Gemma Craven
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- June 1, 1950 (age 76)
- Birthplace
- Dublin, Ireland
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
Hell For Leather
Movie
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
Movie · as Self
My Life in Film
TV · as Mrs Jones · 1 ep
The Hole
Movie · as Mrs. Dunn
The Last Bus Home
Movie · as Reena's Mother
Midsomer Murders
TV · as Judy Hicks · 1 ep
Noel's Telly Years
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Father Ted
TV · as Polly Clarke · 1 ep
Words Upon the Window Pane
Movie · as Mrs. Mallet
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Movie
The Man Who Cried
Movie · as June
Double X: The Name of the Game
Movie · as Jenny Eskridge
Heartbeat
TV · as Judy Dean · 1 ep
The Bill
TV · 1 ep
Robin of Sherwood
TV · as Lilith · 1 ep
East Lynne
Movie · as Barbara Hare
She Loves Me
Movie · as Amalia Balash
Why Not Stay For Breakfast?
Movie · as Louise Hamilton
Kingdom Of Gifts
Movie · as The Unhappy Princess
3-2-1
TV · 1 ep
Pennies from Heaven
TV · as Joan Parker · 6 eps
Romance
TV · as Emily · 1 ep
The Slipper and the Rose
Movie · as Cinderella