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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. The Hole (2001) — Mrs. Dunn
2. Midsomer Murders (1997) — Judy Hicks
3. Father Ted (1995) — Polly Clarke
4. Robin of Sherwood (1984) — Lilith
5. The Slipper and the Rose (1976) — Cinderella
6. The Bill (1984)
7. Heartbeat (1992) — Judy Dean
8. Pennies from Heaven (1978) — Joan Parker
9. My Life in Film (2004) — Mrs Jones
10. Double X: The Name of the Game (1992) — Jenny Eskridge
11. The Mystery of Edwin Drood (1993)
12. She Loves Me (1979) — Amalia Balash
13. The Last Bus Home (1997) — Reena's Mother
14. Kingdom Of Gifts (1978) — The Unhappy Princess
15. East Lynne (1982) — Barbara Hare
16. Words Upon the Window Pane (1994) — Mrs. Mallet
17. Why Not Stay For Breakfast? (1979) — Louise Hamilton
18. 3-2-1 (1978)
19. The 50 Greatest Television Dramas (2007) — Self
20. Hell For Leather
21. Noel's Telly Years (1996)
22. Romance (1977) — Emily