Ruth was born in Oxford and trained at Hull University.  An experienced actress and voice over artist, she works on stage, screen and radio. WAWOW is her brainchild.

Ruth is a professional actress and has appeared in several feature films as well as short films and corporate videos. Her many radio credits include Heights for BBC Radio 4, Waves for BBC Radio Network North and a 20-part novel serialisation for BBC York.

Ruth is also a highly experienced roleplayer and workshop leader. She has swum with dolphins, flown light aircraft and done a tandem skydive. She loves to ride Segway and has done Blokarting, gliding, quad biking, water skiing and abseiled down the side of Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital to raise money for cancer charity Heads Up. The MS Society appointed Ruth a Cake Break Ambassador for 2013 – as part of this role, she tried to eat more cake!