Ruth Sheen

Ruth Sheen (born 1952) is an English actress. London-born Ruth Sheen 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. Sheen has also appeared in four Mike Leigh films: in the fe... more

Ruth Sheen (born 1952) is an English actress. London-born Ruth Sheen 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. Sheen has also appeared in four 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); and as Lily in Vera Drake (2004). Her role in High Hopes won her the Best Actress award at the 1989 European Film Awards. less