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