Troy Kotsur

1968

Who they are

Born: 24 July 1968, Mesa, Arizona, USA
Known for: CODA, No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie, Universal Signs

Troy Kotsur is an American actor and director, born deaf and raised in Mesa, Arizona. He is best known for playing the father in CODA (2021). That role made him the first deaf man to win an acting Oscar, a landmark for deaf representation in film.

Where to start

CODA (2021)Full guide
His breakthrough screen role as a fisherman and father, which earned him the Oscar and worldwide recognition.
No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie (2013)Log in to add it to the library
An independent film in which he acted and also directed, showing his work behind the camera.
Universal Signs (2008)Log in to add it to the library
An earlier independent drama with a prominent role, part of his career in deaf-centred storytelling.
The Number 23 (2007)Log in to add it to the library
A role in a mainstream studio thriller, showing his work beyond small independent films.

Their films in the library

CODA2021 · Actor

Awards

2022 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (CODA)
2022 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (CODA)

The full list · 10

2007The Number 23Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Barnaby
2007I See The Crowd Roar: The Story of William Dummy HoyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Luther
2008Universal SignsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Chris
2013No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy MovieLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Matt · Director
2016Wild Prairie RoseLog in to add it to the libraryActor as James Hansen
2021CODALog in to add it to the libraryActor as Frank Rossi
2023To My FatherLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2025Marlee Matlin: Not Alone AnymoreLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2026PrimateLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Adam
2026In Cold LightLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Will

Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.