Troy Kotsur Makes Oscars History As First Deaf Man To Win

Kotsur’s Best Supporting Actor win comes 36 years after his “CODA” co-star Marlee Matlin became the first deaf woman to win Best Actress.

Troy Kotsur may have been considered the Best Supporting Actor front-runner, but his actual win at the 2022 Academy Awards on Sunday night is much more than a mere crowd-pleaser.

The groundbreaking honor makes the 53-year-old “CODA” star the first deaf man to receive the prestigious award — and the second deaf actor to win the accolade — marking a huge moment not only in Hollywood history but in disability representation.

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