Person file · Acting
Troy Kotsur
Born 1968-07-24Mesa, Arizona, USA
Troy Michael Kotsur (born July 24, 1968) is an American actor and director. Deaf since birth, he was raised in Mesa, Arizona where he first became interested in acting while attending Phoenix Day School for the Deaf. He is best known for his role in the comedy drama film CODA (2021), where his performance was critically acclaimed and won him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, making him the first male deaf actor, and second overall (after Marlee Matlin) to win an acting Oscar. He is also known for roles in Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye (2002-2005), Universal Signs (2008), Primate (2025) and No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie (2013), the latter in which he also directed.
Screen work
Movies & roles
In Cold LightWillPrimateAdamMarlee Matlin: Not Alone AnymoreSelfTo My FatherSelfCODAFrank RossiWild Prairie RoseJames HansenNo Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy MovieMattUniversal SignsChrisThe Number 23BarnabyI See The Crowd Roar: The Story of William Dummy HoyLutherFlash Before the BangRoleThe American WinnerRoleAloneRole