How deaf actor Troy Kotsur is revolutionising Hollywood and making it more inclusive

21 Mar 2022

Lavern de Vries

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Troy Kotsur is on an award-winning streak, becoming the first deaf actor to bag a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) award, a Bafta and a Critics Choice award for his performance in CODA. (Photo: Getty Images/Gallo Images)

He started his career in stage acting but it would take years before Hollywood would come knocking on his door.

And if it wasn’t for Oscar-winning Marlee Matlin, it’s highly likely no one would’ve known just how talented Troy Kotsur is.

The 53-year-old is now on an award-winning streak, becoming the first deaf actor to bag a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) award, a Bafta and a Critics Choice award for his moving performance in CODA. Now he’s being tipped to win the best actor Oscar.

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