Date of Birth: August 24, 1965
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
Marlee Matlin is an American actress, author, and activist who has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry and the Deaf community. Born on August 24, 1965, in Morton Grove, Illinois, Matlin lost most of her hearing at 18 months due to a bout of illness and high fevers. Despite her hearing loss, she developed a passion for acting at a young age. Matlin’s career took off when she starred in the 1986 film “Children of a Lesser God,” a role that earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress at the age of 21, making her the youngest actress to receive the award in that category and the only deaf performer to have won an Oscar. She has also been nominated for several Golden Globe Awards and Primetime Emmy Awards for her work in television series such as “Picket Fences,” “The West Wing,” and “Switched at Birth.” Beyond acting, Matlin is a dedicated advocate for the Deaf community and has worked tirelessly to promote the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities. She has written several books, including her autobiography “I’ll Scream Later,” which details her experiences in Hollywood and her journey as a deaf actress.
5 Interesting Facts about Marlee Matlin
1. Marlee Matlin is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and often incorporates it into her acting roles.
2. She was appointed by President Bill Clinton to the Corporation for National Service and served as an advocate for people with disabilities.
3. Matlin competed on the sixth season of “Dancing with the Stars” and reached the sixth round.
4. She has been married to Kevin Grandalski since 1993 and the couple has four children.
5. In addition to her acting career, Matlin is a New York Times bestselling author.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Marlee Matlin
1. “Silence is the last thing the world will ever hear from me.”
2. “Every one of us, whatever our abilities, has something to contribute.”
3. “I’ve always believed that you should never, ever give up and you should always keep fighting even when there’s only a slightest chance.”
4. “The handicap of deafness is not in the ear; it is in the mind.”
5. “It was ability that mattered, not disability, which is a word I’m not crazy about using.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At her peak, Marlee Matlin’s net worth has been estimated to be approximately $11 million.
Children
Marlee Matlin has four children with her husband Kevin Grandalski: Sarah, Brandon, Tyler, and Isabelle.
Relevant Links
1. [Marlee Matlin on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000521/
2. [Marlee Matlin’s Official Website](http://www.marleematlinsite.com/
3. [Marlee Matlin’s Biography on Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/actor/marlee-matlin
4. [Marlee Matlin on Twitter](https://twitter.com/MarleeMatlin
5. [Marlee Matlin on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/themarleematlin/
