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My Take
Marlee Matlin's 1987 Best Actress Oscar for Children of a Lesser God remains one of cinema's most significant wins, and I don't think we say that loudly enough. Deaf since infancy, she didn't merely deliver a great performance; she forced Hollywood's door open for an entire community. To me her career is inseparable from her activism: she has spent decades insisting that representation and rights are the same fight. That fusion of artistry and advocacy is what makes her a landmark figure rather than just a celebrated actress. I find her persistence genuinely inspiring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Marlee Matlin
- Name (Japanese)
- マーリー・マトリン
- Reading
- まーりー・まとりん
- Born
- August 24, 1965 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Snake
- Origin
- Morton Grove, Illinois, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 163 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / author / television actor / film actor / executive producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- John Hersey High School
- University
- Harper College
Awards & achievements
- 1987 honorary doctorate
- 1987 Academy Award for Best Actress
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 2021 Crystal Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Marlee Matlin born?
Born August 24, 1965 (age 60).
Where is Marlee Matlin from?
Marlee Matlin is from Morton Grove, Illinois, United States.
What does Marlee Matlin do?
Marlee Matlin works as actor, author, television actor, film actor, executive producer.
How tall is Marlee Matlin?
Marlee Matlin is 163 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.