Gemma Craven
Known For
Acting
Born
1950-06-01 in Dublin, Ireland
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.
Most Known For
Midsomer Murders
as Judy Hicks
Heartbeat
as Judy Dean
The Bill
Father Ted
as Polly Clarke
Robin of Sherwood
as Lilith
3-2-1
The Hole
as Mrs. Dunn
She Loves Me
as Amalia Balash
Pennies from Heaven
as Joan Parker
The Slipper and the Rose
as Cinderella
Noel's Telly Years
My Life in Film
as Mrs Jones
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
as Self
Why Not Stay For Breakfast?
as Louise Hamilton
The Last Bus Home
as Reena's Mother
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Words Upon the Window Pane
as Mrs. Mallet
Kingdom Of Gifts
as The Unhappy Princess
Double X: The Name of the Game
as Jenny Eskridge
East Lynne
as Barbara Hare