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| Geri Jewell | |
|---|---|
| Born | Geraldine Ann Jewell September 13, 1956 Buffalo, New York, United States |
| Occupation | Actress/Stand Up Comedienne |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Spouse | Richard Pemintel, divorced (1992-2004) |
| Website | |
| www.gerijewell.com | |
Geraldine Ann "Geri" Jewell (born September 13, 1956) is an American actress born with cerebral palsy.[1]
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[edit] Early life and career
Originally from Buffalo, New York, she is most famous for her role on the television program The Facts of Life from 1980 to 1984. This role made her the first person with a disability to have a regular role on a prime time series, as well as the first actor with cerebral palsy to be featured on a TV series.[2][3] She began her career doing stand up comedy at The Comedy Store in 1978. In 1980, she performed at the 2nd Annual Media Access Awards, when she was introduced to Norman Lear by producer, Fern Field.
Jewell appeared as the recurring character "Jewel" on the HBO original series Deadwood from 2004—2006.
[edit] Awards
She has been the recipient of many awards, including the 1992 Founders Award, the 2005 Independent Living Legacy Award, and a National Rehabilitation Hospital Victory Award (in 2006).[4][5][clarification needed]
[edit] Personal life
Her autobiography I'm Walking as Straight as I Can was published in 2011 by ECW Press. The title refers to the facts that she has cerebral palsy and is a lesbian.[6]
[edit] Books
- Jewell, Geri; Stewart Weiner (1984). Geri. New York: Morrow. ISBN 0688024521.
- Jewell, Geri; Ted Nichelson (2011). I'm Walking as Straight as I Can. Toronto: ECW Press. ISBN 1550228838.
[edit] References
- ^ Barclay, Dolores (1985-06-05). "Building a Comedy Career on Cerebral Palsy". Associated Press. http://web.lexis-nexis.com/universe/document?_m=cbe1dc1b0b409b4b8248d10196e2a1f4&_docnum=57&wchp=dGLbVzW-zSkVb&_md5=e9592e42713a805572bf4cd63240f7e4. Retrieved 2007-06-23.
- ^ "Interview with Geri Jewell" Dara Nai, April 1, 2011, After Ellen
- ^ "Geri Jewell - Entertainer, Comedienne, Diversity Intelligence" Great Women Speakers.com
- ^ "Bob Woodruff and Teri Garr Among Those To Receive 2006 Victory Award". http://www.nrhrehab.org/About+NRH/Press+Releases/477.aspx. Retrieved 2007-06-23.
- ^ National Rehabilitation Hospital web site
- ^ Actress/Comedienne Geri Jewell Releases Memoir 'I'm Walking As Straight As I Can'
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