Marlee Matlin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Marlee Matlin

American actress and writer

Date of Birth: 24-Aug-1965

Place of Birth: Morton Grove, Illinois, United States

Profession: actor, writer, novelist, television actor, film actor, autobiographer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

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Marlee Beth Matlin (born August 24, 1965) is an American actress, author, and activist.
She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for Children of a Lesser God (1986) and to date is the only deaf performer to have won an Academy Award; also, having won the award at the age of 21, she is the youngest winner in the category.
Her work in film and television has resulted in a Golden Globe award, with two additional nominations, and four Emmy nominations.
Deaf since she was 18 months old, due to illness and high fevers, she is also a prominent member of the National Association of the Deaf.
Her longtime interpreter is Jack Jason.