Geri Hall

Geri Hall is a Canadian actress and comedian born in Oakville, Ontario on May 1, 1972. She began her career performing as a cast member at The Second City Toronto, participating in both the National Touring Company and Mainstage. Her work on CBC’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes marks a significant chapter in her professional journey; she initially appeared in October/November 2004 and March 2007 before becoming a permanent cast member in October 2007. During her five seasons on the show, she served as both a roving reporter and anchor, and her character 'Single Female Voter' gained national attention during the 2008 federal election. She also contributed to The Rick Mercer Report and co-wrote and acts in the live sketch show Middle Raged with Gary Pearson.

Hall’s comedy style incorporates a distinctive voice and often involves politically charged satire. A notable event occurred in 2008 when she attempted to interview Prime Minister Stephen Harper during the federal election campaign, an attempt that resulted in her being restrained by security and briefly taken away in handcuffs. A similar stunt involving Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty in 2009 was not well-received. She has also demonstrated her writing abilities, with To Die 4 earning a Gemini Award nomination. Her diverse roles include appearances in The Blobheads on CBC and a role as a police officer in the film Little Italy, alongside a role as 'Christine' in 'Astrid and Lilly Save the World'. She has appeared in television commercials as well.

Geri Hall’s career has been recognized with numerous awards. She has received awards from the Canadian Comedy Awards, Writers Guild, and Gemini Awards, including a Gemini Award for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series for 22 Minutes. In 2017, she won Best Actress at the Valencia WebFest for 'Perverts Anonymous,' which also secured Best Comedy at The U.K. Webfest. For her contribution to *Ruby Skye P.I.*, she received an award at the 2013 LA Web Fest as Outstanding Guest Actor within an Interactive Narrative Drama. Currently, Hall stars as ‘Cynthia’ in the CBC sitcom ONE MORE TIME, and she and Gary Pearson are touring Middle Raged nationally in 2024, including performances at the CAA Theatre in Toronto on May 4th and 5th, 2024. She continues to perform and create with Pearson, solidifying her presence in Canadian comedy.