Ruth Gemmell, a talented British actress, emerged into the world in October 1967, specifically in the vibrant city of Bristol, England, United Kingdom. This remarkable individual has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry, captivating audiences through her impressive performances in a wide range of films and television shows. Some of her most notable roles include Fever Pitch, a 1997 romantic comedy, Primeval, a 2007 science fiction drama, and Bridgerton, a popular 2020 period drama. Prior to her marriage, Ruth Gemmell was joined in matrimony with the renowned actor, Ray Stevenson.
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Biography
Career
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2025

Cleaner as Claire Hume
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2023

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story as Lady Violet Bridgerton
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2020

Bridgerton as Lady Violet Bridgerton
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2019

Cliffs of Freedom as Varvara Vakrinos
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2018

Egon Schiele: Dangerous Desires as Marie Schiele
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2017

Ransom as Laurie
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2015

Home Fires as Sarah Collingborne
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Penny Dreadful as Octavia Putney
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2013

Utopia as Jen Dugdale
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Dancing on the Edge as Lady Winnet
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Father Brown as Martha Quinton
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2012

Storage 24 as Sarah
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Offender as Officer Cassie
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Inside Men as Rebecca
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2011

The Fades as Alice
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2010

F as Sarah Balham
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Inspector Lewis as Robyn Strong
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2008

Good as Elisabeth
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Summerhill as Rose
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2006

A Touch of Frost as Christine Harris
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2005

Midsomer Murders as Anne Merrick
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2004

Tracy Beaker's 'The Movie of Me' as Carly Beaker
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2003

The Inspector Lynley Mysteries as Jeannie Waring
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2002

Waking the Dead as DI Jess Worrall
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1999

The Alchemists as Julia Bannerman
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1998

The Perfect Blue as Jo
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Macbeth as Lady Macduff
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1997

Fever Pitch as Sarah Hughes
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Peak Practice as Christine Higson
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1996

Kavanagh QC as Jenny Norris
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1991

Who Needs a Heart as Abigail