Quick Facts
Born:
1943-04-16
Birthplace:
Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
Credits:
35 Total Roles
Ruth Madoc
Acting
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Biography
Ruth Madoc ((born Margaret Ruth Llewellyn Baker; 16 April 1943 – 9 December 2022)) was an English-born, Welsh actress and singer. She was brought up in Llansamlet, near Swansea.
She trained at RADA in London and was previously married to actor Philip Madoc. She was best known for her role as Gladys Pugh in the 1980s BBC television comedy series "Hi-de-Hi!".
In 1971 Ruth Madoc played Fruma Sarah in the film version of the musical "Fiddler on the Roof," and in 1972 she appeared as Mrs Dai Bread Two in the film of "Under Milk Wood".
She died on the 9th December 2022 following an accident. She was 79.
She trained at RADA in London and was previously married to actor Philip Madoc. She was best known for her role as Gladys Pugh in the 1980s BBC television comedy series "Hi-de-Hi!".
In 1971 Ruth Madoc played Fruma Sarah in the film version of the musical "Fiddler on the Roof," and in 1972 she appeared as Mrs Dai Bread Two in the film of "Under Milk Wood".
She died on the 9th December 2022 following an accident. She was 79.
Known For
Fiddler on the Roof
Fruma Sarah
Little Britain
Dafydd's Mother
The Prince and the Pauper
Moll
Benidorm
Riannon
Beyond Paradise
Rosie Colbert
Doctors
Jean March
Doctors
Alice Swanson
Very Annie Mary
Mrs Ifans
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Beyond Paradise TV | Rosie Colbert |
| 2022 | Cardiff MOVIE | Self |
| 2022 | Hi-De-Hi!: All the Laughs & More MOVIE | Self |
| 2021 | Les Dawson Lost Tapes MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | Creepy Pasta Salad MOVIE | Self |
| 2011 | Celebrity Antiques Road Trip TV | Self - Participant |
| 2009 | Big Top TV | Georgie |
| 2007 | The Alan Titchmarsh Show TV | Self |
| 2007 | Benidorm TV | Riannon |
| 2004 | Mine All Mine TV | Myrtle Jones |