
Person
Gemma Craven
Acting · Born 1950-06-01 · Dublin, Ireland
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.
Known for

Midsomer Murders
Judy Hicks

Heartbeat
Judy Dean

The Bill
1984

Robin of Sherwood
Lilith

3-2-1
1978

Father Ted
Polly Clarke

Pennies from Heaven
Joan Parker

The Hole
Mrs. Dunn
Romance
Emily
Noel's Telly Years
1996
Filmography
- 2007The 50 Greatest Television DramasSelf
- 2004My Life in FilmMrs Jones
- 2001The HoleMrs. Dunn
- 1997The Last Bus HomeReena's Mother
- 1997Midsomer MurdersJudy Hicks
- 1996Noel's Telly Years
- 1995Father TedPolly Clarke
- 1994Words Upon the Window PaneMrs. Mallet
- 1993The Mystery of Edwin Drood
- 1992Double X: The Name of the GameJenny Eskridge
- 1992HeartbeatJudy Dean
- 1984The Bill
- 1984Robin of SherwoodLilith
- 1982East LynneBarbara Hare
- 1979Why Not Stay For Breakfast?Louise Hamilton
- 1979She Loves MeAmalia Balash
- 19783-2-1
- 1978Pennies from HeavenJoan Parker
- 1978Kingdom Of GiftsThe Unhappy Princess
- 1977RomanceEmily
- 1976The Slipper and the RoseCinderella
- —Hell For Leather
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