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Geri Hall (born May 2, 1972, in
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) Age 35 in April 2008. Indicates Oakville, Ontario origin, age 35 in September 2007. is a
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. She has appeared on the CBC's ''
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'' in October and November 2004, March 2007 and became a permanent cast anchor in October 2007. Other appearances include the
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and numerous
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. She wrote the Gemini Award-nominated ''To Die 4''. She is known for her distinctive voice. She has appeared in ''The Blobheads'' on CBC. Geri Hall is also known for her attempt to interview Prime Minister
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for the CBC comedy series ''22 Minutes'' during the 2008 federal election campaign in Halifax,
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on 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 watched ''22 Minutes'', and asked Hall: "Do you like handcuffs?" Hall did a similar stunt on March 4, 2009, when she attempted to poke fun at
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's new rule requiring reporters to stand five feet back. It was poorly received due to Hall attempting it in the middle of questions on
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's decision to shut down several mills.
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was 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 Minutes'' executive producer Mark Farrell defended 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 former ''22 Minutes'' co-host Mary Walsh did 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 sitcom ''
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''.


Recognition

* 2004
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– Television – Pretty Funny Writing – Special or Episode – ''To Die 4'' – Nominated * 2007
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for Best Performance by an Actress in a Guest Role Dramatic Series – ''
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'' episode "Rules of Engagement" – Nominated * 2008
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– Television – Pretty Funny Writing – Special or Episode – "
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" episode 3 – Won * 2008
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– Performance – Pretty Funny Female Television Performance – "
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" – Won * 2008
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for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series – "
This Hour Has 22 Minutes ''This Hour Has 22 Minutes'' (commonly shortened to ''22 Minutes'' since 2009) is a weekly Canadian television comedy that airs on CBC Television. Launched in 1993 during Canada's 35th general election, the show focuses on Canadian politics wi ...
" – Nominated * 2008
Gemini Award The Gemini Awards were awards given by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television between 1986–2011 to recognize the achievements of Canada's English-language television industry. The Gemini Awards are analogous to the Emmy Awards given in t ...
for Best Writing in a Comedy or Variety Program or Series – "
This Hour Has 22 Minutes ''This Hour Has 22 Minutes'' (commonly shortened to ''22 Minutes'' since 2009) is a weekly Canadian television comedy that airs on CBC Television. Launched in 1993 during Canada's 35th general election, the show focuses on Canadian politics wi ...
" – Nominated * 2010
Canadian Comedy Award The Canadian Comedy Awards (CCA) is an annual ceremony that awards the Beaver for achievements in Canadian comedy in live performance, radio, film, television, and Internet media. The awards were founded and produced by Tim Progosh in 2000. Th ...
for Best performance by a Female – Television – "
This Hour Has 22 Minutes ''This Hour Has 22 Minutes'' (commonly shortened to ''22 Minutes'' since 2009) is a weekly Canadian television comedy that airs on CBC Television. Launched in 1993 during Canada's 35th general election, the show focuses on Canadian politics wi ...
" – Nominated


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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Hall, Geri 1972 births Living people Canadian film actresses Canadian television actresses Actresses from Oakville, Ontario Canadian television personalities Canadian women comedians This Hour Has 22 Minutes Canadian sketch comedians Canadian women television personalities Comedians from Ontario 21st-century Canadian comedians Canadian Comedy Award winners 21st-century Canadian actresses