Marlee Matlin is a groundbreaking actress, author, and activist, best known for being the first deaf performer to win an Academy Award for Best Actress, which she earned for her debut role in the 1986 film "Children of a Lesser God." Beyond her Oscar-winning performance, Matlin has enjoyed a successful and prolific career in film and television, advocating for representation and accessibility for the deaf community. She is a vocal advocate for disability rights and has used her platform to raise awareness about issues affecting deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
