Marlee Matlin
Marlee Matlin is an acclaimed American actress known for her powerful performances and advocacy for the deaf community. She gained international fame for her role in the 1986 film 'Children of a Lesser God,' which earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress, making her the first deaf performer to win this honor. Matlin has continued to act in film and television, earning recognition for her roles in series like 'The West Wing' and 'Switched at Birth.' In addition to her acting career, she is a passionate advocate for disability rights and has worked to raise awareness about the challenges faced by the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. At the 2025 Oscars, Matlin turned heads with her elegant black ensemble by Yara Shoemaker Couture.
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Marlee Matlin noted that Sundance happened because of Robert Redford.
Hollywood mourns the death of Robert Redford | Entertainment
Jamaica· 2025-09-17
Its star Marlee Matlin posted on X, 'And Sundance happened because of Robert Redford.'
American independent cinema owes much to Sundance king Robert Redford | Robert Redford
United Kingdom· 2025-09-17
Oscar winner Marlee Matlin took to social media to share a heartfelt tribute.
Hollywood mourns Robert Redford's death at 89 with heartfelt star tributes
United States· 2025-09-17
Marlee Matlin was among those who honored Robert Redford's legacy.
De Donald Trump a Meryl Streep, EE UU llora a Robert Redford: “Uno de los leones ha muerto” | Cine: estrenos y críticas
Spain· 2025-09-17
Marlee Matlin paid tribute to Robert Redford for his influence on the Sundance Film Festival.
Mort de Robert Redford : « Un lion s’en est allé »
France· 2025-09-16
Marlee Matlin was the first deaf actress to win an Oscar at the age of 21 for her role in the film 'Children of a Lesser God'.
Mens hendes karriere eksploderede, blev hun misbrugt af sin kendte kæreste
Denmark· 2025-08-24Marlee Matlin was the first deaf actress to win an Oscar for her role in the film 'Children of a Lesser God'.
Mens hendes karriere tog fart, blev hun misbrugt af sin kendte kæresteDenmark· 2025-08-24Marlee Matlin is recognized as the first and only deaf winner of the best actress Oscar.
Wednesday to Freakier Friday: the week in rave reviews | CultureUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-09
Marlee Matlin spoke about her past and her career in Hollywood.
Marlee Matlin on Hollywood, healing and stories still untold
New Zealand· 2025-07-05
Marlee Matlin credits Henry Winkler for being a supportive mentor and friend during her difficult times.
Marlee Matlin reveals how Henry Winkler helped her after William Hurt splitUnited States· 2025-06-14
Marlee Matlin is the first deaf actor to win an Oscar and is featured in a biographical documentary at Hot Docs.
Hot Docs returns for ‘exciting new chapter’ after most tumultuous year in film festival’s history
Canada· 2025-04-18
Marlee Matlin is an actor featured in the documentary about her life and career, Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore.
Hot Docs to open with Noam Gonick’s Queer Acts of Love and Resistance in scaled-back lineupCanada· 2025-03-26
Marlee Matlin, an Oscar winner for 'Children of a Lesser God', posed with fans on the red carpet.
Oscary 2025. 97. gala wręczenia nagród Akademii Filmowej [ZDJĘCIA]
Poland· 2025-03-03
Marlee Matlin in Yara Shoemaker Couture.
Oscars 2025 Red Carpet: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Dazzle in 'Wicked' Themed Looks |
India· 2025-03-03
