Ruth Smith may refer to: Ruth Smith (artist) (1913–1958), Faroese painter Ruth Smith, 1996 co-winner of the Rose Mary Crawshay Prize for female scholars Ruth McLain Smith (born 1958), member of the bluegrass group The McLain Family Band Ruth P. Smith (1907–2010), American advocate for reproductive rights Ruth 'Rudi' Smith, supporting character on the British sitcom Gavin & Stacey