**Marlee Matlin** (1965) is an American actress who is deaf and known for her exceptional film and television career.

Her breakthrough came in 1986 with the film **Children of a Lesser God**, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress, becoming the youngest actress to receive this award.

Matlin is famous for playing strong, resilient women, often characterized by their deafness. She has overcome linguistic and cultural barriers, bringing authenticity and depth to her characters. Among her recent notable works is **CODA** (2021), winner of the Oscar for Best Picture, in which she gave a moving performance.

Her career has paved the way for greater representation of deaf actors in the film industry.