Troy Kotsur
Troy Michael Kotsur (born July 24, 1968) is an American actor and director. Deaf since birth, he was raised in Mesa, Arizona where he first became interested in acting while attending Phoenix Day School for the Deaf. He is best known for his role in the comedy drama film CODA (2021), where his performance was critically acclaimed and won him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, making him the first male deaf actor, and second overall (after Marlee Matlin) to win an acting Oscar. He is also known for roles in Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye (2002-2005), Universal Signs (2008), Primate (2025) and No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie (2013), the latter in which he also directed.
Filmography (21 titles)
5.9MovieIn Cold Light
Will · 2026
6.4MoviePrimate
Adam · 2026
7.0ShowBlack Rabbit
Joe Mancuso · 2025
7.3MovieMarlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
Self · 2025
MovieTo My Father
Self · 2023
5.6ShowThe Jennifer Hudson Show
Self - Guest · 2022
6.5ShowRunning Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge
Self · 2022
7.7ShowFoundation
Preem Palver · 2021
7.9MovieCODA
Frank Rossi · 2021
8.4ShowThe Mandalorian
Tusken Raider Scout #1 · 2019
6.3ShowThe Kelly Clarkson Show
Self · 2019
5.7MovieWild Prairie Rose
James Hansen · 2016
5.4MovieNo Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie
Matt · 2013
6.5MovieUniversal Signs
Chris · 2008
6.4MovieThe Number 23
Barnaby · 2007
MovieI See The Crowd Roar: The Story of William Dummy Hoy
Luther · 2007
7.2ShowSue Thomas: F.B.Eye
Troy Myers · 2002
8.2ShowScrubs
Mr. Frances · 2001
8.1ShowCurb Your Enthusiasm
Troy Kotsur · 2000
7.4ShowStrong Medicine
Lars · 2000
7.1ShowThe Oscars
Self · 1953