Ruth Madoc

Ruth Madoc

1943-04-16 – 2022-12-09 (age 79) Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
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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.

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Known For

Fiddler on the Roof
Fiddler on the Roof

1971

as Fruma Sarah

The Prince and the Pauper
Celebrity Naked Ambition
Celebrity Naked Ambition

2003

as Self (archive footage)

Under Milk Wood
Under Milk Wood

1972

as Mrs Dai Bread Two

Agatha Christie's The Pale Horse
Agatha Christie's The Pale Horse

1997

as Sybil Stamfordis

Very Annie Mary
Very Annie Mary

2001

as Mrs Ifans

Les Dawson Lost Tapes
The Life and Times of David Lloyd George
Cardiff
Creepy Pasta Salad