Ruth Connell facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ruth Connell
Connell at San Diego Comic Con 2016
Born	(1979-04-20) 20 April 1979 (age 46) Falkirk, Scotland
Nationality	Scottish
Citizenship	United States
Alma mater	Rose Bruford College
Occupation	Actress, producer
Years active	1998–present
Partner(s)	Rob Benedict
Children	1

Ruth Connell (born 20 April 1979) is a talented actress and producer from Scotland. She was also a professional dancer and choreographer. Many people know Ruth for her role as Rowena MacLeod in the TV show Supernatural. She played this character from 2014 to 2019. In 2013, she was nominated for "Best Leading Actress" for her roles in a play called Peter Pan: The Boy Who Hated Mothers.

Early Life and Dance

Ruth Connell was born in Falkirk, Scotland. She grew up near Bonnybridge. Ruth started dancing lessons when she was very young. She went along to keep her cousin company. Soon, she showed a lot of talent for dance. She was accepted into the Scottish Ballets Vocational Dance Education Scheme.

Early Performances

As a child, Ruth performed many roles with the Scottish Ballet. She even played the main character, Clara, in their Nutcracker show. As a teenager, she won titles like Scottish Junior Ballet Champion. She also became the Scottish Senior Ballet Champion at Stage Festivals in Scotland.

Ruth's Acting Journey

After working as a professional dancer, Ruth decided to study acting. She attended the Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama in London. There, she earned a degree in Acting. A newspaper called The Stage chose her as the "Critics Choice" for her graduation performance.

Early Theatre Roles

After college, Ruth played the main role of Grusha in a play called The Caucasian Chalk Circle. This play toured around the UK in 2004. In 2005, she toured again with a play called Men Should Weep. She played the character Isa.

In 2006, Ruth performed in Faust at the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh. She played two main female roles, Gretchen and Helen of Troy. This show was nominated for a Critics Award for Theatre in Scotland. In 2007, she played a ballroom dancer named Lily in No Mean City. The next year, she played Mrs. Beaver and Mrs. Mcready in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Critics praised her performances in these plays.

Moving to Television and Film

In 2009, Ruth was cast in a TV comedy pilot called Above Their Stations. It was shown on BBC Three. During this time, Ruth also helped produce plays like A Midsummer Night's Dream. She also produced a short film and a web series.

Since moving to the United States in 2011, Ruth has starred in several independent films. These include Folklore and The Cursed Man. She also appeared in Hara Kiri, a film about two street skaters.

Voice Acting and Supernatural

Ruth has also done voice acting. She replaced Kelly Macdonald as the voice of Merida in several productions. These include the video game Disney Infinity 3.0 and the TV show Sofia the First.

From 2014 to 2020, Ruth played Rowena in the TV series Supernatural. Rowena was a powerful witch and the mother of Crowley, the King of Hell. Ruth's character was one of the longest-running female characters on the show.

Personal Life

Ruth Connell is in a relationship with Rob Benedict, who also starred in Supernatural. They welcomed a daughter in January 2024.

Ruth's Work in Film and TV

Ruth Connell has appeared in many films and television shows. She has also lent her voice to several video games.

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