Gemma Craven
- Actress
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Her father, Gabriel, was a bus conductor and her mother, Lillian, was a dancer and comedienne in the music halls. Gemma made her debut at the age of three, singing 'Out of my Heart' at the Marymont Hall in Dublin, winning 1st prize. The family eventually moved to Westcliff on Sea when she was nine, where her father worked on Ford's production line. Gemma's first professional part was in 'The Flower Drum Song' at the Little Theatre. She then became ASM at the Palace Theatre, Westcliff, which was her first full-time job. Her first professional stage role was in 'Cinderella' in 1960.
