Geri Jewell



Geri Jewell (b. 1956) is an actor and comedian with the distinction of being the first person with a visible disability to have a recurring role on a prime-time series, as well as being the first actor with cerebral palsy to be featured on a TV series. She is known best for her recurring role as Geri Tyler on The Facts of Life and as Jewel on Deadwood.

Jewell appeared as herself in an episode of Sesame Street during the 1980s.

Other credits include appearances on 21 Jump Street, The New Lassie, and Glee.

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