Ruth Wilson Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Ruth Wilson Quick Info
Height	5 ft 6 in
Weight	55 kg
Date of Birth	January 13, 1982
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn
Eye Color	Blue

Ruth Wilson is an English actress who is best known for portraying roles such as the eponymous protagonist in Jane Eyre, Alison Lockhart in The Affair, Alice Morgan in Luther, Marisa Coulter in His Dark Materials, Stella Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire, Margaret Goff in Saving Mr. Banks, and Alice in Dark River. She has also appeared in a variety of other TV shows and films such as Anna Karenina, I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House, Suite Française, The Little Stranger, Suburban Shootout, Agatha Christie’s Marple, Capturing Mary, The Prisoner, Reported Missing, and many more. Her theatre credits include plays like Through a Glass Darkly, Constellations, and The Human Voice. For her acting skills, Ruth has been honored with numerous awards such as the Laurence Olivier Award and Theatre World Award.

Born Name

Ruth Wilson

Nick Name

Ruth

Sun Sign

Capricorn

Born Place

Ashford, Middlesex, England

Nationality

Education

Ruth Wilson went to Notre Dame School in Cobham, Surrey. Then, she moved to Esher College in Elmbridge borough in Surrey.

In her teens, she enrolled into University of Nottingham to study history and graduated in 2003.

To hone her acting skills, she attended and graduated from London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art in July 2005.

Occupation

Actress

Family

• Father – Nigel Wilson (Investment Banker)
• Mother – Mary Wilson (Probation Officer)
• Siblings – Toby Wilson (Older Brother), Sam Wilson (Older Brother), Matthew Wilson (Older Brother)
• Others – Alexander Wilson (Paternal Grandfather) (Novelist), Alison Wilson (Paternal Grandmother)

Manager

Troika Talent Agency

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 6 in or 168 cm

Weight

55 kg or 121 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Ruth Wilson dated –

1. Jude Law (2012-2014) – Ruth Wilson started going out with fellow British actor Jude Law in March 2012, after having met at the London production of Anna Christie in 2011. The friendship struck while co-starring in the play, turned to something serious. However, they separated in 2014.
2. Jake Gyllenhaal (2015) – Ruth and American actor Jake Gyllenhaal had a short-lived affair after having gotten close while working in the Broadway play, Constellations. Their affair fizzled out after a couple of months of dating.
3. Joshua Jackson (2016) – The rumors of Ruth dating her The Affair co-star started circulating after they were pictured on an eight-hour-long date at an East Village eatery. As they sipped red wine during their date, they certainly seemed more than friends out for a meal.

Race / Ethnicity

White

Hair Color

Light Brown

Eye Color

Blue

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

• Blue Eyes
• Luscious lips
• Arched Eyebrows

Measurements

33-24-34 in or 84-61-86 cm

Dress Size

2 (US) or 34 (EU)

Bra Size

32A

Shoe Size

8 (US) or 38.5 (EU)

Religion

Roman Catholicism

Best Known For

• Her work in Showtime series The Affair as Alison Bailey, in mini-series Jane Eyre playing the title role as Jane Eyre in 2006.
• Playing the title role in the successful and popular Broadway show Anna Christie in 2011.

First Film

Her first movie work was in the short film Get off my Land in 2007 for her role of a Woman.

First TV Show

Her first TV show appearance was in BBC Two series Time Commanders as herself in just 1 episode entitled “Pharsalus” in 2003.

Personal Trainer

Ruth Wilson relies more on sports to keep her slim and svelte body in perfect shape.

She is particularly fond of boxing and tries to squeeze in at least two boxing sessions per week in her busy work schedule. Even, half an hour window is sufficient to give her whole body a thorough workout.

Ruth Wilson Favorite Things

• Role Models – Glenn Close, Susan Sarandon, Meryl Streep, Sigourney Weaver

Source – DailyMail.co.uk

Ruth Wilson Facts

1. She used to work as a model during her teen years to provide her with a steady income to support her fledgling acting career.
2. While studying at the University of Nottingham, she took part in the war strategy TV game Time Commanders and assisted his team in the Battle of Pharsalus.
3. While growing up, she was pretty good in cricket and rugby and has credited her older brothers for her tomboyish childhood.
4. Her childhood house in Surrey was near the famous Shepperton Studios, which she credits for sparking her interest in acting.
5. While studying at the catholic girls school, she was average in her studies but excelled in sports and was captain of the netball team.
6. She was discovered at the age of 16 while working in a café during the summer holidays by a scout from a London-based modeling agency.
7. To prepare for her role in The Affair, she talked to her godmother, who herself had lost two children.
8. She doesn’t have any social media accounts.