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Marlee Matlin
Career
Active 1986 – present
Biography
About Marlee Matlin
Marlee Matlin has been deaf since she was 18 months old, and she turned that experience into a groundbreaking acting career. Her first movie was Children of a Lesser God, which earned her an Academy Award and made her the first deaf performer to win the Best Actress Oscar. She was born on Tuesday, August 24, 1965, in Morton Grove, Illinois, and began working professionally in 1986 at around age 20. Over 40 years later, she remains active in the industry.
An American actress and activist, Matlin is Caucasian and straight, with brown hair, blue eyes, and a height of 5'4". She has an average build, with measurements of 34–27–35 and a bra cup size of 34B. Her work extends beyond acting; she is also known for her advocacy for deaf rights and accessibility in entertainment.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1986-present (started around 20 years old; 40 years active)
- Birthplace
- Morton Grove, Illinois, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 121 lbs (or 55 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–27–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.77
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34B show conversions - UK: 34B, EU: 75B, AU: 12B, JP: 75B
Frequently asked
How did Marlee Matlin become deaf?
She became deaf at 18 months old, before she began her acting career.
What was Marlee Matlin's first movie and why is it significant?
Her first movie was Children of a Lesser God, which earned her an Academy Award and made her the first deaf performer to win Best Actress.
Did you know
- Marlee Matlin won an Academy Award for her first film, Children of a Lesser God, making her the first deaf actress to win the Best Actress Oscar.
- She has been active in the entertainment industry since approximately 1986, spanning over 40 years.
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