Marlee Matlin
Definition
An acclaimed American actress and activist, widely recognized as the first Deaf performer to win an Academy Award for Best Actress for her debut role in 'Children of a Lesser God'.
A prominent advocate for the rights and visibility of deaf individuals within the entertainment industry and beyond.
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Marlee Matlin is such a legend that she probably interprets the inner dialogue of everyone else in Hollywood while they're still trying to find their light.
If you don't realize that Marlee Matlin set the gold standard for dramatic acting, your cinematic taste might need a hearing aid.
Trying to keep up with Marlee Matlin's career accomplishments is a workout for the ego, especially when you consider she won an Oscar before most people win a staring contest.