004 · Self - Contestant
Agatha Christie's Marple
2004 · Blenkinsopp
Who Do You Think You Are?
2004 · Self
Nighty Night
2004 · Linda
Little Britain
2003 · Myfanwy
Spine Chillers
2003 · Trina
Born and Bred
2002 · Ruby Moss
The Bench
2001 · Mandy Jenkins
Tales from Pleasure Beach
2001 · Amanda
Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years
2001
Human Remains
2000 · Elaine
Fat Friends
2000 · Kelly Simpson, Kelly Chadwick, Writer
Picking Up the Pieces
1998 · Marie
Drovers' Gold
1997 · Mary
Midsomer Murders
1997 · Rachael Rose
As Time Goes By
1992 · Gilly
Have I Got News for You
1990 · Self - Hostess
This Morning
1988 · Self
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
· Self - Presenter
Better Later
· Shelley Anne
The Choir
· Executive Producer, Creator