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Ruth Jones(I)

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Ruth Jones
We're back with the kids from St Bernadette's Primary School in Coventry as the staff and students audition for a coveted place in a spectacular rock musical competition.
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Nativity Rocks! (2018)
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Born in Bridgend, South Wales. Attended Porthcawl Comprehensive School. Trained at Warwick University (BA in Drama and Theatre Studies) then actor training at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Television includes Fat Friends (2000) series I, II,III,IV, Tales from Pleasure Beach (2001) for BBC1, Human Remains (2000) for BBC2. Nighty Night (2004) for BBC2. Saxondale (2006) for BBC2. Myfanwy in Little Britain (2003) series I,II,III. Co-wrote Gavin & Stacey (2007) with James Corden. Plays "Nessa" in Gavin & Stacey (2007). Film includes East Is East (1999), Emma (1996), Very Annie Mary (2001) and Heartlands (2002). Lives in Cardiff.
BornSeptember 22, 1966
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    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 6 wins & 17 nominations total

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    Known for

    Ruth Jones in Stella (2012)
    Stella
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Stella
    • Stella Morris
    James Corden, Ruth Jones, Joanna Page, and Mathew Horne in Gavin & Stacey (2007)
    Gavin & Stacey
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Nessa Jenkins
    Robert Bathurst, Ruth Jones, and Aidan Turner in Hattie (2011)
    Hattie
    6.8
    TV Movie
    • Hattie Jacques
    • 2011
    Gwyneth Paltrow in Emma (1996)
    Emma
    6.6
    • Bates' Maid
    • 1996

    Credits

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    Actress



    • Run Away
      • Elena Ravenscroft
      • In Production
      • TV Mini Series
      • 2025



    • James Corden, Ruth Jones, Joanna Page, and Mathew Horne in Gavin & Stacey (2007)
      Gavin & Stacey
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Nessa Jenkins
      • 2007–2024
    • Craig Revel Horwood, Helen George, and Simon Lipkin in Nativity Rocks! (2018)
      Nativity Rocks!
      4.2
      • Farmer Beatie
      • 2018
    • Thunderbirds Are Go (2015)
      Thunderbirds Are Go
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Road Hog Renee (voice)
      • 2018
    • Ruth Jones in Stella (2012)
      Stella
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Stella
      • Stella Morris
      • 2012–2017
    • Eat Locals (2017)
      Eat Locals
      5.4
      • Mrs. Thatcher
      • 2017
    • Stephen Hawking's New Voice: Comic Relief (2017)
      Stephen Hawking's New Voice: Comic Relief
      8.4
      TV Short
      • Narrator (UK)
      • 2017
    • Dawn French in The Vicar of Dibley (1994)
      The Vicar of Dibley
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Reverend Ruth
      • 2015
    • Robert Bathurst, Ruth Jones, and Aidan Turner in Hattie (2011)
      Hattie
      6.8
      TV Movie
      • Hattie Jacques
      • 2011
    • Ruth Jones and Ieuan Rhys in Ar y Tracs: Y Tren i'r Gem (2011)
      Ar y Tracs: Y Tren i'r Gem
      8.2
      TV Movie
      • Ingrid Crenski
      • 2011
    • The Great Outdoors (2010)
      The Great Outdoors
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Christine
      • 2010
    • Ruth Jones, Bernard Latham, Andrew Offiler, Tony Leader, Sian Bradbury, and Ali Curries in Igam Ogam (2009)
      Igam Ogam
      5.7
      TV Series
      • Narrator
      • Birdie
      • 2010
    • Geraldine McEwan and Julia McKenzie in Marple (2004)
      Marple
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Blenkinsopp
      • 2010
    • Richard Elis, Mali Harries, Ffion Williams, and Sion Pritchard in Ar y Tracs (2009)
      Ar y Tracs
      8.0
      TV Movie
      • Ingrid Crenski
      • 2009
    • A Child's Christmases in Wales (2009)
      A Child's Christmases in Wales
      7.3
      TV Movie
      • Mum
      • 2009
    • Jim Broadbent, Jane Horrocks, Timothy Spall, and Sue Johnston in The Street (2006)
      The Street
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Sandra
      • 2009

    Writer



    • James Corden, Ruth Jones, Joanna Page, and Mathew Horne in Gavin & Stacey (2007)
      Gavin & Stacey
      8.2
      TV Series
      • written by
      • by
      • creator
      • 2007–2024
    • Ruth Jones in Stella (2012)
      Stella
      8.0
      TV Series
      • writer
      • creator
      • idea ...
      • 2012–2017
    • Us & Them (2014)
      Us & Them
      5.1
      TV Series
      • based on the U.K. television series "Gavin & Stacey" by
      • based on the U.K. television series "Gavin and Stacey" by
      • 2014
    • Richard Elis, Mali Harries, Ffion Williams, and Sion Pritchard in Ar y Tracs (2009)
      Ar y Tracs
      8.0
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2009
    • The Chase (2006)
      The Chase
      6.7
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2006
    • Julia Davis and Angus Deayton in Nighty Night (2004)
      Nighty Night
      8.1
      TV Series
      • additional material
      • additional series material
      • 2004–2005
    • Fat Friends (2000)
      Fat Friends
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2005

    Producer



    • James Corden, Ruth Jones, Joanna Page, and Mathew Horne in Gavin & Stacey (2007)
      Gavin & Stacey
      8.2
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • associate producer
      • 2007–2024
    • Ruth Jones in Stella (2012)
      Stella
      8.0
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • executive producer: Tidy Productions
      • 2012–2017
    • Us & Them (2014)
      Us & Them
      5.1
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2014–2015
    • Gavin & Stacey: 12 Days of Christmas (2008)
      Gavin & Stacey: 12 Days of Christmas
      6.6
      TV Movie
      • associate producer
      • 2008

    Videos8

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 0:56
    Official Trailer
    Trailer: Christmas Special
    Trailer 1:01
    Trailer: Christmas Special
    Trailer: Christmas Special
    Trailer 1:01
    Trailer: Christmas Special
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:45
    Official Trailer
    Stella: Series One
    Trailer 2:35
    Stella: Series One
    Little Britain: Live
    Trailer 0:33
    Little Britain: Live
    Little Britain: Live
    Trailer 0:33
    Little Britain: Live

    Personal details

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    • Alternative name
      • Vanessa Jenkins
    • Height
      • 5′ 4″ (1.63 m)
    • Born
      • September 22, 1966
      • Bridgend, Wales, UK
    • Spouse
      • David PeetMay 1999 - present
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Interview
      • 4 Articles
      • 5 Magazine Cover Photos

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      Only applied to one drama school (Welsh College of Music and Drama) because she didn't believe she'd be accepted. She was.

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