TV Shows - Ruby Wax
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on May 14, 2024. Ruby Wax has appeared in 2 television series with data.
#358QIas Self • 1 episode • #358 most popular showQI (Quite Interesting) is a British comedy quiz show that engages panelists in answering obscure and intriguing questions. Hosted by Sandi Toksvig, with Alan Davies as a regular panelist, the show rewards creative and 'quite interesting' answers more than simply correct ones. Points are deducted for overly obvious wrong answers, adding a humorous twist to the intellectual challenge.
#1,663Who Do You Think You Are?as Self • 1 episode • #1,663 most popular showWho Do You Think You Are? is a genealogy documentary series that explores the family histories of well-known individuals. Each episode follows a celebrity as they embark on a journey to uncover their ancestry and discover surprising and sometimes heartwarming stories. Through expert research, historical records, and DNA analysis, the show reveals the hidden secrets and connections that shape the celebrities' identities and provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of their ancestors. Who Do You Think You Are? offers a captivating and informative exploration of personal history and genealogical detective work.
Movies - Ruby Wax
Sorted by online popularity. Ruby Wax has appeared in 5 movies with data.
#1,255Chariots of Fireas Bunty • #1,255 most popular movieChariots of Fire is a British historical sports drama film that follows the true story of two determined young runners training for the 1924 Paris Olympics amidst class divisions and religious beliefs.
#4,073Shock Treatmentas Betty Hapschatt • #4,073 most popular movieShock Treatment is a 1981 American musical comedy film that serves as a follow-up to The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Directed by Jim Sharman, it features Janet and Brad Majors navigating through the surreal world of Denton after being separated on a game show.
#4,553The Borrowersas Town Hall Clerk • #4,553 most popular movieThe Borrowers is a 1997 fantasy comedy film about the four-inch-tall Clock family sharing a house with the normal-sized Lender family and facing a threat to their home.
#5,892The Final Conflictas US Ambassador's secretary (uncredited) • #5,892 most popular movieThe Final Conflict is a 1981 supernatural horror film and the third installment in The Omen series, directed by Graham Baker. Starring Sam Neill, Lisa Harrow, and Rossano Brazzi, the movie follows Damien Thorn as he rises to power and attempts to prevent the Second Coming of Christ.
#6,679Things Are Tough All Overas Restaurant Patron • #6,679 most popular movieThings Are Tough All Over is a 1982 American action comedy film starring Tommy Chong and Cheech Marin as two musicians hired by Arab businessmen to transport money from Chicago to Las Vegas.
Ruby Wax Biography
Ruby Wax (Wachs; born 19 April 1953) is an American-British actress, comedian, writer, television personality, and mental health campaigner. With a background in classical theater, Wax spent five years with the Royal Shakespeare Company. She gained popularity as a comic interviewer on television shows such as The Full Wax (1991–1994), Ruby Wax Meets... (1994–1998), Ruby (1997–2000), and The Ruby Wax Show (2002), where she played up the stereotypical strident American style. Additionally, Wax served as a script editor for the BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2012) and made appearances in two episodes. She holds both American and British citizenship and has been residing in the United Kingdom since the 1970s. In 2013, Wax earned a master's degree in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy from Kellogg College, Oxford. Wax's contributions to mental health were recognized when she was appointed an honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2015 Special Honours.
On May 14, 2024, Ruby Wax had 494 Wikipedia visits, making her the #8,755 most popular actor online.
