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.
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Filmography
Cast Credits
Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2025
Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2024
Renovation Nation UK
Character: Narrator
TV • 2022
We Love Gavin and Stacey
Character:
MOVIE • 2020
Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas
Character: Nessa Jenkins
MOVIE • 2019
Nativity Rocks!
Character: Farmer Beatie
MOVIE • 2018
Celebrity Catchphrase
Character:
TV • 2018
Our Lives
Character: Self - Narrator
TV • 2017
Eat Locals
Character: Mrs. Thatcher
MOVIE • 2017
John Bishop: In Conversation with...
Character: Self
TV • 2016
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Character:
TV • 2014
Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery
Character: Self
TV • 2013
Just a Minute
Character: Self
TV • 2012
Stella
Character: Stella Morris
TV • 2012
Hattie
Character: Hattie Jacques
MOVIE • 2011
On the Tracks: The Train to the Game
Character: Ingrid Crenski
MOVIE • 2011
The Great Outdoors
Character: Christine
TV • 2010
Channel 4's Comedy Gala
Character:
TV • 2010
On the Tracks
Character: Ingrid Crenski
MOVIE • 2009
A Child's Christmases in Wales
Character: Mum
MOVIE • 2009
Crew
Crew Credits
Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2019
Us & Them
Role: Creator
TV • 2014
Stella
Role: Writer
TV • 2012
Stella
Role: Creator
TV • 2012
On the Tracks
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2009
Gavin & Stacey
Role: Writer
TV • 2007
Gavin & Stacey
Role: Producer
TV • 2007
Gavin & Stacey
Role: Associate Producer
TV • 2007
Gavin & Stacey
Role: Creator
TV • 2007
Fat Friends
Role: Writer
TV • 2000
Gaynor & Ray
Role: Writer
MOVIE • TBA
The Choir
Role: Executive Producer
TV • TBA
The Choir
Role: Creator
TV • TBA