Updated Feb 20, 2026
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163 cm (5'4")
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American English, American Sign Language, English
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♍ Virgo
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蛇 Snake
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Marlee Matlin: American actress.
Born (age 60).
Marlee Matlin has 14 credits in our database.
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Academy Award for Best Actress
1987
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Biography
Marlee Matlin (born August 24, 1965) is an American actress. Deaf since she was 18 months old, Matlin is known for her portrayals of deaf women, and for her activism on behalf of deaf individuals in Hollywood and other industries. Her accolades include an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for a British Academy Film Award and four Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2009, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Matlin made her acting debut playing Sarah Norman in the romantic drama film Children of a Lesser God (1986), winning the Academy Award for Best Actress and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama; she is the first deaf performer to win an Academy Award, the youngest winner in the Best Actress category, and one of four women to win the award for their screen debut.
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How old is Marlee Matlin?
Marlee Matlin is 60 years old, born on .
What movies or shows has Marlee Matlin been in?
Marlee Matlin has 14 credits in our database. Notable titles include CODA (2021), Switched at Birth (2011), My Name Is Earl (2005), The L Word (2004), What the Bleep Do We Know!? (2004).
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You can find more about Marlee Matlin on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
