Gemma Craven

Gemma Craven

73 · Born: Jun 1, 1950

1995
1976

Personal Details

Born Jun 1, 1950 Dublin, Ireland
Spouse
  • David Beamish

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Frazer Hines

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

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.

Career

2001
The Hole
The Hole as Mrs. Dunn
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1997
The Last Bus Home
The Last Bus Home as Reena's Mother
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1995
Father Ted
Father Ted as Polly Clarke
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1994
Words Upon the Window Pane
Words Upon the Window Pane as Mrs. Mallet
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1993
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
1992
Double X: The Name of the Game
Double X: The Name of the Game as Jenny Eskridge
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1985
Robin Hood
Robin Hood as Lilith
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1982
East Lynne
East Lynne as Barbara Hare
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1978
She Loves Me
She Loves Me as Amalia Balash
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Pennies from Heaven
Pennies from Heaven as Joan Parker
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1976
The Slipper and the Rose: The Story of Cinderella