name of actress who is deaf
Marlee Matlin. Marlee Matlin is one of the best-known deaf actresses in the country. Matlin received a Best Actress Academy Award for her film debut in the 1986 movie Children of a Lesser God opposite William Hurt.Matlin gave a brilliant portrayal of a troubled young deaf woman who falls in love with a teacher in deaf education.ver the last 30 years the deaf community has become increasingly represented within Hollywood. Deaf actors and actresses have dispelled misconceptions about deaf people and have demonstrated that you donât have to have perfect hearing to be a star â just talent.