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Geri Jewell is an American actress, stand-up comedian, diversity consultant, and motivational speaker, who was the first disabled actor to have a recurring role on a TV series, The Facts of Life. She also appeared on Deadwood and spoke at the White House about her disability, and wrote two autobiographies.
Geri Jewell is the first person with a disability to be cast in a prime-time series, NBC's The Facts of Life. She is also an award-winning author, stand-up comedian, and motivational speaker who shares her life story and humor in her book and YouTube channel.
Geri Jewell is an American actress and writer with cerebral palsy, known for Deadwood, 21 Jump Street and The Facts of Life. She was born in 1956 in Buffalo, New York, and was married to Richard Pimentel.
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Geri Jewell is a pioneer in disability representation and a versatile performer in comedy and drama. Learn about her career, awards, autobiography and speaking engagements on her official website.
Geri Jewell is the first actor with a disability to have a regular role on a prime time sitcom, "The Facts of Life". She shares her journey from being a premature baby to a stand-up comic and a motivational speaker.
Jun 29, 2020 · Geri Jewell, who played Geri Tyler on "The Facts of Life", was the first person with a disability to be cast in a primetime sitcom. She sent a message of love, kindness and peace for the LA Pride 50th Anniversary Celebration.
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Geri Jewell is an actress and writer with cerebral palsy, known for Deadwood, 21 Jump Street and The Facts of Life. She is also a motivational speaker and a former spouse of Richard Pimentel.
