Marlee Bethany Matlin (born August 24, 1965) is an American actress. She is the youngest woman and the only deaf actress to date to win the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, which she won at age 21 for Children of a Lesser God. 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 2 years old, she is also a prominent member of the National Association of the Deaf.
Marlee Matlin has 79 screen credits in a career dating back to 1986. Their work is anchored in the What the Bleep! Collection universe with 2 titles. Signature works include CODA, Children of a Lesser God, Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
