Marlee Matlin

Acting

Born: 1965-08-24
From: Morton Grove, Illinois, USA
Gender: Female
Height: 163.00 m
Popularity: 1.4

Also Known As

Marlee Beth MatlinMarlee Bethany Matlin

Biography

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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Awards & Nominations4 won · 1 nominated

🏆 Won

Crystal Award

2021
🏆 Won

honorary doctorate

1987
🏆 Won

Academy Award for Best Actress

Children of a Lesser God

1987
Nominated

Academy Award for Best Actress

Children of a Lesser God

1987
🏆 Won

star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Acting81 titles

Directing1 title

Production4 titles