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Ruth Madeley

Acting Born Aug 4, 1987 Westhoughton, Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, UK 24 credits
24
Total Credits
2026
16 Years Career Span
10
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Ruth Madeley works in acting. Born August 4, 1987 in Westhoughton, Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, UK. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Doctor Who

as Shirley Bingham

The Last Leg

as Self

Brassic

as Clara Marie

The War Between the Land and the Sea

as Shirley Bingham

Richard Osman's House of Games

as Self - Participant

Years and Years

as Rosie Lyons

Celebrity Catchphrase

as Self - Contestant

Fresh Meat

as Sal
Film

Deep Dive

as Self

The Accident

as Laura

Frequent co-stars

Jemma Redgrave 3 shared titles
Alexander Devrient 3 shared titles
Russell Tovey 3 shared titles
Gugu Mbatha-Raw 2 shared titles
Gethin Alderman 2 shared titles
Charles Sandford 2 shared titles
Francesca Corney 2 shared titles
Ann Akinjirin 2 shared titles
Sarah Lancashire 1 shared title
Sidse Babett Knudsen 1 shared title

Career timeline

Deep Dive
The War Between the Land and the SeaDoctor Who: Wish World & The Reality War
Doctor WhoNightsleeperRob Beckett's Smart TVJoy
The Long Shadow
The Almond and the SeahorseThen Barbara Met Alan
The CleanerBlankety BlankThe WatchCelebrity Best Home Cook
BrassicYears and YearsThe Accident
Celebrity Catchphrase
Richard Osman's House of Gamesfive by five
Don't Take My Baby
The Last Leg
Fresh Meat

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • Doctor Who (2024) as Shirley Bingham
  • The Last Leg (2013) as Self
  • Brassic (2019) as Clara Marie
  • The War Between the Land and the Sea (2025) as Shirley Bingham
  • Richard Osman's House of Games (2017) as Self - Participant
  • Years and Years (2019) as Rosie Lyons
  • Celebrity Catchphrase (2018) as Self - Contestant
  • The Cleaner (2021) as Helena
  • The Long Shadow (2023) as WPC Judy Womack
  • Blankety Blank (2021) as Self - Panellist
  • Fresh Meat (2011) as Sal
  • Nightsleeper (2024) as Chrissy Doolan
  • Rob Beckett's Smart TV (2024) as Self - Guest
  • The Watch (2021) as Throat
  • Joy (2024) as Maggie
  • Deep Dive (2026) as Self
  • The Accident (2019) as Laura
  • five by five (2017) as Janine
  • Doctor Who: Wish World & The Reality War (2025) as Shirley Bingham
  • Being Heumann as Judith 'Judy' Heumann
  • Celebrity Best Home Cook (2021) as Self - Contestant
  • The Almond and the Seahorse (2022) as Jenny
  • Don't Take My Baby (2015) as Anna Watson
  • Then Barbara Met Alan (2022) as Barbara Lisicki

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Ruth Madeley best known for?

Ruth Madeley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Doctor Who (2024), The Last Leg (2013), Brassic (2019), The War Between the Land and the Sea (2025).

When and where was Ruth Madeley born?

Ruth Madeley was born on August 4, 1987 in Westhoughton, Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, UK.

How many credits does Ruth Madeley have?

Ruth Madeley has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2011 to 2026.

What is Ruth Madeley's background in cinema and television?

Ruth Madeley (born 4 August 1987) is a British actress known for her roles in Years and Years, The Rook and Doctor Who. She was born with spina bifida and has worked with the charity Whizz-Kidz for much of her life. She was nominated for a television BAFTA in 2016 for her work in Don't Take My Baby. Description above ...