Troy Kotsur
July 24, 1968 (58 years old) in Mesa, Arizona, USA
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.
Known For
Credits
- 2026 · In Cold Light as Will
- 2026 · Primate as Adam
- 2025 · Black Rabbit as Joe Mancuso
- 2025 · Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore as Self
- 2023 · To My Father as Self
- 2022 · The Jennifer Hudson Show as Self - Guest
- 2022 · Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge as Self
- 2021 · Foundation as Preem Palver
- 2021 · CODA as Frank Rossi
- 2019 · The Mandalorian as Tusken Raider Scout #1
- 2019 · The Kelly Clarkson Show as Self
- 2016 · Wild Prairie Rose as James Hansen
- 2013 · No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie as Matt
- 2008 · Universal Signs as Chris
- 2007 · The Number 23 as Barnaby
- 2007 · I See The Crowd Roar: The Story of William Dummy Hoy as Luther
- 2002 · Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye as Troy Myers
- 2001 · Scrubs as Mr. Frances
- 2000 · Curb Your Enthusiasm as Troy Kotsur
- 2000 · Strong Medicine as Lars
- 1953 · The Oscars as Self
- Future · Alone as
- Future · Flash Before the Bang as
- Future · The American Winner as