Acting, 1968
Troy Kotsur
Born Jul 24, 1968, 58 years old, Mesa, Arizona, USA
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.
Filmography
24 titles- 2026
PrimateAdamIMDb 6.4Movie - 2026
In Cold LightWillIMDb 5.9Movie - 2025
Black RabbitJoe MancusoIMDb 7.0Show - 2025
Marlee Matlin: Not Alone AnymoreSelfIMDb 7.3Movie - 2023
To My FatherSelfMovie - 2022
The Jennifer Hudson ShowSelf - GuestIMDb 5.6Show - 2022
Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The ChallengeSelfIMDb 6.5Show - 2021
FoundationPreem PalverIMDb 7.7Show - 2021
CODAFrank RossiIMDb 7.9Movie - 2019
The Kelly Clarkson ShowSelfIMDb 6.3Show - 2019
The MandalorianTusken Raider Scout #1IMDb 8.4Show - 2016
Wild Prairie RoseJames HansenIMDb 5.7Movie - 2013
No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy MovieMattIMDb 5.4Movie - 2008
Universal SignsChrisIMDb 6.5Movie - 2007
The Number 23BarnabyIMDb 6.4Movie - 2007
I See The Crowd Roar: The Story of William Dummy HoyLutherMovie - 2002
Sue Thomas: F.B.EyeTroy MyersIMDb 7.2Show - 2001
ScrubsMr. FrancesIMDb 8.2Show - 2000
Curb Your EnthusiasmTroy KotsurIMDb 8.1Show - 2000
Strong MedicineLarsIMDb 7.4Show - 1953
The OscarsSelfIMDb 7.1Show - AloneMovie
- Flash Before the BangMovie
- The American WinnerMovie