A few of the actors she represented and introduced to Hollywood include Aiden Quinn, John Cusack, Joan Cusack, Dennis Farina, Jack Wallace and Jeremy Piven
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, December 19, 2018 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Ann Geddes with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Ms. Geddes celebrates many years of experience in her professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes she has accrued in her field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Geddes was the founder/owner of the Geddes Agency, which was established in Chicago during 1967. She became co-owner and partner with her sister, Elizabeth Geddes, in 1983. At that time, she established the Los Angeles branch and Elizabeth Geddes took over as director of the Chicago office. With 50 years of professional experience, she ran what was considered at one point to be the best boutique agency in LA. She closed the office and retired in 2013. A few of the actors she represented and introduced to Hollywood include Aiden Quinn, John Cusack, Joan Cusack, Dennis Farina, Jack Wallace, Jeremy Piven, Steven Williams, Gary Cole, Ted Levine, Michael Shannon, Joel Murry and Tangie Ambrose. Earlier in her career, she was a professional print and runway model from 1963 to 1967.
Ms. Geddes attended Dixie Hollins High School in St. Petersburg, FL, graduating in 1962 with the school's Service Award. She was inspired to pursue a career in modeling by her friend and art teacher Florina Potvin. She was further influenced by her mentor, attorney Gene Shapiro. A leading expert in her areas of interest, Ms. Geddes has been affiliated with a number of professional organizations and institutions in her community and industry. She was a consultant for Worldbook Child Craft International, the Walter Heller Corporation, and American National Bank.
Throughout her career, Ms. Geddes has been honored and awarded for her contributions and achievements in her field. She has been featured in numerous honors publications, including the second edition of Who's Who in Entertainment and multiple editions of Who's Who of American Women.
Ms. Geddes has two sons, Peter Geddes and Corey Smith, and three grandchildren, Corey, Jordan and Emily. She is married to Bobby Hall and they reside between homes in Los Angeles and Baja California, Mexico.
In recognition of outstanding contributions to her profession and the Marquis Who's Who community, Ann Geddes has been featured on the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement website. Please visit www.ltachievers.com for more information about this honor.
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