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Gemma Craven

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Gemma Craven

Born June 1, 1950 in Dublin, Ireland12 films

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.

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The Slipper and the Rose posterFirst watchThe Slipper and the Rose19766.9as CinderellaPrince Edward wants to marry for love, but the King and court of the Kingdom of Euphrania are anxious for the Prince to wed no matter what.View film

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12 films as actor
  1. TBAHell For Leather
  2. 2001The HoleMrs. Dunn
  3. 1997The Last Bus HomeReena's Mother
  4. 1994Words Upon the Window PaneMrs. Mallet
  5. 1993The Man Who CriedJune
  6. 1993The Mystery of Edwin Drood
  7. 1992Double X: The Name of the GameJenny Eskridge
  8. 1982East LynneBarbara Hare
  9. 1979Why Not Stay For Breakfast?Louise Hamilton
  10. 1979She Loves MeAmalia Balash
  11. 1978Kingdom Of GiftsThe Unhappy Princess
  12. 1976The Slipper and the RoseCinderella