Troy Kotsur Pays Emotional Tribute to His Dad as He Becomes the Second Deaf Actor to Win an Oscar
28.03.2022 - 04:45
/ etonline.com
94th Academy Awards, Troy Kotsurtook home the statuette for his role as Frank Rossiin .The actor beat out Ciarán Hinds (), Jesse Plemons (), J.K. Simmons (), and Kodi Smit-McPhee () to take home his first Academy Award on his first nomination.«This is amazing to be here on this journey.
I cannot believe I'm here,» Kotsur began his acceptance speech. «Thank you so much to all the members of the Academy for recognizing my work.»Kotsur next touched on the cast's recent visit to the White House, where they met President Joe Biden, and first lady Dr.
Jill Biden.«I was planning on teaching them some dirty sign language, but Marlee Matlin told me to behave myself,» he quipped. «So don't worry, Marlee, I won't drop any f-bombs in my speech today. Instead, I want to thank all the wonderful deaf theater stages where I was allowed and given the opportunity to develop my craft as an actor.»Kotsur next thanked his dad, saying, «He was the best signer in our family. But he was in a car accident and he became paralyzed from the neck down. And he no longer was able to sign. Dad, I learned so much from you I'll always love you. You are my hero.»The actor ended his speech by dedicating his award «to the deaf community, the community, and the disabled community,» telling them, «this is our moment.»Kotsur, who is the second deaf actor to take home a statuette, has been on the receiving end of many accolades this awards season, taking home the BAFTA, Critics Choice Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award for his role in .When ET spoke with Kotsur after his SAG win, the actor revealed how he had been inspired by his co-star, Marlee Matlin.«I feel like the first time a deaf person won an Oscar, it was a long journey.
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