William Hurt presenting Marlee Matlin with the Best Actress Oscar® for her performance in "Children of a Lesser God" - the 59th Annual Academy Awards® in 198...

Matlin attended the 1988 Oscars to present the Academy Award for Best Actor. After signing her introduction in ASL, she spoke aloud the names of the nominees and of Michael Douglas, the winner. Matlin was nominated for a Golden Globe for her work as the lead female role in the television series Reasonable Doubts (1991–1993).

Jan 24, 2025 · Marlee Matlin, American actress who was the first deaf performer to win an Oscar; she received the award for her moving performance in Children of a Lesser God (1986), her debut film. Matlin frequently appeared on television, with roles in such shows as Seinfeld, The Practice, and The West Wing.

American actress Marlee Matlin won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama as well as the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, for her screen debut in the 1986 romantic drama film Children of a Lesser God.

Jan 30, 2023 · "For a split second" after her name was announced, Marlee Matlin didn't believe she had won an Academy Award. The performer was up against Jane Fonda, Sissy Spacek, Kathleen Turner and Sigourney Weaver in the 1987 Best Actress race -- and her win marked the first time a deaf actor had won an Oscar.

Mar 19, 2022 · Marlee Matlin was just 21 when she earned an Academy Award for starring opposite William Hurt in the 1986 drama Children of a Lesser God, becoming the first deaf person to win an Oscar and the...

Marlee Matlin became the first deaf actress to win an Oscar. For playing: "Sally Berg". For episode: "Life Sentence". For playing "Laura". For episode "The Lip Reader". For playing "Laurie Bey". For episode "Dancing Bandit". On May 6, 2009. At 6667 Hollywood Blvd. Tied with Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem for Being the Ricardos (2021) in 2nd place.

Jul 17, 2024 · For her work on the film, Matlin won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1987. It was a remarkable accomplishment for a 21-year-old actress coming off her first film role—a feat that may...

Jan 23, 2025 · Matlin, 59, met Hurt, who died in 2022 at age 71, while filming 1986’s Children of a Lesser God. She portrayed Sarah, a deaf woman who falls in love with her speech teacher, James (Hunt). The...

Jan 5, 2024 · At the 1987 Oscars, Matlin became the first deaf person to win an Oscar and the youngest Best Actress recipient for her work in Children of a Lesser God. She attended the ceremony with her...