Troy Kotsur
Born: 1968-07-24 in Mesa, Arizona, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
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
2026
- Primate as Adam
- In Cold Light as Will
2025
- Black Rabbit as Joe Mancuso
- Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore as Self
2023
- To My Father as Self
2022
- The Jennifer Hudson Show as Self - Guest
- Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge as Self
2021
- Foundation as Preem Palver
- The Book of Boba Fett ... (Other)
- CODA as Frank Rossi
2019
- The Kelly Clarkson Show as Self
- The Mandalorian as Tusken Raider Scout #1
2016
- Wild Prairie Rose as James Hansen
2013
2008
- Universal Signs as Chris
2007
- The Number 23 as Barnaby
- I See The Crowd Roar: The Story of William Dummy Hoy as Luther
2002
- Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye as Troy Myers
2001
- Scrubs as Mr. Frances
2000
- Curb Your Enthusiasm as Troy Kotsur
- Strong Medicine as Lars
1953
- The Oscars as Self