She was one of three finalists for the leading role in The Exorcist (1973) but was
withdrawn by her mother after a neighbor heard about it and dropped by
their house with a copy of the book.
While shooting The Brady Bunch Variety Hour (1976), Geri was
frequently nervous about having to work around a swimming pool. This was due to an acute fear of deep water...a phobia she shares with the late Natalie Wood.
She has two grown children, and lives with her husband
in Southern California. (September 2006)
Graduated from Mayfair High School, Lakewood, California, class of 1978
Is mother to James Joseph (J.J.) born in November 1983, and Erin
Nicole, born in December of 1986.
Has said that she would like very much to work with Quentin Tarantino.
Born on exactly the same date as Val Kilmer (of "Top Gun" fame).