Troy Michael Kotsur (/ ˈkɒtsər /; born July 24, 1968) is an American actor. Born deaf, Kotsur made his acting debut in the late 1980s working with the National Theatre of the Deaf. His television debut was in a 2001 episode of Strong Medicine and …

Troy Kotsur has been acting and directing for over 20 years. Deaf since birth, he was raised in Mesa, AZ. In his career he has had critically acclaimed performances in major films, a lead role in the Broadway run of a Tony Award-winning play, and numerous memorable roles on Television.

Jul 17, 2024 · Troy Kotsur is the first deaf male actor, and the second deaf actor, to receive an Oscar. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his breakthrough role in the movie CODA...

5 days ago · Troy Kotsur achieved significant recognition for his role as Frank Rossi in the acclaimed film CODA (2021), where he portrayed a deaf fisherman struggling to understand his hearing daughter’s dreams of pursuing music. The film explores the complexities faced by children of deaf adults and presents a heartfelt narrative that resonated with ...

Troy Kotsur has been acting and directing for over 20 years. Deaf since birth, he was raised in Mesa, AZ. In his career he has had critically acclaimed performances in major films, a lead role in the Broadway run of a Tony Award-winning play, and numerous memorable roles on Television.

Mar 28, 2022 · Troy Kotsur is breaking barriers both on and off the screen. The Arizona-born actor, who stars in 2021's feature film CODA, might've won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor at the 2022...

Mar 28, 2022 · Following his historic win, here’s what you need to know about Troy Kotsur. Troy Kotsur has been deaf since he was born in 1968 in Mesa, Ariz. He attended Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., to study acting. The university specializes in the education of deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

Mar 24, 2022 · Troy Kotsur is just the second actor who’s deaf to be nominated for an Academy Award. His performance in the best-picture nominee “CODA" has elevated the 53-year-old Kotsur to Hollywood’s biggest stages while making history for the Deaf community.

Mar 22, 2022 · Hollywood's awards season has been a whirlwind for "CODA" star Troy Kotsur. In the lead-up to the Academy Awards, Kotsur has picked up best supporting actor trophies at the Screen Actors Guild...

Mar 4, 2022 · As actor Troy Kotsur remembers it, receiving his first Academy Award nomination in February — for his supporting role in Apple TV+'s "CODA," was an utterly thrilling moment: He was...