Gemma Craven
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Gemma Craven (born 1 June 1950 in Dublin, Ireland), is an Irish/British actress.
[edit] Biography
Her family moved away from Dublin when she was 10-years old, and she attended St Bernard's Convent High School for Girls in Westcliff-on-Sea in Essex.[1]
She appeared as "Cinderella" in the film, "The Slipper and the Rose". In London's West End, she starred opposite Tom Conti in the musical They're Playing Our Song.
She also appeared on television, including making guest appearances on Robin of Sherwood, The Bill, The Morecambe and Wise Show and Father Ted (episode "And God Created Woman"). She also appeared alongside Bob Hoskins in the acclaimed TV version of Dennis Potter's Pennies From Heaven.
On radio, she plays the part of Helen in the BBC Radio 4 comedy Clare in the Community