Troy Kotsur

Troy Kotsur

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Troy Kotsur is an American actor and director who made history in 2022 by becoming the first deaf man to win an Academy Award for acting, receiving the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'CODA.' His groundbreaking achievement has brought significant attention to the representation of deaf actors in Hollywood and has inspired many within the deaf community.

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Troy Kotsur reflected on Kaylee Hottle's death and offered his deepest condolences to the Hottle family.

Kaylee Hottle, deaf 'Godzilla' actor, killed in car crash at 18 | World News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-07-21
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Troy Kotsur is included in the casting for a film about friends on a distant island.

Sélection Le Matin : 4 films à l’affiche à ne pas rater ce week-end
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-01-23
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Troy Kotsur plays Joe Mancuso, a vengeful local gangster in Black Rabbit.

TIFF 2025: Black Rabbit’s gut-wrenching view of American life
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-09-07
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