Years active 1978–present Website www.gerijewell.com | Name Geri Jewell Role Actress | |
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Full Name Geraldine Ann Jewell Occupation Actress, stand-up comedian Spouse Richard Pemintel (m. 1992–2004) Similar People Charlotte Rae, Nancy McKeon, Lisa Whelchel, Mindy Cohn, David Milch | ||
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Geraldine Ann "Geri" Jewell (born September 13, 1956) is an American actress noted for roles on the 1980s sitcom The Facts of Life and the mid 2000s western Deadwood.
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- Early life and career
- Awards
- Personal life
- Books
- Filmography
- References
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Early life and career
Originally from Buffalo, New York, she is most famous for her role of Geri Tyler on the television program The Facts of Life from 1980 to 1984. This role made her the first person with a visible 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. 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.
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).
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.
Jewell's original autobiography, Geri, published in 1984, talked about her personal and professional life.
Books
Filmography
Actress
2019
Carol of the Bells as
Gloria
2019
Deadwood: The Movie (TV Movie) as
Jewel
2014
Glee (TV Series) as
TV Producer
- The Back-Up Plan (2014) - TV Producer
2014
My Gimpy Life (TV Series) as
Geri
- Viral Superstar (2014) - Geri
2013
Child of the '70s (TV Series) as
Geri Jewell
- The Wedding Part 2 (2013) - Geri Jewell
- The Wedding (2013) - Geri Jewell
- Pop Goes the Question (2013) - Geri Jewell
- The Bonita Triangle (2013) - Geri Jewell
- It Never Rains in Southern California (2013) - Geri Jewell
2012
Pie Head: A Kinda' True Story as
Ms. Funker
2012
Alcatraz (TV Series) as
Geri Tiller
- Cal Sweeney (2012) - Geri Tiller
2004
Deadwood (TV Series) as
Jewel
- The Catbird Seat (2006) - Jewel
- A Constant Throb (2006) - Jewel
- Amateur Night (2006) - Jewel
- Unauthorized Cinnamon (2006) - Jewel
- A Rich Find (2006) - Jewel
- Tell Your God to Ready for Blood (2006) - Jewel
- Boy-the-Earth-Talks-To (2005) - Jewel
- The Whores Can Come (2005) - Jewel
- Advances, None Miraculous (2005) - Jewel
- E.B. Was Left Out (2005) - Jewel
- Complications (2005) - Jewel
- Requiem for a Gleet (2005) - Jewel
- New Money (2005) - Jewel
- A Lie Agreed Upon: Part I (2005) - Jewel
- Sold Under Sin (2004) - Jewel
- Jewel's Boot Is Made for Walking (2004) - Jewel
- Mister Wu (2004) - Jewel
- Suffer the Little Children (2004) - Jewel
- Bullock Returns to the Camp (2004) - Jewel
- The Trial of Jack McCall (2004) - Jewel
- Reconnoitering the Rim (2004) - Jewel (uncredited)
- Deep Water (2004) - Jewel
- Deadwood (2004) - Jewel
2006
The Night of the White Pants as
Aunt Lolly
2005
Strong Medicine (TV Series) as
Holly
- Promising Treatment (2005) - Holly
2004
The Young and the Restless (TV Series) as
Rose
- Episode #1.8001 (2004) - Rose
- Episode #1.8000 (2004) - Rose
- Episode #1.7996 (2004) - Rose
- Episode #1.7891 (2004) - Rose
- Episode #1.7871 (2004) - Rose
- Episode #1.7870 (2004) - Rose
- Episode #1.7868 (2004) - Rose
- Episode #1.7849 (2004) - Rose
- Episode #1.7848 (2004) - Rose
1991
The New Lassie (TV Series) as
Dr. Rita Francis
- Slumber Party (1991) - Dr. Rita Francis
1990
21 Jump Street (TV Series) as
Officer Rebecca Scanlon
- Unfinished Business (1990) - Officer Rebecca Scanlon
1985
Sesame Street (TV Series)
- A Day with Geri Jewell (1985)
1980
The Facts of Life (TV Series) as
Geri Tyler
- All by Herself (1984) - Geri Tyler
- Star at Langley (1984) - Geri Tyler
- What Price Glory? (1983) - Geri Tyler
- Graduation: Part 2 (1983) - Geri Tyler
- Graduation: Part 1 (1983) - Geri Tyler
- Teacher's Pet (1983) - Geri Tyler
- The Sound of Silence (1982) - Geri Tyler
- Read No Evil (1982) - Geri Tyler
- Starstruck (1982) - Geri Tyler
- Cousin Geri Returns (1981) - Geri Tyler
- A Friend in Deed (1981) - Geri Tyler
- Cousin Geri (1980) - Geri Tyler
1982
Two of a Kind (TV Movie) as
Irene
1981
Nice Dreams as
Mental Patient (uncredited)
1980
The Righteous Apples (TV Series) as
Terry
- Love Has Two Left Feet (1980) - Terry
Writer
2013
Child of the '70s (TV Series) (4 episodes)
- The Wedding Part 2 (2013)
- The Wedding (2013)
- Pop Goes the Question (2013)
- The Bonita Triangle (2013)
1990
21 Jump Street (TV Series) (story by - 1 episode)
- Unfinished Business (1990) - (story by)
Producer
-
My Next Breath (Documentary) (producer) (filming)
Soundtrack
