Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
June 1, 1950
Place of Birth:
Dublin, Ireland
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Gemma Craven
Biography
Rita Gemma Craven (née Gabriel; born 1 June 1950) is an Irish actress. Her father, Gabriel, was a bus conductor and her mother, Lillian, was a dancer and comedienne on the music halls, Gemma made her debut at the age of 3 singing 'Out of my Heart' at the Marymont Hall in Dublin and won 1st prize. The family eventually moved to Westcliff on Sea when she was 9 and her father worked on Ford's production line. Gemma's first professional part was in 'The Flower Drum Song'at the Little Theatre then became ASM at the Palace Theatre, Westcliffwhich was her first full time job while her first professional stage role was in 'Cinderella' in 1960.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The 50 Greatest Television Dramas | Self |
| 2001 | The Hole | Mrs. Dunn |
| 1997 | The Last Bus Home | Reena's Mother |
| 1994 | Words Upon the Window Pane | Mrs. Mallet |
| 1993 | The Mystery of Edwin Drood | |
| 1992 | Double X: The Name of the Game | Jenny Eskridge |
| 1982 | East Lynne | Barbara Hare |
| 1979 | She Loves Me | Amalia Balash |
| 1979 | Why Not Stay For Breakfast? | Louise Hamilton |
| 1978 | Kingdom Of Gifts | The Unhappy Princess |
| 1976 | The Slipper and the Rose | Cinderella |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | My Life in Film | Mrs Jones |
| 1997 | Midsomer Murders | Judy Hicks |
| 1996 | Noel's Telly Years | |
| 1995 | Father Ted | Polly Clarke |
| 1992 | Heartbeat | Judy Dean |
| 1984 | The Bill | |
| 1984 | Robin of Sherwood | Lilith |
| 1978 | 3-2-1 | |
| 1978 | Pennies from Heaven | Joan Parker |