Marlee Matlin (born August 24, 1965) is an American actress. Deaf since she was 18 months old, [1] Matlin is known for her portrayals of deaf women, and for her activism on behalf of deaf …

Marlee serves as the national spokeswoman for the largest provider of television closed captioning, and has spoken on behalf of CC in countries such as Australia, England, France …

Dec 3, 2025 · 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 …

Jul 17, 2024 · Marlee Matlin is an Academy Award-winning actress, author, and activist. She has been deaf since she was 18 months old.

Learn about the life and career of 4-time Emmy nominee Marlee Matlin as she shares her story in her native American Sign Language. Known for roles in The West Wing and CODA, at 21 …

Jun 20, 2025 · Marlee Matlin is a fighter. At 21, she became the first Deaf performer to win an Oscar for her role as a smart, stubborn custodian in the 1986 film “Children of a Lesser God.”

Jul 10, 2025 · Marlee Matlin is an Oscar-winning actress and deaf activist. And with new documentary "Not Alone Anymore," she proves she's "not going anywhere."