
Marlee Matlin
Known For
Acting
Born
1965-08-24 in Morton Grove, Illinois, USA
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.
Most Known For

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Dr. Amy Solwey

Family Guy
as Stella (voice)

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as Julia Holden

The Daily Show
as Self

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self

Seinfeld
as Laura

Desperate Housewives
as Alisa Stevens

The West Wing
as Joey Lucas

The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self

Glee
as Marlee Matlin

ER
as Sign Language Instructor

The View
as Self - Guest

Dancing with the Stars
as Self - Contestant

Dancing with the Stars
as Self - Audience Member

CSI: NY
as Gina Mitchum

The Practice
as Sally Berg

Hell's Kitchen
as Self - Restaurant Patron

Nip/Tuck
as Barbara Shapiro

The Outer Limits
as Jennifer Winter

My Name Is Earl
as Ruby Whitlow