Ruth Sheen
Acting
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). 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.
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Filmography of
Ruth Sheen
Aunt Maud
... 2025
Mrs. Ellis
... 2024
Tabatha
... 2024
Joy
... 2023
Mother Marthe
... 2021
Fiona
... 2018
Elsie
... 2016
Pat
... 2015
Jack's Mum
... 2015
Elizabeth Gadge
... 2015
... 2014
Sarah Danby
... 2014
Iris Warns
... 2013
Gerri
... 2010
Bus Lady
... 2010
Marion Morgan
... 2010
Stephanie Malloy
... 2009
Mrs. Jones
... 2007
Claudine
... 2007
Ruth - Candy's mum
... 2007
Mrs Collins
... 2007
Mrs Webster
... 2006
Emily
... 2005
Lady Victualler
... 2005
Lily
... 2004
Miss Pinkerton
... 2004
Tamara
... 2003
Maureen
... 2002
May
... 2002
Betty Muxworthy
... 2001
Cafe Woman
... 2000
1st Wench / Young Lady
... 2000
Jackie Lovett
... 1999
Nosy neighbour
... 1996
Laughing Woman
... 1996
... 1995
Viv Hastings
... 1994
Marge
... 1993
Emma Stableford (voice)
... 1992
Forensic Scientist
... 1992
Karen
... 1991
Helen Baldwin
... 1990
Shirley
... 1989
Nurse Berry
... 1989
Society Lady
... 1987