Gemma Craven
Actor
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.
Filmography
The Slipper and the Rose
as Cinderella 1976
Double X: The Name of the Game
as Jenny Eskridge 1992
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
1993
She Loves Me
as Amalia Balash 1979
The Last Bus Home
as Reena's Mother 1997
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
as Self 2007
Kingdom Of Gifts
as The Unhappy Princess 1978
East Lynne
as Barbara Hare 1982
Words Upon the Window Pane
as Mrs. Mallet 1994
Why Not Stay For Breakfast?
as Louise Hamilton 1979