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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.
as Aunt Maud
as Mrs. Ellis
as Tabatha
as Joy
as Mother Marthe
as Fiona
as Elsie
as Pat
as Jack's Mum
as Elizabeth Gadge
as Self
as Sarah Danby
as Iris Warns
as Gerri
as Bus Lady
as Marion Morgan
as Stephanie Malloy
as Mrs. Jones
as Claudine
as Ruth - Candy's mum
as Mrs Collins
as Mrs Webster
as Emily
as Lady Victualler
as Lily
as Miss Pinkerton
as Tamara
as Maureen
as May
as Betty Muxworthy
as Cafe Woman
as 1st Wench / Young Lady
as Jackie Lovett
as Nosy neighbour
as Laughing Woman
as Molly
as Viv Hastings
as Marge
as Emma Stableford (voice)
as Forensic Scientist
as Karen
as Helen Baldwin
as Shirley
as Nurse Berry
as Society Lady
