Geri Hall

For the American actress, seeJerry Hall.For the R&B singer with the Huey Smith and the Clowns, seeGerri Hall.

Geri Hall
Geri Hall at TIFF party
Born	(1972-05-02)May 2, 1972 Oakville, Ontario,Canada
Occupation	Comedian
Years active	2001–present

Geri Hall(born May 2, 1972, inOakville, Ontario)is aCanadianactressandcomedian.

She has appeared on theCBC'sThis Hour has 22 Minutesin October and November 2004, March 2007 and became a permanent cast anchor in October 2007. Other appearances include theRick Mercer Reportand numeroustelevision commercials.She wrote the Gemini Award-nominatedTo Die 4.She is known for her distinctive voice. She has appeared inThe Blobheadson CBC.

Geri Hall is also known for her attempt to interview Prime MinisterStephen Harperfor the CBC comedy series22 Minutesduring the 2008 federal election campaign inHalifax,Nova Scotiaon September 12, 2008. Hall, who was in character as "Single Female Voter", was restrained by security and later taken away in handcuffs. She was not arrested and instead got an exclusive interview with Harper, who said he had never watched22 Minutes,and asked Hall: "Do you like handcuffs?"

They were really going to take me to the station, because they maybe didn't know who I was or maybe did know who I was, depends on how you want to believe it.

— Geri Hall describing her encounter with the RCMP

Hall did a similar stunt on March 4, 2009, when she attempted to poke fun atOntarioPremierDalton McGuinty's new rule requiring reporters to stand five feet back. It was poorly received due to Hall attempting it in the middle of questions onU.S. Steel's decision to shut down several mills.New DemocratMPPPeter Kormoswas visibly angry and yelled at Hall to "Get the hell out of here". Kormos later said "The timing of it was totally inappropriate, you've got a press gallery trying to hold the premier accountable when a few thousand workers just lost their jobs." McGuinty's office said Hall's timing showed a "lack of judgment".22 Minutesexecutive producerMark Farrelldefended Hall and claims Hall wouldn't have known what McGuinty was speaking about beforehand. Farrell says she was doing what she always does (and what former22 Minutesco-hostMary Walshdid before her)—waiting for a signal from organizers that the session was about to wrap up. "We always try to get in at the last question."

She is slated to have a regular role as Cynthia in the upcoming sitcomOne More Time.

Recognition

• 2004Canadian Comedy Award– Television – Pretty Funny Writing – Special or Episode –To Die 4– Nominated
• 2007Gemini Awardfor Best Performance by an Actress in a Guest Role Dramatic Series –The Jane Showepisode "Rules of Engagement" – Nominated
• 2008Canadian Comedy Award– Television – Pretty Funny Writing – Special or Episode – "This Hour Has 22 Minutes"episode 3 – Won
• 2008Canadian Comedy Award– Performance – Pretty Funny Female Television Performance – "This Hour Has 22 Minutes"– Won
• 2008Gemini Awardfor Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series – "This Hour Has 22 Minutes"– Nominated
• 2008Gemini Awardfor Best Writing in a Comedy or Variety Program or Series – "This Hour Has 22 Minutes"– Nominated
• 2010Canadian Comedy Awardfor Best performance by a Female – Television – "This Hour Has 22 Minutes"– Nominated

External links

• Official website
• Geri HallatIMDb