People
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.
Movies:
Title | Release date |
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The 50 Greatest Television Dramas as Self | 2007-02-03 |
The Hole as Mrs. Dunn | 2001-04-20 |
The Last Bus Home as Reena's Mother | 1997-10-17 |
Words Upon the Window Pane as Mrs. Mallet | 1994-06-10 |
The Mystery of Edwin Drood | 1993-04-23 |
Double X: The Name of the Game as Jenny Eskridge | 1992-06-05 |
East Lynne as Barbara Hare | 1982-12-29 |
Why Not Stay For Breakfast? as Louise Hamilton | 1979-12-12 |
She Loves Me as Amalia Balash | 1978-12-22 |
Kingdom Of Gifts as The Unhappy Princess | 1978-01-01 |
The Slipper and the Rose as Cinderella | 1976-03-25 |