ASL translator tears up during Troy Kotsur’s emotional speech

Clayton Davis Academy Award winner Troy Kotsur is a man of many talents. But above all, he’s a lover of cinema and all its infinite splendor.On the cover of Variety this week discussing his historic best supporting actor win for “CODA,” Kotsur used American Sign Language (ASL) to interpret some of the most iconic lines in movie history.

Troy Kotsur is operating on one hour of sleep, but he’s still smiling ear to ear. It’s Monday, the morning after he became the second deaf performer in Academy history to win an acting award at the Oscars (after his “CODA” co-star Marlee Matlin, who took home best actress in 1987 for “Children of a Lesser God”).

Troy Kotsur made history on Sunday by becoming the first male Deaf actor to win an Oscar for his powerful portrayal in CODA, though a recently re-surfaced interview revealed he has an interesting connection to the Star Wars universe.The 53-year-old actor's last role before CODA was as Tusken Raider Scout #1 in the fifth episode of the first season in The Mandalorian back in 2019.His character communicated with Pedro Pascal's title character through sign language, though he revealed in a January 2020 interview with The Daily Moththat he created a whole new sign language for the character. History:Troy Kotsur made history on Sunday by becoming the first male Deaf actor to win an Oscar for his powerful portrayal in CODA, though a recently re-surfaced interview revealed he has an interesting connection to the Star Wars universe Mandalorian:The 53-year-old actor's last role before CODA was as Tusken Raider Scout #1 in the fifth episode of the first season in The Mandalorian back in 2019The Mandalorian episode, entitled The Gunslinger, follows the title character heading to Tatooine in search of a bounty.While there he encounters some Tusken Raiders, with a hearing member of the crew who knew American Sign Language (ASL) suggested some form of sign language for the Tusken Raiders to use.

Following Troy Kotsur‘s big win at The Oscars over the weekend, fans are now learning that he also had a secret role in The Mandalorian.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterViewership for Sunday’s Oscars on ABC grew by 511,000 viewers during the 15-minute time span that featured Will Smith slapping Chris Rock, according to Live + Same Day Nielsen data. While the Oscars’ audience dipped from there, it spiked again during Smith’s best actor win and acceptance speech shortly after 11 p.m. ET, this time by 614,000 viewers.The most-watched portion of the entire show was the 15 minutes between 9:15 p.m.

It’s been 24 hours since the Oscars ended, but we just got our hands on some great new photos from the show that we just had to share!

Jason Momoa proved to have a big heart after risking his own warmth to give his coat to actress Kate Beckinsale after the Oscars. The Aquaman star was among the lucky A-listers who nabbed a ticket to the hottest Oscars after-party in town – the Vanity Fair bash, of course. After partying the night away at the glitziest event in Hollywood, Jason, 42, was spotted waiting for his car home outside the Annenberg Center in Beverly Hills alongside Kate, 48. The pair were seen having a good old chat but it was clear the Pearl Harbour actress was feeling a little chilly in her stunning gown, which featured a sequin bodice and sheer netting, as she hugged her arms close to her body. It didn’t take long for Jason to come to Kate’s rescue as he kindly took off his own jacket and gave it to the actress who was seen wearing the oversize blazer. They were part of a big group, which also included Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi and former Towie star Vas J Morgan. Jason had a busy night as he made a brief appearance on stage at the Oscars to present the award for best sound alongside Josh Brolin. He was in good company on the night as his stepdaughter and The Batman actress Zoe Kravitz was also in attendance and presented an award. On the red carpet, Jason caught up with reporters and spoke out about his split from wife Lisa Bonet. Speaking to Access Hollywood, the Game of Thrones actor said: ‘We’re not back together.

