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