Gemma Craven
Born: 1950-06-01 in Dublin, Ireland
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2007
2004
- My Life in Film as Mrs Jones
2001
- The Hole as Mrs. Dunn
1997
- Midsomer Murders as Judy Hicks
- The Last Bus Home as Reena's Mother
1996
1995
- Father Ted as Polly Clarke
1994
- Words Upon the Window Pane as Mrs. Mallet
1992
- Heartbeat as Judy Dean
- Double X: The Name of the Game as Jenny Eskridge
1984
- The Bill
- Robin of Sherwood as Lilith
1982
- East Lynne as Barbara Hare
1979
- She Loves Me as Amalia Balash
- Why Not Stay For Breakfast? as Louise Hamilton
1978
- 3-2-1
- Pennies from Heaven as Joan Parker
- Kingdom Of Gifts as The Unhappy Princess
1976
- The Slipper and the Rose as Cinderella