Date of Birth: March 6, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Biography
Millicent “Millie” Simmonds is an American actress who has garnered critical acclaim for her performances despite her young age and being deaf. She was born in Bountiful, Utah. Millicent lost her hearing at a very young age due to a medication overdose. However, she never let her hearing impairment deter her dreams. Encouraged by her mother, she learned American Sign Language (ASL) and attended the Jean Massieu School of the Deaf, where she discovered her passion for acting. Millicent’s breakthrough role came in 2017 when she was cast in Todd Haynes’ film “Wonderstruck,” based on Brian Selznick’s novel. Her performance was widely praised, and it opened doors for her in Hollywood. In 2018, she starred in the critically acclaimed horror film “A Quiet Place,” directed by John Krasinski, where she played Regan Abbott, a deaf girl living in a post-apocalyptic world. The film was a box office hit, and Millicent’s performance was once again lauded for its authenticity and emotional depth. She reprised her role in the sequel, “A Quiet Place Part II,” released in 2020. Aside from her acting career, Millicent is an advocate for the deaf community, frequently speaking out on issues related to disability representation in media. She strives to inspire other young deaf individuals to pursue their dreams regardless of the obstacles they may face.
5 Interesting Facts about Millicent Simmonds
1. Millicent Simmonds lost her hearing at just 12 months old due to a medication overdose.
2. She learned American Sign Language (ASL) and attended the Jean Massieu School of the Deaf.
3. Her first major film role was in “Wonderstruck” (2017), directed by Todd Haynes.
4. She starred in the box office hit “A Quiet Place” (2018) and its sequel.
5. Millicent is an advocate for the deaf community and frequently speaks out about disability representation in media.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Millicent Simmonds
1. “Acting is the one place where I can express myself freely without having to worry about communication barriers.”
2. “Being deaf is not a disability; it’s a different ability.”
3. “I want to show people that deaf people can do anything that anyone else can.”
4. “I’m proud to be part of a film that shows the strength of a family and the importance of communication.”
5. “Representation matters. When we see people like us on screen, it makes us feel seen and valued.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Millicent Simmonds’ highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $1 million.
Children
As of the latest information available, Millicent Simmonds does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Millicent Simmonds on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7997145/
2. [Millicent Simmonds on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millicent_Simmonds
3. [Millicent Simmonds’ Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/milliesimm/
