Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
Preview: 10/14/2025 | 2m 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Learn about Marlee Matlin, Oscar-winning actress and champion of the Deaf community.
Learn about the life and career of 4-time Emmy nominee Marlee Matlin as she shares her story in her native American Sign Language. Known for roles in The West Wing and CODA, at 21 years old, Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Oscar.
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Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
Preview: 10/14/2025 | 2m 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Learn about the life and career of 4-time Emmy nominee Marlee Matlin as she shares her story in her native American Sign Language. Known for roles in The West Wing and CODA, at 21 years old, Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Oscar.
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