Deaf theatre actors: 59 Photos
FAQs
Marlee Matlin is, to date, the only deaf performer to have won an Academy Award. Her career has spanned nearly five decades, including acclaim for her lead role in Children of a Lesser God in 1986, which earned her an Academy Award and a Golden Globe.
Hearing Actors Who Have Stolen Deaf Roles
| Year | Title | Actor |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Calendar Girl | Kurt Fuller |
| 1996 | Blue Rodeo | Corbin Allred |
| 1997 | In the Company of Men | Stacy Edwards |
| 1998 | Illtown | Adam Cartwright |
Deaf theatre is an alternative form of theatre which is a collaboration of deaf actors or actresses. Using open space, the performers use gesture, dance, and sign language to perform to a audience.
Marlee Matlin. She won an Academy Award at age 21 for her very first film role, making her both the youngest Best Actress winner and the only deaf person to receive the award.
3. Halle Berry. Halle Berry, the first black woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress, lost nearly 80% of her hearing in her left resulting from a blow to the head during a domestic violence incident in a previous abusive relationship. Berry is now an outspoken advocate for raising awareness about domestic violence.
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Videos
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