Marlee Matlin
Marlee Matlin made history as the deaf actress who won the Oscar for Best Actress for her debut in 'Children of a Lesser God', becoming as well one of the youngest winners in that category. Deaf since the age of two, she has built a pioneering career that opened doors for the deaf community in acting. Born in Illinois in 1965, she has worked steadily in film and television, and returned to the forefront with the award-winning 'CODA'. Her presence, expressive and full of strength, has also been that of a tireless activist for accessibility and representation.
Marlee Matlin
16 Movies
24 Series
Marlee Matlin made history as the deaf actress who won the Oscar for Best Actress for her debut in 'Children of a Lesser God', becoming as well one of the youngest winners in that category. Deaf since the age of two, she has built a pioneering career that opened doors for the deaf community in acting. Born in Illinois in 1965, she has worked steadily in film and television, and returned to the forefront with the award-winning 'CODA'. Her presence, expressive and full of strength, has also been that of a tireless activist for accessibility and representation.
Movies
Plays Jackie Rossi
CODA
2021
Plays Marlee Matlin
The Player
1992
Plays Cindy
Some Kind of Beautiful
2014
Plays Ellen Martin
Walker
1987
Plays Sarah Norman
Children of a Lesser God
1986
Plays Amber
Excision
2012
Plays Dierdre
Multiverse
2021
Plays Daphne Stark
It's My Party
1996
Plays Jillian Shanahan
Hear No Evil
1993
Plays Jeanette
The Linguini Incident
1991
Plays Paula McKinley
Askari
2001
Plays Beth McDaniels
Two Shades of Blue
2000
Plays Ally Turner
4Closed
2013
Plays Jane Claire
In Her Defense
1999
Plays Katy Wesson
When Justice Fails
1999
Plays Sœur Maria
L'homme au masque d'or
1991
TV Shows
Plays ADA Tess Kaufman
Reasonable Doubts
1991
Plays Melody Bledsoe
Switched at Birth
2011
Plays Jodi Lerner
The L Word
2004
Plays Joey Lucas
The West Wing
1999
Plays Jocelyn Turner
Quantico
2015
Plays Mayor Laurie Bey
Picket Fences
1992
Plays Harriet
The Magicians
2015
Plays Stella (voice)
Family Guy
1999
Plays Annie
This Close
2018
Plays Ruby Whitlow
My Name Is Earl
2005
Plays Laura
Seinfeld
1989
Plays Alisa Stevens
Desperate Housewives
2004
Plays Ann Polton
The Division
2001
Plays Eliza Spears
Judging Amy
1999
Plays Gina Mitchum
CSI: NY
2004
Plays Barbara Shapiro
Nip/Tuck
2003
Plays Sally Berg
The Practice
1997
Plays Julia Holden
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Marlee Matlin
I'm with Her
2003
Plays Sign Language Instructor
ER
1994
Plays Jennifer Winter
The Outer Limits
1995
Plays Marlee Matlin
Glee
2009
Plays Sarah
Spin City
1996
Plays April Hare
Adventures in Wonderland
1992
Plays Marlee Matlin
The Larry Sanders Show
1992
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
Full Filmography
Multiverse
Dierdre
2021
Film
CODA
Jackie Rossi
2021
Film
This Close
Annie · 4 episodes
2018–
TV
The Magicians
Harriet · 8 episodes
2015–
TV
Quantico
Jocelyn Turner · 13 episodes
2015–
TV
Some Kind of Beautiful
Cindy
2014
Film
4Closed
Ally Turner
2013
Film
Excision
Amber
2012
Film
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Julia Holden · 1 episode
2010–2011
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Marlee Matlin and where are they from?
Marlee Matlin is 60 years old, born on August 24, 1965 in Morton Grove, Illinois, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Marlee Matlin?
Marlee Matlin is best known for roles in CODA, The Player, Some Kind of Beautiful.
How many movies has Marlee Matlin been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1986), Marlee Matlin has appeared in 16 movies and 24 TV shows.
What was Marlee Matlin's first movie?
The career of Marlee Matlin began with Children of a Lesser God (1986).
What is Marlee Matlin's most recent movie or series?
Marlee Matlin's most recent release is Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore, which premiered on June 20, 2025.
What TV shows has Marlee Matlin appeared in?
On television, Marlee Matlin has appeared in Family Guy, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Seinfeld, Desperate Housewives.
Marlee Matlin
1965-08-24 · Morton Grove, Illinois, USA
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.