| Who is it? | Actress, Writer, Producer |
| Birth Day | September 13, 1956 |
| Birth Place | Buffalo, New York, United States |
| Age | 67 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Occupation | Actress, stand-up comedian |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Spouse(s) | Richard Pimentel, 1992-separated 1999, divorced 2002. |
| Website | www.gerijewell.com |
Geri Jewell, renowned for her exceptional talents as an actress, writer, and producer, is anticipated to possess a net worth of $1 million in the year 2024. Recognized for her groundbreaking role as Geri Tyler in the hit television series "The Facts of Life," Jewell has remained a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Her remarkable contributions as a writer and producer have further solidified her position as a multi-talented individual in the United States. With an illustrious career that spans over decades, Geri Jewell continues to captivate audiences and accumulate success both in front of and behind the camera.
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. After she dropped out of college, Jewell's 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's original autobiography, Geri, published in 1984, talked about her personal and professional life.
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).
Jewell appeared as the recurring character Jewel on the HBO original series Deadwood from 2004—2006.
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.