Sign up to our new free Indy100 weekly newsletterHe said: “I was planning on teaching them some dirty sign language but Marlee Matlin told me to behave myself, so don’t worry Marlee I won’t drop any f-bombs in my speech today. ”He also praised the “wonderful deaf theatre stages, where I was given the opportunity to develop my craft as an actor. ”Addressing his director Sian Heder, he said: “You are our bridge and your name will forever be on that bridge Sian Heder bridge in Hollywood.

Oscars. However, the Academy has been criticised for only having an ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter on stage during Coda’s acceptance speech, and no one else’s. Some viewers assumed the cast brought their own interpreters.

An award season like no other has finally come to a close with the 94th Academy Awards rolling up the virtual red carpet on a year of movie-watching at home. Today, the latest crop of winners are basking in Oscar’s glow, getting ready to tackle their first post-win projects.

CODA star Troy Kotsur's historic awards season run ended like many expected, with the actor becoming the first deaf male actor in history to win an Oscar.The 53-year-old actor, who plays fisherman and patriarch Frank Rossi in the critically-acclaimed Apple film, is only the second deaf actor to win an Oscar, following his CODA co-star Marlee Matlin, who won Best Actress in 1987 for Children of a Lesser God.Kotsur beat outCiaran Hinds (Belfast),Jesse Plemons (The Power Of The Dog),J.K Simmons (Being The Ricardos) andKodi Smitt-McPhee (The Power Of The Dog) for his first Oscar in his first nomination. First:CODA star Troy Kotsur's historic awards season run ended like many expected, with the actor becoming the first deaf male actor in history to win an Oscar Historic:The 53-year-old actor, who plays fisherman and patriarch Frank Rossi in the critically-acclaimed Apple film, is only the second deaf actor to win an Oscar, following his CODA co-star Marlee Matlin, who won Best Actress in 1987 for Children of a Lesser God Nominees:Kotsur beat out Ciaran Hinds (Belfast), Jesse Plemons (The Power Of The Dog), J.K Simmons (Being The Ricardos) and Kodi Smitt-McPhee (The Power Of The Dog) for his first Oscar in his first nominationAs Kotsur made his way to the stage, a number of celebs were seen performing the 'applause' sign in American Sign Language (ASL), where you hold up both arms and twist your hands simultaneously.Ariana DeBose, Tyler Perry, Kotsur's co-star Marlee Matlin, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith were seen performing the sign as Kotsur took to the stage to accept the award from presenterYoun Yuh-jung, who won Best Supporting Actress last year for Minari.

Video: Troy Kotsur Shares Advice For His Younger Self (ET Canada)'The Bachelor' 20th AnniversarySandra Bullock On A Spin-Off Of 'The Lost City'Maren Morris 'Humbled' By Release Of New Album'Learn To Swim' Star Thomas Antony Olajide Talks JazzNia Vardalos Looks Back At 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding'Denis Villeneuve Teases Start Of 'Dune 2' ProductionShamier Anderson And Stephan James Talk Black Academy's Legacy AwardsBeyonce, Billie Eilish To Perform At 2022 Oscars'Big Brother Canada' S10 Houseguests Experience Slop For The First TimeHarry Styles And Lizzo Dropping New Music'Survivor' S42 Castaway Jenny Kim 'Floored' By Tribe Mate's AnticsJonathan Bailey, Simone Ashley, Nicola Coughlan Tease 'Bridgerton' S2Harry Styles And Lizzo Dropping New Music'Survivor' S42 Castaway Jenny Kim Recalls Chaotic Tribal CouncilNicola Coughlan On The Importance Of Love Stories In 'Bridgerton' S2Michael Bublé On His Bromance With Simu LiuTroy then movingly paid tribute to his father, who is also deaf but unable to sign after being paralysed in a car crash. "Dad, I learned so much from you," the history-making Oscar winner declared.

Troy Kotsur’s exciting journey on the awards circuit culminated into a history-making moment at the 94th annual Oscar Awards. On Sunday, the CODA actor took home the best supporting actor prize and became the first male actor to win for a performance in American Sign Language.

