Marlee Matlin
Acting
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.
Born: August 24, 1965
Place of Birth: Morton Grove, Illinois, USA
Known For
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
Go back to the beginning of television's longest-running primetime drama with behind-the-scenes footage, memorable scenes and exclusive interviews with the actors, creators and crew members.
Cosmos
Famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson provides clarity for the vision of the cosmos as he voyages across the universe with never-before-told stories that delve into the scientific concepts of the laws of gravity and the origins of space and time.
Seinfeld
A stand-up comedian and his three offbeat friends weather the pitfalls and payoffs of life in New York City in the '90s. It's a show about nothing.
The West Wing
The West Wing provides a glimpse into presidential politics in the nation's capital as it tells the stories of the members of a fictional presidential administration. These interesting characters have humor and dedication that touches the heart while the politics that they discuss touch on everyday life.
A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote
Taped at Los Angeles’ iconic Orpheum Theatre, this staged presentation of The West Wing’s “Hartsfield’s Landing” episode stars core cast members along with special guest stars. Act Breaks feature commentary from former First Lady Michelle Obama, President Bill Clinton and Lin-Manuel Miranda who share messages about the vital importance of making our voices heard in every election.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.
Desperate Housewives
Looking down on her friends and family isn't a way of life for Mary Alice Young... it's a way of death. One day, in her perfect house, in the loveliest of suburbs, Mary Alice ended it all. Now she's taking us into the lives of her family, friends and neighbors, commenting from her elevated P.O.V.
CODA
As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family's fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of music and her fear of abandoning her parents.
ER
ER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by the dedicated physicians and staff of its overburdened emergency room.
Blue's Clues
Blue's Clues is a colorful and learning series that is targeted at the younger crowd, but can be enjoyed by all. The host, Steve Burns, invites viewers daily into the Blue's Clues house to help him out, learn and have fun. The show is based around the host looking for three clues that Blue provides by labelling them with a pawprint to figure something out and in the process, having an adventure.
Filmography
as Dierdre
as Jackie Rossi
as Self
as Self
as Self - Guest
as Annie
as Harriet
as Jocelyn Turner
as Cindy
as Annie Jump Cannon (voice)
as Herself
as Ally Turner
as Amber
as Melody Bledsoe
as Self
as Marlee Matlin
as Laura Miller
as Amanda
as Ruby Whitlow
as Self - Contestant
as Self - Audience Member
as Self - Restaurant Patron
as Alisa Stevens
as Gina Mitchum
as Amanda
as Jodi Lerner
as Self
as Barbara Shapiro
as Paula McKinley
as Casey
as Ann Polton
as Julia Holden
as Joey Lucas
as Dr. Amy Solwey
as Eliza Spears
as Dana Sue Lacey
as Katy Wesson
as Jane Claire
as Beth McDaniels
as Stella (voice)
as Cass
as Melanie Charrol
as Self - Guest
as Sally Berg
as Sarah
as Self
as Daphne Stark
as Jennifer Winter
as Carrie Buck
as Sign Language Instructor
as Self (archive footage)
as Jillian Shanahan
as Mayor Laurie Bey
as Laurie Bey
as Marlee Matlin
as Marlee Matlin
as April Hare
as ADA Tess Kaufman
as Jeanette
as Sœur Maria
as Laura
as Peggy Lawrence
as Ellen Martin
as Sarah Norman
as Self