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Marlee Matlin

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Marlee Matlin Fast Facts:

Lost her hearing at 18 months old after contracting roseola.
In 1986, at the age of 21, was the youngest performer to receive a Best Actress Oscar (for Children of a Lesser God).
Husband Kevin knew how to sign before meeting her; he had taken a course in college to fulfill a language requirement.
In 1993, performed the national anthem in American Sign Language at Super Bowl XXVII as Garth Brooks sang.
Competed on the sixth season of ABC's Dancing With the Stars, with partner Fabian Sanchez. She said at the time that her career has been about defying expectations. "I've been doing that ever since I won the Academy Award and critics said I won out of pity, just because I'm deaf." Before their elimination halfway through the season, she relied heavily on Sanchez, who demonstrated the moves as her interpreter relayed instructions.

Marlee Matlin Relationships:
Brandon Grandalski - Son
David E. Kelley - Ex-significant Other
Don Matlin - Father
Eric Matlin - Brother
Isabelle Grandalski - Daughter
Kevin Grandalski - Husband
Libby Matlin - Mother
Marc Matlin - Brother
Richard Dean Anderson - Ex-significant Other
Sarah Grandalski - Daughter
Tyler Grandalski - Son
William Hurt - Ex-significant Other
Marlee Matlin Awards:
1987 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Winner
1992 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama - Nominee
1993 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama - Nominee
1994 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1994 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series - Nominee
2000 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series - Nominee
2004 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series - Nominee
1986 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Winner
College:
Attended Harper College, Palatine, IL (studied Criminal Justice)