Troy Kotsur
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- July 24, 1968
- Place of birth
- Mesa, Arizona, USA
Biography
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.
Movies with Troy Kotsur
- The Number 23 2007 · ★ 6.4
- CODA 2021 · ★ 7.9
- Primate 2026 · ★ 6.4
- In Cold Light 2026 · ★ 5.9
- No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie 2013 · ★ 5.4
- Wild Prairie Rose 2016 · ★ 5.7
- Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore 2025 · ★ 7.3
- Universal Signs 2008 · ★ 6.5
- To My Father 2023
- I See The Crowd Roar: The Story of William Dummy Hoy 2007
Movies directed by Troy Kotsur
- No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie 2013 · ★ 5.4