Troy Kotsur is 'blessed' to be Oscar nominee, admits award-winning CODA has already changed his life

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Troy Kotsur discussed being nominated for an Oscar during an interview with People that was published on Saturday.During the sit-down, the 53-year-old actor, who starred in the 2021 comedy-drama film CODA, spoke about how being put up for the award and receiving exposure from the acclaimed feature had changed his life.The performer has been nominated for theAcademy Award for Best Supporting Actor in the flick, where he portrayed a struggling fisherman attempting to provide for his family.

Giving his thoughts:Troy Kotsur discussed being nominated for an Oscar during an interview with People that was published on Saturday; he is seen earlier this monthKotsur said he was grateful for the continued support by his loved ones throughout the length of his career as a performer.'It's most important for me to really have my family there because I've been through so much as an actor over the last 35 years, and I almost lost my family because of financial reasons and other problems,' he said.

The actor then pointed out that, prior to the release of the movie, he was in dire straits regarding his finances.'I didn't have any retirement or savings or a way to support my daughter through college, and so I was worried,' he recalled.

In the nick of time:The actor then pointed out that, prior to the release of the movie, he was in dire straits regarding his finances Kostur remarked that being put up for the Oscar had widened his professional prospects and all but ensured his future success.'I'm so blessed to have been a nominee.It really has saved my career, and I'm able to go to the next level,' he said.He noted that, after CODA's release, 'I was able to say, "Finally, hearing people are able to feel and see and experience my silent.