Age, Biography and Wiki
Gemma Craven (Rita Gemma Gabriel) was born on 1 June, 1950 in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland, is an Irish actress. Discover Gemma Craven's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?
| Popular As |
Rita Gemma Gabriel |
| Occupation |
Actress, performer, singer, musician |
| Age |
73 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
1 June 1950 |
| Birthday |
1 June |
| Birthplace |
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland |
| Nationality |
Ireland
|
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She is a member of famous Actress with the age 73 years old group.
Gemma Craven Height, Weight & Measurements
At 73 years old, Gemma Craven height is 1.57 m .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.57 m |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Gemma Craven's Husband?
Her husband is Frazer Hines (m. 1981-1984)
David Beamish (m. 1990-1996)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Frazer Hines (m. 1981-1984)
David Beamish (m. 1990-1996) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Gemma Craven Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gemma Craven worth at the age of 73 years old? Gemma Craven’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from Ireland. We have estimated Gemma Craven's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actress |
Gemma Craven Social Network
Timeline
Rita Gemma Craven born 1 June 1950) is an Irish actress. She is best known for her role as Joan Parker, the frigid wife of Arthur (Bob Hoskins), in the BBC TV drama Pennies From Heaven (1978).
Craven's family moved from Dublin to Britain in 1960, and she attended the same school as Helen Mirren, St Bernard's Convent High School for Girls in Westcliff-on-Sea in Essex.
She appeared as Cinderella in the film The Slipper and the Rose (1976) opposite Richard Chamberlain.
She was cast as an unknown, having been spotted by one of the producers while performing at the Bristol Old Vic in a production of The Threepenny Opera.
The local press touted the event as her own "Cinderella" story.
She appeared as Joan Parker, the frigid wife of Arthur (Bob Hoskins), in the original television version of Dennis Potter's Pennies From Heaven (1978); she has since talked about the difficulty the role presented in undertaking a nude scene, which was seen as counter to her public image.
She also appeared in Why Not Stay for Breakfast? (1979), Double X: The Name of the Game (1992), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (1993), Words Upon the Window Pane (1994) and The Hole (2001).
On radio, she played the part of Helen in the BBC Radio 4 comedy Clare in the Community.
She appeared on Irish television in the popular medical drama series The Clinic which runs weekly on RTÉ One.
She co-starred in the acclaimed 1982 British TV version of East Lynne.
On the same Victorian theme she also appeared on BBC TV's long running old time music hall show The Good Old Days.
Her most substantial film role was as Minna Wagner opposite Richard Burton's Richard Wagner, in the 1983 film Wagner.
She also made guest appearances on Robin of Sherwood (1985), The Bill, The Morecambe and Wise Show, The Two Ronnies, Father Ted (episode "And God Created Woman") and in the popular British drama Midsomer Murders episode, "Shot at Dawn" as Judy Hicks, the wife of Dave Hicks (Brian Capron).
In London's West End, she starred opposite Tom Conti in the musical They're Playing Our Song for which she won a Laurence Olivier Award for her performance, the lead role in South Pacific, and in Noël Coward's Private Lives opposite Marc Sinden, Tony Anholt and Anholt's wife Tracey Childs which toured throughout 1991 and into 1992.
She also played Josie in Boy George's Taboo and features on the OCR singing "Independent Woman".
In November/December 2008, Craven appeared in Hollyoaks Later as Erin "Ma" Fisher – Mother to Malachy, Kris and Bernadette.
