Born in the year 1950, in the district of Stepney, situated within the vast and vibrant city of London, in the United Kingdom, a country renowned for its rich history, cultural diversity, and global influence, Ruth Sheen embarked on a remarkable journey that would eventually lead her to become a talented and accomplished actress, celebrated for her captivating performances in various films, including the critically acclaimed "Another Year" (2010),the poignant and powerful "Vera Drake" (2004),and the witty and engaging "High Hopes" (1988).
Personal Details
BornJan 1, 1952 Stepney, London, England, UK
Biography
Career
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2024

C.B. Strike as Pat Chauncey
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2023

Sweetly It Turns as Joy
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The After as Tabatha
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2021

Cyrano as Mother Marthe
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2019

Brassic as Kath
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2018

VS. as Fiona
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The Woman in White as Mrs. Clements
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2017

Prime Suspect: Tennison as Renee Bentley
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2016

A Street Cat Named Bob as Elsie
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2015

SuperBob as Pat
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A Royal Night Out as Jack's Mum
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Unforgotten as Lizzie Wilton
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2014

Mr. Turner as Sarah Danby
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2013

Welcome to the Punch as Iris Warns
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Misfits as Maggie
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2010

Another Year as Gerri
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The Hardest Part as Bus Lady
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2009

Heartless as Marion Morgan
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2007

Hush Your Mouth as Mrs Collins
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Run Fatboy Run as Claudine
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Fanny Hill as Mrs. Jones
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Fanny Hill as Mrs Jones
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2006
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2005

The English Harem as Emily
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Footprints in the Snow as Lady Victualler
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Imagine Me & You as Mrs Webster
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Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky as Aunt Winnie
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2004

Vera Drake as Lily
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Vanity Fair as Miss Pinkerton
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2003

Cheeky as Tamara
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2002

All or Nothing as Maureen
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Plain Jane as May
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2001

Lorna Doone as Betty Muxworthy
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The Infinite Worlds of H.G. Wells as Mrs. MacMananan
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2000

Don Quixote as 1st Wench / Young Lady
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1999

Virtual Sexuality as Jackie Lovett
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1998

Berkeley Square as Nanny Simmons
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1997

Holding On as Alice
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1996

Different for Girls as Nosy neighbour
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Secrets & Lies as Laughing Woman
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1995

The Young Poisoner's Handbook as Molly
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1993

When Pigs Fly as Marge
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1992

A Fatal Inversion as Forensic Scientist
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Ghostwatch as Emma Stableford (voice)
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1989

High Hopes as Shirley
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The Angry Earth as Nurse Berry
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1987

Little Dorrit as Society Lady