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Gemma Craven

Acting Born Jun 1, 1950 Dublin, Ireland 22 credits

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.

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Full filmography

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