Actor
Marlee Matlin
Born August 24, 1965 in Morton Grove, Illinois, USA25 films
Marlee Bethany Matlin (born August 24, 1965) is an American actress. She is the youngest woman and the only deaf actress to date to win the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, which she won at age 21 for Children of a Lesser God. Her work in film and television has resulted in a Golden Globe award, with two additional nominations, and four Emmy nominations. Deaf since she was 2 years old, she is also a prominent member of the National Association of the Deaf.
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First watchCODA20217.9as Jackie RossiAs a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family's fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of…View filmEssential films
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25 films as actor- TBARunHolly
- 2021MultiverseDierdre
- 2021CODAJackie Rossi
- 2014Some Kind of BeautifulCindy
- 20134ClosedAlly Turner
- 2012ExcisionAmber
- 2008Sweet Nothing in My EarLaura Miller
- 2005Baby Einstein: Baby Wordsworth - First Words Around The House
- 2001AskariPaula McKinley
- 2001Kiss My ActCasey
- 2000Two Shades of BlueBeth McDaniels
- 1999Where the Truth LiesDana Sue Lacey
- 1999When Justice FailsKaty Wesson
- 1999In Her DefenseJane Claire
- 1999Freak CityCass
- 1997Dead SilenceMelanie Charrol
- 1996It's My PartyDaphne Stark
- 1994Against Her Will: The Carrie Buck StoryCarrie Buck
- 1993Hear No EvilJillian Shanahan
- 1992The PlayerMarlee Matlin
- 1991The Linguini IncidentJeanette
- 1991L'homme au masque d'orSœur Maria
- 1989Bridge to SilencePeggy Lawrence
- 1987WalkerEllen Martin
- 1986Children of a Lesser GodSarah Norman