Acting · Bridgend, Wales, UK · Born September 22, 1966
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ruth Jones, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
The Rapture
2026
as Mel Thomas
What has the BBC ever done for me?
2026
as Nessa Jenkins
TVThe Other Bennet Sister
2026
as Mrs. Bennet
TVRun Away
2026
as Elena Ravenscroft
MovieGavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell
2025
as Self
MovieRuth Jones Remembers... Hattie
2025
Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale
2024
as Self
TVRenovation Nation UK
2022
as Narrator
TVRemembers…
2022
We Love Gavin and Stacey
2020
MovieThe Big Night In
2020
as Various Roles
MovieGavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas
2019
as Nessa Jenkins
MovieNativity Rocks!
2018
as Farmer Beatie
TVCelebrity Catchphrase
2018
TVOur Lives
2017
as Self - Narrator
MovieEat Locals
2017
as Mrs. Thatcher
TVJohn Bishop: In Conversation with...
2016
as Self
TVDuck Quacks Don't Echo
2014
TVJulia Zemiro's Home Delivery
2013
as Self
TVJust a Minute
2012
as Self
TVStella
2012
as Stella Morris
TVThe Jonathan Ross Show
2011
as Self - Guest
MovieHattie
2011
as Hattie Jacques
On the Tracks: The Train to the Game
2011
as Ingrid Crenski
TVThe Great Outdoors
2010
as Christine
TVChannel 4's Comedy Gala
2010
MovieOn the Tracks
2009
as Ingrid Crenski
MovieA Child's Christmases in Wales
2009
as Mum
TVIgam Ogam
2009
TVAlan Carr: Chatty Man
2009
as Self
TVChris Moyles' Quiz Night
2009
as Self
MovieNow That’s What I Call Comedy
2009
as Nesa Jenkins
TVLet's Dance for Comic Relief
2009
as Self
TVLittle Dorrit
2008
as Flora Finching
TVTess of the D'Urbervilles
2008
as Joan Durbeyfield
TVDon't Tell the Bride
2007
as Self - Narrator
TVWould I Lie to You?
2007
as Self
TVGavin & Stacey
2007
as Vanessa Jenkins
TVThe Graham Norton Show
2007
as Self
MovieLittle Britain Live
2006
as Mafanwy
TVTorchwood
2006
as Nikki
TVI'm with Stupid
2006
as Jean
MovieSaxondale: On The Road
2006
as Self
TVThe One Show
2006
as Self
TVSaxondale
2006
as Magz
TVThe Street
2006
TVMayo
2006
as Cal Andrews
TVTwisted Tales
2005
as Trina
TVBig Fat Quiz
2004
as Self - Contestant
TVAgatha Christie's Marple
2004
as Blenkinsopp
TVWho Do You Think You Are?
2004
as Self
MovieThe Baby Juice Express
2004
as Gladys
TVNighty Night
2004
as Linda
TVLittle Britain
2003
as Myfanwy
MovieHeartlands
2003
as Mandy
MovieEastEnders: Dot's Story
2003
as Jenny Morgan
TVBorn and Bred
2002
as Ruby Moss
The Bench
2001
as Mandy Jenkins
TVTales from Pleasure Beach
2001
as Amanda
MovieVery Annie Mary
2001
as Complaining Customer
TVAdrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years
2001
TVHuman Remains
2000
as Elaine
TVFat Friends
2000
as Kelly Simpson
MovieEast Is East
1999
as Peggy
MovieThe Theory of Flight
1999
as Becky
Picking Up the Pieces
1998
as Marie
TVDrovers' Gold
1997
as Mary
TVMidsomer Murders
1997
as Rachael Rose
MovieEmma
1996
as Bates' Maid
TVAs Time Goes By
1992
as Gilly
TVHave I Got News for You
1990
as Self - Hostess
TVThis Morning
1988
as Self
Gaynor & Ray
as Gaynor
TVHave I Got a Bit More News for You
as Self - Presenter
Better Later
as Shelley Anne
