
Biography
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.
Acted in 57
2020s
- 2021
2010s
- 2018
This Close
Annie · 4 episodes
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
Sweet Nothing in My Ear
Laura Miller
Dispatches from Nicaragua
Movie
- 2006
What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole
Amanda
- 2005
Baby Einstein: Baby Wordsworth - First Words Around The House
Movie
- 2004
What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?
Amanda
- 2003
- 2001
Kiss My Act
Casey
- 2000
Gideon's Crossing
TV
Two Shades of Blue
Beth McDaniels
1990s
- 1999
Where the Truth Lies
Dana Sue Lacey
When Justice Fails
Katy Wesson
In Her Defense
Jane Claire
Freak City
Cass
- 1997
- 1996
It's My Party
Daphne Stark
- 1995
- 1994
Against Her Will: The Carrie Buck Story
Carrie Buck
- 1993
- 1992
- 1991
L'homme au masque d'or
Sœur Maria
1980s
- 1989
Bridge to Silence
Peggy Lawrence
- 1987
- 1986
Produced 5
2010s
- 2019
Feeling Through
Executive Producer
Connecting the Dots: The Story of Feeling Through
Executive Producer
1990s
- 1999
Where the Truth Lies
Executive Producer
Directed 1
2020s
- 2023
Appearances26
2020s
- 2025
Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
Self
- 2021
A Night at the Academy Museum
Self
- 2020
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
Self
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion
Self
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2011
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
Self
2000s
- 2009
Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex's Almost Live Comedy Show
Self
- 2005
- 2003
1990s
- 1997
- 1996
- 1994
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Self (archive footage)
1980s
- 1987
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
Self
1950s
- 1953