Ruth Jones
Born
September 22, 1966 (58 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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.
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Renovation Nation UK
Narrator · (40 episodes)
2022
A Child's Christmases in Wales
Mum
2009
Little Britain Live
Mafanwy
2006
Gaynor & Ray
Gaynor
Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell
Self
2025
Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale
Self
2024
We Love Gavin and Stacey
2020
Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas
Nessa Jenkins
2019
Nativity Rocks!
Farmer Beatie
2018
Celebrity Catchphrase
(1 episode)
2018
Our Lives
Self - Narrator · (1 episode)
2017
Eat Locals
Mrs. Thatcher
2017
John Bishop: In Conversation with...
Self · (1 episode)
2016
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
(2 episodes)
2014
Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery
Self · (1 episode)
2013
Just a Minute
Self · (1 episode)
2012
Stella
Stella Morris · (56 episodes)
2012
Hattie
Hattie Jacques
2011
On the Tracks: The Train to the Game
Ingrid Crenski
2011
The Great Outdoors
Christine · (3 episodes)
2010
Channel 4's Comedy Gala
(6 episodes)
2010
On the Tracks
Ingrid Crenski
2009
Igam Ogam
(2 episodes)
2009
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Self · (1 episode)
2009
Chris Moyles' Quiz Night
Self · (2 episodes)
2009
Now That’s What I Call Comedy
Nesa Jenkins
2009
Let's Dance for Comic Relief
Self · (1 episode)
2009
Little Dorrit
Flora Finching · (14 episodes)
2008
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Joan Durbeyfield · (4 episodes)
2008
Don't Tell the Bride
Self - Narrator · (6 episodes)
2007
Would I Lie to You?
Self · (1 episode)
2007
Gavin & Stacey
Vanessa Jenkins · (19 episodes)
2007
The Graham Norton Show
Self · (4 episodes)
2007
Torchwood
Nikki · (1 episode)
2006
I'm with Stupid
Jean · (7 episodes)
2006
Saxondale: On The Road
Self
2006
The One Show
Self · (4 episodes)
2006
Saxondale
Magz · (13 episodes)
2006
The Street
(1 episode)
2006
Mayo
Cal Andrews · (2 episodes)
2006
Big Fat Quiz
Self - Contestant · (1 episode)
2004
Agatha Christie's Marple
Blenkinsopp · (1 episode)
2004
Who Do You Think You Are?
Self · (1 episode)
2004
The Baby Juice Express
Gladys
2004
Nighty Night
Linda · (12 episodes)
2004
Little Britain
Myfanwy · (20 episodes)
2003
Heartlands
Mandy
2003
EastEnders: Dot's Story
Jenny Morgan
2003
Born and Bred
Ruby Moss · (1 episode)
2002
Tales from Pleasure Beach
Amanda · (1 episode)
2001
Very Annie Mary
Complaining Customer
2001
Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years
(2 episodes)
2001
Human Remains
Elaine · (1 episode)
2000
Fat Friends
Kelly Chadwick · (25 episodes)
2000
East Is East
Peggy
1999
The Theory of Flight
Becky
1999
Drovers' Gold
Mary · (5 episodes)
1997
Midsomer Murders
Rachael Rose · (1 episode)
1997
Emma
Bates' Maid
1996
As Time Goes By
Gilly · (1 episode)
1992
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Self - Presenter · (1 episode)
Have I Got News for You
Self - Host · (1 episode)
1990
This Morning
Self · (1 episode)
1988
Run Away
Elena Ravenscroft · (1 episode)