"CODA" Star Troy Kotsur Becomes The First Deaf Man To Win An Oscar

Emily Moulin
Fri, 01 Apr 2022 15:50:09 -0700

On March 27, 2022, Troy Kotsur became the first Deaf male actor to win an Oscar. The 53-year-old, who won Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Frank Rossi in "CODA," is only the second Deaf actor to attain the prestigious award. In 1987, Marlee Matlin took home the Best Actress award for her role as Sarah in the movie "Children of a Lesser God."