Troy Kotsur
Acting
Born: 1968-07-24 in Mesa, Arizona, USA
Biography
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.
Known For
The Mandalorian
Tusken Raider Scout #1
The Number 23
Barnaby
CODA
Frank Rossi
Foundation
Preem Palver
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Troy Kotsur
Primate
Adam
Scrubs
Mr. Frances
Black Rabbit
Joe Mancuso
The Oscars
Self
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self
In Cold Light
Will
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self - Guest
Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye
Troy Myers
Strong Medicine
Lars
Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge
Self
No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie
Matt
Wild Prairie Rose
James Hansen
Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
Self
Universal Signs
Chris
To My Father
Self
I See The Crowd Roar: The Story of William Dummy Hoy
Luther