Marlee Matlin
Birth Name: Marlee Beth Matlin
Birth Date: 1965-08-24
Birth Place: Morton Grove, Illinois, USA
Details
Alternate Names: Marlee Beth Matlin
Physical Characteristics:
Career
First Appearances: - Children of a Lesser God (1986) as Sarah Norman
Most Important Roles: - Children of a Lesser God (1986) as Sarah Norman
- The Player (1992) as Marlee Matlin
- A Night at the Academy Museum (2021) as Self
- What the #$*! Do We (K)now!? (2004) as Amanda
- What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole (2006) as Amanda
- Walker (1987) as Ellen Martin
- Hear No Evil (1993) as Jillian Shanahan
- Excision (2012) as Amber
- Bridge to Silence (1989) as Peggy Lawrence
- Two Shades of Blue (1999) as Beth McDaniels
Career Highlights: - Children of a Lesser God (1986)
- The Player (1992)
- A Night at the Academy Museum (2021)
- What the #$*! Do We (K)now!? (2004)
- What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole (2006)
- Walker (1987)
- Hear No Evil (1993)
- Excision (2012)
- Bridge to Silence (1989)
- Two Shades of Blue (1999)
Awards
Awards: - honorary doctorate (1987)
- Academy Award (Oscar) - Academy Award for Best Actress (1987)
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Crystal Award (2021)
Full Biography
Marlee Matlin, born Marlee Bethany Matlin on August 24, 1965, is an American actress known for being the youngest woman and the only deaf actress to win the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. She won this award at age 21 for her role in 'Children of a Lesser God'. Her work has also earned her a Golden Globe award with two additional nominations, and four Emmy nominations. Matlin is notably deaf since the age of two and is a prominent member of the National Association of the Deaf.