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Ruth Sheen
Actor

Ruth Sheen

1 Jan 1952Born
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London, England, UKBirthplace

Biography

Ruth Sheen (born 1952) is an English actress.

Born in London, Sheen began her career by training at the East 15 Acting School, and has appeared regularly on British television and in British films since 1988. On television, she had recurring roles as Nanny Simmons in Berkeley Square (1998), and as Nurse Ethel Carr in the series Bramwell (1995–1998).

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She has also appeared as four different characters in six episodes of The Bill between 1989 and 2004.

She has also appeared in five Mike Leigh films: in the female lead role of Shirley in High Hopes (1988); as Laughing Woman in Secrets & Lies (1996); as Maureen in All or Nothing (2002), as Lily in Vera Drake (2004) and as Gerri in Another Year (2010). Her role in High Hopes won her the Best Actress award at the 1989 European Film Awards.

In 2007, she played the role of Lyn, opposite Ben Whishaw's Steven, in the world premiere of Philip Ridley's stage play, Leaves of Glass at the Soho Theatre, London.

She also plays the mother of Jim Sturgess's character, Jamie, in Philip Ridley's feature film, Heartless.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2025The Thursday Murder ClubFilm: Aunt Maud
  2. 2024TouchFilm: Mrs. Ellis
  3. 2024The AfterFilm: Tabatha
  4. 2023HijackSeries: Elaine Atterton (1 episode)
  5. 2023Sweetly It TurnsFilm: Joy
  6. 2021CyranoFilm: Mother Marthe
  7. 2021The NeversSeries: Mrs. Beechum (1 episode)
  8. 2021It's a SinSeries: Sandra (1 episode)
  9. 2020Gangs of LondonSeries: Deborah Devereux (1 episode)
  10. 2019BrassicSeries: Kath (6 episodes)
  11. 2018VS.Film: Fiona
  12. 2018The Woman in WhiteSeries: Mrs Clements (1 episode)
  13. 2017StrikeSeries: Pat Chauncey (9 episodes)
  14. 2017Prime Suspect 1973Series: Renee Bentley (6 episodes)
  15. 2016A Street Cat Named BobFilm: Elsie
  16. 2015SuperBobFilm: Pat
  17. 2015UnforgottenSeries: Lizzie Wilton (6 episodes)
  18. 2015A Royal Night OutFilm: Jack's Mum
  19. 2015The Trial of Elizabeth GadgeFilm: Elizabeth Gadge
  20. 2014Mr. TurnerFilm: Sarah Danby
  21. 2014Inside No. 9Series: Elizabeth Gadge (1 episode)
  22. 2013Welcome to the PunchFilm: Iris Warns
  23. 2013The MimicSeries: Mrs Hurdle (4 episodes)
  24. 2010AccusedSeries: Mo's Mum (1 episode)
  25. 2010Another YearFilm: Gerri
  26. 2010The Hardest PartFilm: Bus Lady
  27. 2010HeartlessFilm: Marion Morgan
  28. 2009MisfitsSeries: Maggie (5 episodes)
  29. 2009Brave Young MenFilm: Stephanie Malloy
  30. 2007Fanny HillFilm: Mrs. Jones
  31. 2007Fanny HillSeries: Mrs Jones (2 episodes)
  32. 2007Run Fatboy RunFilm: Claudine
  33. 2007A Class ApartFilm: Ruth - Candy's mum
  34. 2007A Class ApartSeries: Ruth (1 episode)
  35. 2007Hush Your MouthFilm: Mrs Collins
  36. 2006Vital SignsSeries: Val (4 episodes)
  37. 2006Imagine Me & YouFilm: Mrs Webster
  38. 2005The English HaremFilm: Emily
  39. 2005Footprints in the SnowFilm: Lady Victualler
  40. 2005Twenty Thousand Streets Under the SkySeries: Aunt Winnie (3 episodes)
  41. 2004Vera DrakeFilm: Lily
  42. 2004Vanity FairFilm: Miss Pinkerton
  43. 2003CheekyFilm: Tamara
  44. 2002All or NothingFilm: Maureen
  45. 2002Plain JaneFilm: May
  46. 2001Lorna DooneFilm: Betty Muxworthy
  47. 2000Lorna DooneSeries: Betty Muxworthy (2 episodes)
  48. 2000Never NeverSeries: Sandra (2 episodes)
  49. 2000BaitFilm: Cafe Woman
  50. 2000Don QuixoteFilm: 1st Wench / Young Lady
  51. 1999Virtual SexualityFilm: Jackie Lovett
  52. 1998Berkeley SquareSeries: Nanny Simmons (10 episodes)
  53. 1997The History of Tom Jones: A FoundlingSeries: Mrs. Harris (1 episode)
  54. 1997Midsomer MurdersSeries: Valerie Horton (1 episode)
  55. 1996Different for GirlsFilm: Nosy neighbour
  56. 1996Secrets & LiesFilm: Laughing Woman
  57. 1996Silent WitnessSeries (2 episodes)
  58. 1995BramwellSeries (27 episodes)
  59. 1995The Young Poisoner's HandbookFilm: Molly
  60. 1994Sin BinFilm: Viv Hastings
  61. 1993CrackerSeries: Jean McIlvanney, Jean McIIvanney (1 episode)
  62. 1993When Pigs FlyFilm: Marge
  63. 1993Peak PracticeSeries: Pauline Wadham (1 episode)
  64. 1992GhostwatchFilm: Emma Stableford (voice)
  65. 1992A Fatal InversionFilm: Forensic Scientist
  66. 1991ClublandFilm: Karen
  67. 1990Night VoiceFilm: Helen Baldwin
  68. 1989High HopesFilm: Shirley
  69. 1989The Angry EarthFilm: Nurse Berry
  70. 1987Little DorritFilm: Society Lady
  71. 1986CasualtySeries: Barbara George (1 episode)
  72. 1986ScreenPlaySeries: Karen (1 episode)
  73. 1985Screen TwoSeries: Viv Hastings (1 episode)
  74. 1984The BillSeries (4 episodes)

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