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.
Movies & TV Shows
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Fiddler on the Roof (1971) — Fruma Sarah
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Little Britain (2003) — Dafydd's Mother
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The Prince and the Pauper (1977) — Moll
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Beyond Paradise (2023) — Rosie Colbert
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Benidorm (2007) — Riannon
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Doctors (2000) — Jean March
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Very Annie Mary (2001) — Mrs Ifans
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Under Milk Wood (1972) — Mrs Dai Bread Two
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Hi-de-Hi! (1980) — Gladys Pugh
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Agatha Christie's The Pale Horse (1997) — Sybil Stamfordis
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This Is Your Life (1955) — Self
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Blankety Blank (1979)
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Surprise, Surprise (1984) — Self
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Cluedo (1990) — Miss Terry
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Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011) — Self - Participant
- The Alan Titchmarsh Show (2007) — Self
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An Actor's Life for Me (1991) — Lynn
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An Audience with Bob Monkhouse (1994)
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Creepy Pasta Salad (2019)
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The Paul Daniels Magic Show (1979) — Self
- Leave it to Charlie (1978) — Myfanwy Morgan
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New Scotland Yard (1972) — DS Helen Bliss
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Cardiff (2022)
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Celebrity Naked Ambition (2003) — Self (archive footage)
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Mine All Mine (2004) — Myrtle Jones
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Hi-De-Hi!: All the Laughs & More (2022) — Self
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Big Top (2009) — Georgie
- Jack of Hearts (1999) — Jean Pryce
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Les Dawson Lost Tapes (2021) — Self
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The Life and Times of David Lloyd George (1981) — Lizzie Davies
- I'm Famous and Frightened! (2004)
- The Val Doonican Music Show (1977)
- Max Boyce And Friends (1983)
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The Cannon & Ball Show (1979) — Self
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Hunters Walk (1973) — Betty Smith