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 individuals in …

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 and Italy.

Dec 3, 2025 · Marlee Matlin, American actress who was the first deaf performer to win an Oscar; she received the award for her moving performance in Children of a Lesser God (1986), her debut film. …

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.”

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

This article lists the film, television, and theater appearances of American actress Marlee Matlin.