Gemma Craven
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.
Acting
Movie
The Hole
as Mrs. Dunn
2001
TV
Midsomer Murders
as Judy Hicks
1997
TV
Father Ted
as Polly Clarke
1995
TV
Robin of Sherwood
as Lilith
1984
Movie
The Slipper and the Rose
as Cinderella
1976
TV
The Bill
1984
TV
Heartbeat
as Judy Dean
1992
TV
Pennies from Heaven
as Joan Parker
1978
TV
My Life in Film
as Mrs Jones
2004
Movie
Double X: The Name of the Game
as Jenny Eskridge
1992
Movie
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
1993
Movie
She Loves Me
as Amalia Balash
1979
Movie
The Last Bus Home
as Reena's Mother
1997
Movie
Kingdom Of Gifts
as The Unhappy Princess
1978
Movie
East Lynne
as Barbara Hare
1982
Movie
Words Upon the Window Pane
as Mrs. Mallet
1994
Movie
Why Not Stay For Breakfast?
as Louise Hamilton
1979
TV
3-2-1
1978
Movie
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
as Self
2007
Movie
Hell For Leather
TV
Noel's Telly Years
1996
TV
Romance
as Emily
1977