Troy Kotsur Pays Emotional Tribute to His Dad as He Becomes the Second Deaf Actor to Win an Oscar

Jay Ruderman There were several beautiful, gratifying moments at the 94th Academy Awards. But you would not necessarily know that by watching the viral videos circulating social media that emerged in the immediate aftermath of the ceremony, which focus on one particular distasteful incident.Today, it is time to let the dust settle on the so-called “slap heard around the world” and shift the conversation to “CODA,” enabling this year’s Best Picture winner to receive the attention and accolades it deserves.The narrative surrounding the success of “CODA” — which also took home Oscars for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Troy Kotsur) and Best Adapted Screenplay — encompasses much more than initially meets the eye.

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.

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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”).

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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.

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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.

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There’s a new Best Supporting Actor in town. During Sunday’s 94th Academy Awards, Troy Kotsurtook home the statuette for his role as Frank Rossiin Coda.

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.

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.

Troy Kotsur has made Oscars history.

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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.

Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons were able to celebrate their first Oscar nominations together at the 94th Oscars.Both Dunst, 39, and Plemons, 33, who have been dating since meeting on Fargo in 2016 and got engaged in 2017, earned their first Oscar nods for their work in The Power of the Dog.Dunst is nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for playing Rose Gordon and Plemons is up for Bes Actor in a Supporting Role for playing George Burbank in The Power of the Dog, which is up for 12 Oscars, including Best Picture. Couple:Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons were able to celebrate their first Oscar nominations together at the 94th OscarsDunst stepped out in a strapless red tulle Christian Lacroix gown for her Oscar red carpet appearance.She accessorized with sparkling diamond Fred Leighton earrings with her blonde locks pulled back for the occasion.

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