On the 2nd of January 1967, the now 54-year-old renowned artist Ruth Gemmell was born in Durham, England. She grew up with her three brothers. However, her life became a roller coaster adventure when their parents separated.
Ruth chose to live with her mother in Darlington and enrolled in an all-girls school in Darlington’s Polam Hall School. Years later, the actress moved to London, where her father lives. She wanted to pursue her acting dream and be one of the celebrated artists in the film industry. And this could only be possible if she lived in her father’s home. Lucky for her, after years of hard work, she made it to the hall of fame.
Her role in Netflix’s show, Bridgerton, has admired many fans. Read about her married life and some of her popular movies and tv shows here.
Movies and TV shows
The English actress Ruth Gemmell enjoyed a colorful acting journey. She appeared in various movie and TV projects, including the 2015 Midsomer Murders, where she portrayed the character of Diana Carnarvon. Moreover, the actress became one of the cast members in The Movie of Me, playing the character of Carly Beaker. Ruth also appeared in the film crime drama series Silent Witness as DC Kerry Cox. Along with her are the big stars in the entertainment industry, including William Gaminara, Davis Caves, Emilia Fox, and Tom Ward.
Further, the actress became part of Inspector George Gently cast as Irene Seddon last 2014. She also landed a role in the 2014-2016 horror fantasy film Penny Dreadful, portraying the character of Octavia Putney. The story revolved around the unity of American gunslinger Ethan Chandler and explorer Malcolm Murray.
Her other shows include Doctors, Home Fires, Doc Martin, Father Brown. Also, Ruth appeared in A Touch of Frost, The Bills, Storage 24, Band of Gold, Offender, and many more.
But among all these successful appearances, she is best recognized for the 1997 romantic comedy-drama Fever Pitch, a nineties classic. The story emphasizes the life of a teacher, played by the English actor Colin Firth, who is quite fond of soccer and a team that hasn’t been fortunate enough to win a league cup. However, his life turns upside down when he becomes involved in a shaky relationship.
And most recently, Ruth Gemmell became known as Lady Violet Bridgerton in the romantic series Bridgerton.
Who is Ruth Gemmell from Bridgerton?
In the Netflix series Bridgerton, Ruth as Lady Violet Bridgerton is a mother to eight children, a widow, and a family’s matriarch. She is a woman who has a kind and gentle heart, not unless you cross the boundary. When her husband died, the world started crumbling down beneath her feet. But this situation never ceases Ruth’s capacity to love her children even more. Apart from this, she also perseveres to preserve their family’s legacy.
Also, Ruth wants to see her children walk down the aisle while waiting for their woman on the altar. If her son, Anthony, will soon be off on his love pursuit, she will be there to guide and watch them all the way.
Who is her Husband?
Outside her showbiz life, Ruth Gemmell was married to the famed actor Ray Stevenson in late 1995 in Westminster, London. The couple met their fate in 1995 during the filming of the TV show Band of Gold. However, like any other unsuccessful love story, their marriage was tainted with marital issues, leading them to file for divorce.
In 2005, the couple decided to separate ways for good. Ruth and her former husband, Ray, have no children, freeing them from any parental obligation. As of now, the actress has not been involved with any controversy about her love life.