Ruth Sheen
Ruth Sheen
Ruth Sheen has appeared in 15 movies on CringeMDb. 10 contain sex scenes, nudity or sexual violence, and 5 do not.
- Most recent parent-safe movie: Cyrano (2021)
- Most recent with adult content: The Thursday Murder Club (2025)
Born January 1, 1952 · Known for acting
66.7% Featured Movie Cringe Score (15 movies)
Ruth Sheen Movie Credits
Certified Parent-Safe
Vera Drake
...as Lily
Another Year
...as Gerri
Cyrano
...as Mother Marthe
Secrets & Lies
...as Laughing Woman
Welcome to the Punch
...as Iris Warns
Certified Cringeworthy
Run Fatboy Run
...as Claudine
All or Nothing
...as Maureen
The Young Poisoner's Handbook
...as Molly
Different for Girls
...as Nosy neighbour
Mr. Turner
...as Sarah Danby
A Royal Night Out
...as Jack's Mum
Virtual Sexuality
...as Jackie Lovett
Imagine Me & You
...as Mrs Webster
Vanity Fair
...as Miss Pinkerton
The Thursday Murder Club
...as Aunt Maud
About Ruth Sheen
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.
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