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Gemma Craven

Jun 01, 1950 (75 years old) in Dublin, Ireland

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

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Midsomer Murders
Judy Hicks
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Heartbeat
Judy Dean
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The Hole
Mrs. Dunn
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The Bill
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Father Ted
Polly Clarke
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Robin of Sherwood
Lilith
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The Slipper and the Rose
Cinderella
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She Loves Me
Amalia Balash
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Words Upon the Window Pane
Mrs. Mallet
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Double X: The Name of the Game
Jenny Eskridge

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