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Troy Kotsur makes history as first deaf male Oscar nominee and his film CODA earns Best Picture nod
Troy Kotsur has made history as the first deaf male Oscar nominee for his work in the film CODA.The 94th Academy Awards nominations were announced on Tuesday morning as the 53-year-old veteran was recognized in the Actor in a Supporting Role category.His co-star Marlee Matlin became the first deaf actor - male or female - nominee and winner in 1987 for her work in Children Of A Lesser God. Blazing a trail:Troy Kotsur (seen in November) has made history as the first deaf male Oscar nominee for his work in the film CODA as the 94th Academy Awards nominations were announced on Tuesday morningAs if that already wasn't enough history made CODA became the first movie lead by a predominantly deaf cast to be nominated for Best Picture.