Ruth Connell is a Scottish actress with a remarkable career that has spanned across various mediums, including film, television, and theatre, showcasing her incredible range and versatility.
She will soon be seen in the upcoming DC series 'Dead Boy Detectives,' a project created by Steve Yockey and produced by Greg Berlantti and Neil Gaiman, alongside Adam Sigal's 'Nandor Fodor and The Talking Mongoose,' which features an impressive cast including Simon Pegg and Minnie Driver. This marks a significant shift from her previous six-season run on the CW's hit series 'Supernatural,' where she played the beloved character 'Rowena,' the Queen of Hell, earning her a special place in the hearts of fans.
Before embarking on her acting journey, Connell began her career as a dancer, performing in several productions with Scottish Ballet, including the iconic 'The Nutcracker,' where she took on the lead role of "Clara." She later worked with renowned dance companies such as Jazz Art UK and The Curve Foundation, before training as an actor and graduating with a BA (Hons) from Rose Bruford College in London, where she was Critics Choice for her graduation showcase.
Connell made her film debut in 1998 with 'The Soldier's Leap' and went on to appear in a wide range of film and television projects in the UK. She also worked on ITV's 'Above Their Station' alongside Denis Lawson and later transitioned to LA, where she featured in the award-winning indie film 'Folklore.'
Throughout her career, Connell has built a strong theatre profile in both the UK and US, taking on lead roles in award-winning productions such as Goethe's 'Faust' at the Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, 'Men Should Weep' on the UK No1 National Tour, and 'No Mean City' at the Citizens Theatre Glasgow. Her performance as a female Captain Hook in Peter Pan The Boy Who Hated Mothers at Noah Wylie's The Blank Theatre in Los Angeles earned her a nomination for BroadwayWorld's "Best Leading Actress." Additionally, she can be heard as the voice of 'Princess Merida' for Disney/Pixar in several Brave recordings and video games.
