Gemma Craven
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 | Acting |
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Most Rating | 3.716 |
Birthday | 1950-06-01 |
Place of Birth | Dublin, Ireland |
Also Known As | Rita Gemma Craven, Rita Gemma Gabriel, |
2001
The Hole
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2007
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
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The Slipper and the Rose
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1978
Kingdom Of Gifts
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1993
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
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The Mystery of Edwin Drood
1978
She Loves Me
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BBC production of the 1963 Broadway musical which was based on Ernst Lubitsch's 1940 film "The Shop Around The Corner."
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1992
Double X: The Name of the Game
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1982
East Lynne
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Adaptation of the novel by Mrs Henry Wood.
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1997
The Last Bus Home
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1994
Words Upon the Window Pane
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In 1928 Dublin, during séances concerning Jonathan Swift, the spirits of his former lovers, Stella and Vanessa, emerge to resume their ancient quarrel...
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1979
Why Not Stay For Breakfast?
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