Geri Jewell Net Worth

Jewell is the first person with cerebral palsy to have a recurring role on prime-time television. She has since become an advocate for people with disabilities and has written a book about her experiences.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

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

💰 Net worth: $1 Million (2024)

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.

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Biography/Timeline

1980

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.

1984

Jewell's original autobiography, Geri, published in 1984, talked about her personal and professional life.

1992

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).

2004

Jewell appeared as the recurring character Jewel on the HBO original series Deadwood from 2004—2006.

2011

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.