Gemma Craven

Personal Info

Know For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

1950-06-01 (75 years old)

Place of Birth

Dublin, Ireland

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.

Acting

2001

The Hole

as Mrs. Dunn

1976

1978

Kingdom Of Gifts

as The Unhappy Princess

1979

She Loves Me

as Amalia Balash

1992

1982

East Lynne

as Barbara Hare

1997

The Last Bus Home

as Reena's Mother

1994

1979

Why Not Stay For Breakfast?

as Louise Hamilton

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