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Marlee Matlin (born August 24, 1965) is an American actress, author, and activist. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, in addition to nominations for a BAFTA Award, and four Primetime Emmy Awards .
Marlee Matlin is an Oscar-winning actress, producer and director who is deaf. She is known for her roles in Children of a Lesser God, Picket Fences, CODA and more.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Academy Award winner Marlee Matlin, who pursued a professional acting career despite being legally deaf, is an inspirational role model to many.
Jun 20, 2024 · Marlee Matlin (born August 24, 1965, Morton Grove, Illinois, U.S.) is an American actress and activist who was the first deaf performer to win an Academy Award, for best actress for her debut film performance, in Children of a Lesser God (1986).
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Actress: CODA. Marlee Beth Matlin was born on August 24, 1965 in Morton Grove, Illinois, to Libby (Hammer) and Donald Matlin, an automobile dealer. She has two older brothers. Her family is of Russian Jewish and Polish Jewish descent.
- August 24, 1965
Learn about Marlee Matlin's life and career, from her film debut in Children of a Lesser God to her roles in The West Wing, Dancing with the Stars and Quantico. Discover her achievements, awards, activism and passion for sign language.
Mar 19, 2022 · Marlee Matlin was just 21 when she earned an Academy Award for starring opposite William Hurt in the 1986 drama Children of a Lesser God, becoming the first deaf person to win an Oscar and the ...
