Gemma Craven

Gemma Craven

  • Birthday: 1950-06-01
  • Place of birth: Dublin, Ireland
  • Also know as: Rita 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.

Filmography

Kingdom Of Gifts

1978

As The Unhappy Princess

The Slipper and the Rose

1976

As Cinderella

She Loves Me

1978

As Amalia Balash

Why Not Stay For Breakfast?

1979

As Louise Hamilton

Double X: The Name of the Game

1992

As Jenny Eskridge

East Lynne

1982

As Barbara Hare

The Last Bus Home

1997

As Reena's Mother

Words Upon the Window Pane

1994

As Mrs. Mallet

The Hole

2001

As Mrs. Dunn

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