Ruth Jones

Ruth Jones MBE
Jones in 2008
Born	Ruth Alexandra Elisabeth Jones (1966-09-22) 22 September 1966 (age 58) Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales
Alma mater	Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
Occupations	Actress comedian writer producer
Years active	1991–present
Spouse	David Peet ​ (m. 1999)​
Children	3

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). 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 won 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.