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