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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Known for
Midsomer Murders
Rachael Rose
Agatha Christie's Marple
Blenkinsopp
Would I Lie to You?
Self
Torchwood
Nikki
Who Do You Think You Are?
Self
Little Britain
Myfanwy
Eat Locals
Mrs. Thatcher
Nativity Rocks!
Farmer Beatie
Heartlands
Mandy
Hattie
Hattie Jacques
Gavin & Stacey
Vanessa Jenkins
Big Fat Quiz
Self - Contestant
Celebrity Catchphrase
East Is East
Peggy
As Time Goes By
Gilly
Very Annie Mary
Complaining Customer
Little Dorrit
Flora Finching
Born and Bred
Ruby Moss
A Child's Christmases in Wales
Mum
Stella
Stella Morris
The Theory of Flight
Becky
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Joan Durbeyfield
Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas
Nessa Jenkins
Fat Friends
Kelly Simpson
Fat Friends
Kelly Chadwick
The Baby Juice Express
Gladys
The Street
Saxondale
Magz
Run Away
Elena Ravenscroft
On the Tracks
Ingrid Crenski
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery
Self
Saxondale: On The Road
Self
Nighty Night
Linda
EastEnders: Dot's Story
Jenny Morgan
Don't Tell the Bride
Self - Narrator
Emma
Bates' Maid
Twisted Tales
Trina
Let's Dance for Comic Relief
Self
Chris Moyles' Quiz Night
Self
Our Lives
Self - Narrator
Gaynor & Ray
Gaynor
Mayo
Cal Andrews
The Bench
Mandy Jenkins
Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years
Channel 4's Comedy Gala
Little Britain Live
Mafanwy
Just a Minute
Self
Drovers' Gold
Mary
I'm with Stupid
Jean
Tales from Pleasure Beach
Amanda
Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell
Self
The Great Outdoors
Christine
Renovation Nation UK
Narrator
Human Remains
Elaine
Picking Up the Pieces
Marie
Igam Ogam
Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale
Self
We Love Gavin and Stacey
On the Tracks: The Train to the Game
Ingrid Crenski
Now That’s What I Call Comedy
Nesa Jenkins
Ruth Jones Remembers... Hattie
The Graham Norton Show
Self
Have I Got News for You
Self - Hostess
The One Show
Self
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Self - Presenter
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Self
John Bishop: In Conversation with...
Self
This Morning
Self