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Due to a car accident Jewell's mother was in while pregnant with her, Jewell was born three months early. She was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at eighteen months old. [4] Growing up, Jewell's parents were determined not to raise her differently from the rest of their children, lest she think she wasn't as capable as her siblings. [5]
Martinez in 2019. Francesca Martinez (born 1978) is an English comedian, writer and actress. She has cerebral palsy, but prefers to describe herself as "wobbly". [1] Martinez first came to public attention in 1994, when she made her debut on the television series Grange Hill, where she went on to portray the role of Rachel Burns for a total of 55 episodes.
Rosie Luisa Jones (born 24 June 1990) [1] is a British comedian, writer and actress. After starting her career as a writer on panel shows, she went on to appear as a guest on The Last Leg, 8 Out of 10 Cats, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, QI and Hypothetical.
Comedian Joe Eurell pokes fun at himself while taking serious strides to push representation of disabled comics forward at venues like the Comedy Store. Joe Eurell, a comic with cerebral palsy ...
He has appeared several times on Comedy Central's Mind of Mencia. [2] Blue won $10,000 for finishing in first place at 2004 Las Vegas Comedy Festival's 2004 Royal Flush Comedy Competition. [2] After winning the 2006 season of NBC's reality show Last Comic Standing, [1] he was the first comedian to do stand-up on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. [5]
Born with cerebral palsy, [1] his disability became a key part of his comedy, hence his performing moniker. 'Steady Eddy's' mainstream career began in 1992 with appearances on popular Australian TV programs like Nine Network 's The Midday Show [ 2 ] and Seven Network 's Tonight Live with Steve Vizard , becoming a frequent personality throughout ...
Bill Farmer (left) and his alter ego, Goofy, attend the premiere of A Goofy Movie with the film's director Kevin Lima. (Photo: Courtesy Bill Farmer)
Deacon was born with severe cerebral palsy, a neurological condition that left him with neuromuscular spasticity that particularly affected his arms and legs. Deacon's condition resulted in significant muscular tonus, a tendency for muscular flexion of arms and extension of legs.