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Ruth Connell is a Scottish actress with a career that spans film, television, and theatre.

She will next be seen in the upcoming DC series 'Dead Boy Detectives,' created by Steve Yockey and produced by Greg Berlantti and Neil Gaiman, as well as Adam Sigal's 'Nandor Fodor and The Talking Mongoose' opposite Simon Pegg and Minnie Driver. These projects follow a six-season run on the CW's hit series 'Supernatural,' where she starred as the fan-favorite 'Rowena,' the Queen of Hell.

Connell began her career as a dancer and performed in several productions with Scottish Ballet, including 'The Nutcracker,' in which she played the lead role of "Clara." After working with dance companies including Jazz Art UK and The Curve Foundation, she trained as an actor gaining a BA (Hons) at Rose Bruford College in London and was Critics Choice for her graduation showcase.

In 1998 Connell made her film, debut in 'The Soldier's Leap' and appeared in an array of film and television projects in the UK. After filming ITV's Above Their Station with Denis Lawson, she began working in LA on such features as the award winning indie film, 'Folklore.'

Connell built up a strong theatre profile in both the UK and US, as well, playing lead roles in award winning productions such as Goethe's Faust (Royal Lyceum Edinburgh), Men Should Weep (UK No1 National Tour), and No Mean City (Citizens Theatre Glasgow). She was nominated for BroadwayWorld's "Best Leading Actress" for her performance as a female Captain Hook in Peter Pan The Boy Who Hated Mothers at Noah Wylie's The Blank Theatre in Los Angeles. She can also be heard as the voice of 'Princess Merida' for Disney/Pixar in several Brave recordings and video games.

Awards

Ruth Connell

Accolade Competition

Boston Science Fiction Film Festival, US

IndieFEST Film Awards

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