1980
The Facts of Life (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Cousin Geri (1980) - (performer: "Tea for Two" - uncredited)
Thanks
2020
Meet the Biz (TV Series) (special thanks - 1 episode)
- Judy Heumann - "Voices" (2020) - (special thanks)
2001
South Park (TV Series) (special thanks - 1 episode)
- Cripple Fight (2001) - (special thanks)
Self
-
My Next Breath (Documentary) (filming) as
Self
-
Sammy LaBella: The Real Skip E. Lowe (filming) as
Self
2023
Studio One Forever (Documentary) (completed) as
Self
2022
2022 Media Access Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2022
Post-Traumatic Thriving (TV Series) as
Self
- Trauma Recovery with Geri Jewell & The Thrive Stage - Part Two (Ep. 22) (2022) - Self
- Trauma Recovery with Geri Jewell & The Thrive Stage (Ep. 21) (2022) - Self
- Trauma Recovery with Geri Jewell & The Survive Stage (Ep. 20) (2022) - Self
- Trauma Recovery with Geri Jewell & The Dive Stage (Ep. 19) (2022) - Self
2022
Stu's Show (Documentary) as
Self - The Facts of Life
2021
History of the Sitcom (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Escaping Reality (2021) - Self
- Just Friends (2021) - Self
- Sex & The Sitcom (2021) - Self
2020
Meet the Biz (TV Series) as
Self / Special Surprise Guest / Self - Co-Host
- Meet The Biz : 'Surprises' (2021)
- Fern Field - "Giving Birth to Your Dreams" (2020) - Special Surprise Guest
- Marc Goldman - "An Angel in so many Lives" (2020) - Special Surprise Guest
- Judy Heumann - "Voices - Part 2: Having Chutzpah and Kicking Ass" (2020) - Self
- Outtakes & Extras (2020) - Self
- Norman Lear and Brent Miller - "FAMILY" (2020) - Self - Co-Host
- Kathy Buckley - "Always show your Spirit" (2020) - Self
- Geri Jewell - "Friendship, Laughter---.and Juliet!" (2020) - Self
2020
ADA30 Lead On Celebration of Disability Arts, Culture, Education and Pride (TV Special) as
Self
2020
Behind Closed Doors (TV Series) as
Self - Cousin Geri
- The Facts of Life (2020) - Self - Cousin Geri
2020
Collector's Call (TV Series) as
Self
- Meet Larry Strauss (2020) - Self
2019
What About Our Life? (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- The Facts of Life with Geri Jewell/Spirit of Giving. (2019) - Self - Guest
2019
The 40th Annual Media Access Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2016
The Interviews: An Oral History of Television (TV Series) as
Self
- Geri Jewell (2016) - Self
2016
The Doctors (TV Series)
- "The Facts of Life" Star Geri Jewell (2016)
2016
Home & Family (TV Series) as
Self
- "The Facts of Life" Reunion (2016) - Self
2015
Absolutely Jason Stuart (TV Series) as
Self
- Geri Jewell (2015) - Self
2014
Stage Door Divas (Documentary) as
Self
2013
Good Day L.A. (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 19 February 2013 (2013) - Self
2012
CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion (Documentary) as
Self
2011
After Lately (TV Series) as
Self
- Crudite (2011) - Self
2011
The 9th Annual TV Land Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2011
Good Morning America (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 12 April 2011 (2011) - Self
2010
Imaginary Circumstances (Documentary short) as
Self
2009
Hemispheres: A Documentary on Cerebral Palsy (Documentary) as
Self
2009
Arts: A Film About Possibilities, Disabilities and the Arts (Video documentary) as
Self
2005
Biography (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- The Facts of Life (2005) - Self
2000
Truth Behind the Sitcom Scandals 5 (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
1999
E! True Hollywood Story (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- The Facts of Life Girls (1999) - Self
1994
Look Who's Laughing (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
1992
An Evening at the Improv (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #9.11 (1992) - Self
1991
Wisecracks (Documentary) as
Self
1985
Dr. Ruth Westheimer (TV Series)
- Episode dated 11 November 1985 (1985)
1984
20/20 (TV Series documentary)
- Personal Touch (1984)
1984
The Secret World of the Very Young (TV Movie) as
Self
1984
On Stage America (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.11 (1984) - Self
1982
Inside America (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.1 (1982) - Self
1982
I Love Liberty (TV Special) as
Self
1980
In Search of... (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Stand-Up Comedienne
- Laugh Therapy (1980) - Self - Stand-Up Comedienne
1978
Donahue (TV Series)
- Phil Donahue in Charleson, WV (1978)
References
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