Ruth Jones

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

69

Gender

Female

Birthday

1966-09-22 (59 years old)

Place of Birth

Bridgend, Wales, UK

Ruth Jones

Biography

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.

Known For

  • Midsomer Murders

    Midsomer Murders

  • The Graham Norton Show

    The Graham Norton Show

  • The One Show

    The One Show

  • Have I Got News for You

    Have I Got News for You

  • Agatha Christie's Marple

    Agatha Christie's Marple

  • Have I Got a Bit More News for You

    Have I Got a Bit More News for You

  • Would I Lie to You?

    Would I Lie to You?

  • Torchwood

    Torchwood

  • Our Lives

    Our Lives

  • Who Do You Think You Are?

    Who Do You Think You Are?

  • Fat Friends

    Fat Friends

  • Fat Friends

    Fat Friends

  • Little Britain

    Little Britain

  • Celebrity Catchphrase

    Celebrity Catchphrase

  • As Time Goes By

    As Time Goes By

  • Gavin & Stacey

    Gavin & Stacey

  • Big Fat Quiz

    Big Fat Quiz

  • Alan Carr: Chatty Man

    Alan Carr: Chatty Man

  • Little Dorrit

    Little Dorrit

  • Born and Bred

    Born and Bred

  • East Is East

    East Is East

  • Nativity Rocks!

    Nativity Rocks!

  • Eat Locals

    Eat Locals

  • Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery

    Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery

  • Stella

    Stella

  • The Street

    The Street

  • Chris Moyles' Quiz Night

    Chris Moyles' Quiz Night

  • Duck Quacks Don't Echo

    Duck Quacks Don't Echo

  • A Child's Christmases in Wales

    A Child's Christmases in Wales

  • Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas

    Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas

  • Saxondale

    Saxondale

  • Twisted Tales

    Twisted Tales

  • Tess of the D'Urbervilles

    Tess of the D'Urbervilles

  • Let's Dance for Comic Relief

    Let's Dance for Comic Relief

  • Nighty Night

    Nighty Night

  • John Bishop: In Conversation with...

    John Bishop: In Conversation with...

  • Saxondale: On The Road

    Saxondale: On The Road

  • The Bench

    The Bench

  • Mayo

    Mayo

  • Don't Tell the Bride

    Don't Tell the Bride

  • This Morning

    This Morning

  • On the Tracks

    On the Tracks

  • Hattie

    Hattie

  • Human Remains

    Human Remains

  • Channel 4's Comedy Gala

    Channel 4's Comedy Gala

  • Heartlands

    Heartlands

  • The Baby Juice Express

    The Baby Juice Express

  • Emma

    Emma

  • Just a Minute

    Just a Minute

  • Very Annie Mary

    Very Annie Mary

  • Drovers' Gold

    Drovers' Gold

  • Little Britain Live

    Little Britain Live

  • Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years

    Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years

  • EastEnders: Dot's Story

    EastEnders: Dot's Story

  • The Theory of Flight

    The Theory of Flight

  • I'm with Stupid

    I'm with Stupid

  • Tales from Pleasure Beach

    Tales from Pleasure Beach

  • Renovation Nation UK

    Renovation Nation UK

  • The Great Outdoors

    The Great Outdoors

  • Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell

    Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell

  • Picking Up the Pieces

    Picking Up the Pieces

  • Run Away

    Run Away

  • Igam Ogam

    Igam Ogam

  • Now That’s What I Call Comedy

    Now That’s What I Call Comedy

  • We Love Gavin and Stacey

    We Love Gavin and Stacey

  • Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale

    Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale

  • On the Tracks: The Train to the Game

    On the Tracks: The Train to the Game

  • Gaynor & Ray

    Gaynor & Ray

  • Ruth Jones Remembers... Hattie

    Ruth Jones Remembers... Hattie