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Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
Learn about the life and career of 4-time Emmy nominee Marlee Matlin as she shares her story in her native American Sign Language. Known for roles in The West Wing and CODA, at 21 years old, Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Oscar.
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Marlee Matlin on her childhood in Illinois
Marlee Matlin visits the house she grew up in Morton Grove, Illinois.
Marlee Matlin changed how "CODA" was cast
Marlee Matlin refused to allow a hearing actor to play her Deaf husband in the 2021 film “CODA.”
How Henry Winkler helped Marlee Matlin through a turbulent time in her life
Henry Winkler took Marlee Matlin in for two years while she recovered from a turbulent time.