Ruth Sheen
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 1, 1952
- Birthplace
- London, England, UK
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.
Filmography
The Thursday Murder Club 2025
as Aunt Maud
Touch 2024
as Mrs. Ellis
The After 2024
as Tabatha
Sweetly It Turns 2023
as Joy
Cyrano 2021
as Mother Marthe
VS. 2018
as Fiona
A Street Cat Named Bob 2016
as Elsie
SuperBob 2015
as Pat
A Royal Night Out 2015
as Jack's Mum
The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge 2015
as Elizabeth Gadge
- The One and Only Mike Leigh
The One and Only Mike Leigh 2014
as Self
Mr. Turner 2014
as Sarah Danby
Welcome to the Punch 2013
as Iris Warns
Another Year 2010
as Gerri
The Hardest Part 2010
as Bus Lady
Heartless 2010
as Marion Morgan
- Brave Young Men
Brave Young Men 2009
as Stephanie Malloy
Fanny Hill 2007
as Mrs. Jones
Run Fatboy Run 2007
as Claudine
A Class Apart 2007
as Ruth - Candy's mum
- Hush Your Mouth
Hush Your Mouth 2007
as Mrs Collins
Imagine Me & You 2006
as Mrs Webster
- The English Harem
The English Harem 2005
as Emily
Footprints in the Snow 2005
as Lady Victualler
Vera Drake 2004
as Lily
Vanity Fair 2004
as Miss Pinkerton
Cheeky 2003
as Tamara
All or Nothing 2002
as Maureen
Plain Jane 2002
as May
Lorna Doone 2001
as Betty Muxworthy
- Bait
Bait 2000
as Cafe Woman
Don Quixote 2000
as 1st Wench / Young Lady
Virtual Sexuality 1999
as Jackie Lovett
Different for Girls 1997
as Nosy neighbour
Secrets & Lies 1996
as Laughing Woman
The Young Poisoner's Handbook 1995
as Molly
Sin Bin 1994
as Viv Hastings
When Pigs Fly 1993
as Marge
Ghostwatch 1992
as Emma Stableford (voice)
A Fatal Inversion 1992
as Forensic Scientist
Clubland 1991
as Karen
- Night Voice
Night Voice 1990
as Helen Baldwin
High Hopes 1989
as Shirley
The Angry Earth 1989
as Nurse Berry
Little Dorrit 1987
as Society Lady
Credits from TMDB.