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Ruth Jones

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59 Years Old

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.

Born

Bridgend, Wales, UK on 22nd September 1966

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