Known For
Acting
Born
Jun 01, 1950
Place of Birth
Dublin, Ireland
Credits
22 titles
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
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
Self
My Life in Film
Mrs Jones
The Hole
Mrs. Dunn
The Last Bus Home
Reena's Mother
Midsomer Murders
Judy Hicks
Noel's Telly Years
Father Ted
Polly Clarke
Words Upon the Window Pane
Mrs. Mallet
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Double X: The Name of the Game
Jenny Eskridge
Heartbeat
Judy Dean
The Bill
Robin of Sherwood
Lilith
East Lynne
Barbara Hare
Why Not Stay For Breakfast?
Louise Hamilton
She Loves Me
Amalia Balash
3-2-1
Pennies from Heaven
Joan Parker
Kingdom Of Gifts
The Unhappy Princess
Romance
Emily
The Slipper and the Rose
Cinderella
Hell For Leather