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.
Filmography
all 22
Movies 11
TV Shows 11
self 2
Self
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas (2007)
Movie
Mrs Jones
My Life in Film (2004)
TV
Mrs. Dunn
The Hole (2001)
Movie
Reena's Mother
The Last Bus Home (1997)
Movie
Judy Hicks
Midsomer Murders (1997)
TV
6
Noel's Telly Years (1996)
TV
Polly Clarke
Father Ted (1995)
TV
6
Mrs. Mallet
Words Upon the Window Pane (1994)
Movie
Miss Twinkleton
The Mystery of Edwin Drood (1993)
Movie
Jenny Eskridge
Double X: The Name of the Game (1992)
Movie
Judy Dean
Heartbeat (1992)
TV
9
The Bill (1984)
TV
Lilith
Robin of Sherwood (1984)
TV
Minna / Minna Wagner
Wagner (1983)
TV
Barbara Hare
East Lynne (1982)
Movie
Self - Contestant / Self - Guest Skyrunner
Treasure Hunt (1982)
TV
Louise Hamilton
Why Not Stay For Breakfast? (1979)
Movie
Amalia Balash
She Loves Me (1978)
Movie
3-2-1 (1978)
TV
Joan Parker
Pennies from Heaven (1978)
TV
The Unhappy Princess
Kingdom Of Gifts (1978)
Movie
Cinderella
The Slipper and the Rose (1976)
Movie
Ratings
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1950-06-01 (73 years old)
Birth PlaceDublin, Republic of Ireland
RelationshipsFrazer Hines (1981-01-01 - 1984-01-01)
CitizenshipsRepublic of Ireland
ResidencesCounty Dublin, Ireland
Also Known AsRita Gemma Craven, Rita Gemma Gabriel
AwardsLaurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical
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