
Acting
Ruth Jones
EN cinema · 26 credits
Born
22 September 1966 (age 60)
Birthplace
Bridgend, Wales, UK
Also known as Ruth Alexandra Elisabeth 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ruth Jones, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Filmography
Gaynor & Ray
Gaynor & Ray
as Gaynor, Writer
Ruth and Steve, From Merthyr with Love
2026
Ruth and Steve, From Merthyr with Love
Actor

Gavin & Stacey: The Finale
as Vanessa Jenkins, Writer, Executive Producer

The Big Night In
as Various Roles

Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas
as Nessa Jenkins, Writer

Nativity Rocks!
as Farmer Beatie

Eat Locals
as Mrs. Thatcher

Hattie
as Hattie Jacques

On the Tracks
as Ingrid Crenski, Writer

Now That’s What I Call Comedy
as Nesa Jenkins

Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special 2008
as Nessa Jenkins, Producer, Writer

Little Britain Live
as Mafanwy

The Baby Juice Express
as Gladys

Heartlands
as Mandy

EastEnders: Dot's Story
as Jenny Morgan

Very Annie Mary
as Complaining Customer

East Is East
as Peggy

The Theory of Flight
as Becky

Emma
as Bates' Maid





