
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.
21 acting credits
Acting · 21

Midsomer Murders
1997

Heartbeat
1992

The Bill
1984

Robin of Sherwood
1984

Father Ted
1995

Pennies from Heaven
1978

The Hole
2001

3-2-1
1978

My Life in Film
2004

The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
2007
Noel's Telly Years
1996

The Slipper and the Rose
1976

She Loves Me
1979

Double X: The Name of the Game
1992

Words Upon the Window Pane
1994
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
1993

The Last Bus Home
1997
Kingdom Of Gifts
1978

Why Not Stay For Breakfast?
1979

East Lynne
1982
Hell For Leather
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