Youn Yuh-Jung is getting a lot of praise on social media right now for what she did at the 2022 Academy Awards on Sunday (March 27) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

Oscar, taking home Best Actor in a Supporting Role at tonight’s (March 27) ceremony.The annual Hollywood awards show is currently underway at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, celebrating the best in cinema from the last 12 months.Kotsur played Frank Rossi in Sian Heder’s CODA, a comedy-drama about a young girl called Ruby, the only hearing person in a deaf family. He is now the first deaf male actor to win an Oscar, after his CODA co-star Marlee Matlin became the first deaf female actor to win one of the prestigious trophies back in 1987.After being presented the award by Minari star and 2021 Oscar winner Youn Yuh-jung, Kotsur delivered his speech in sign language, with a translator sharing his words with the audience. “This is amazing to be here on this journey, I cannot believe I’m here,” he said.

2022 Oscars.The 53-year-old has become the second deaf actor to win the Academy Award (and the first deaf man to ever take home the trophy). The actor scored a win for his role in the Apple TV+ drama on Sunday, March 27. Presenter Yuh-jung Youn held his statuette right next to him as he spoke to the crowd in sign language.“My dad, he was the best signer in our family.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“CODA” star Troy Kotsur made history at the Oscars as the first deaf man to win an Academy Award for acting.His victory comes 35 years after his “CODA” co-star Marlee Matlin became the first deaf actor ever to win an Oscar, for her leading role in “Children of a Lesser God.”Kotsur had formidable competition in Ciarán Hinds (“Belfast”), Jesse Plemons (“The Power of the Dog”), J.K. Simmons (“Being the Ricardos”) and Kodi Smit-McPhee (“The Power of the Dog”).

94th Academy Awards, calling it a blessing!The 53-year-old actor spoke with ET's Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner and likened his arrival at the ceremony like seeing a strenuous post-grad career finally pay off, at five times the rate. «It feels like — you know — I feel like I'm receiving five honorary PHDs tonight,» said Kotsur through an interpreter. «Like, I'm a doctor now if you know what I mean.

In one of the best stories of the entire awards season, Troy Kotsur has topped his remarkable run by winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. The “CODA” star became just the second deaf actor to win an Academy Award following his co-star Marlee Matlin who won Best Actress for “Children of a Lesser God” in 1987.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorDuring ABC’s Academy Awards broadcast on March 27, Snap will air its first-ever Oscars TV spot, honoring the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. The ad shows people using Snapchat’s augmented-reality Lenses to learn American Sign Language.The ad (watch below) was inspired by the Oscar nominations for Apple Original Films’ “CODA” — the first motion picture starring a predominantly Deaf cast to receive a best picture nomination, and Troy Kotsur as the first Deaf male actor nominated in the supporting actor category — and the Oscar nod for Netflix’s “Audible,” which follows the journey of Maryland School for the Deaf high school athlete Amaree McKenstry-Hall, for documentary short subject.

A rep for CODA star Troy Kotsur denied the actor was involved in what was described as 'a drunken mid-air altercation' during an American Airlines flight from London to Los Angeles in February, chalking it up to a 'misunderstanding.'The 53-year-old actor, according to a report from The U.K. Sun, 'had sunk about 10 small bottles of vodka and appeared to have an increasingly heated discussion in sign language with his wife' Deanne Bray, 50, a passenger on the flight told the outlet.Kotsur's rep told Dailymail.com Wednesday that 'in 2022, no airline attendant will serve a passenger 10 vodkas, nor any number of drinks even close to that amount.' The latest:A rep for CODA star Troy Kotsur, 53, denied the actor was involved in what was described as 'a drunken mid-air altercation' during an American Airlines flight from London to Los Angeles in February, chalking it up to a 'misunderstanding.' He was snapped earlier this month in LondonThe Deaf actor, who is nominated for the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Frank Rossi in the film CODA, did not have his sign language translator with him on the flight, The U.K.