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Marlee Beth Matlin (born August 24, 1965) is an Academy Award-winning American actress who is almost completely deaf.
Born to Don and Libby Matlin, a Jewish couple from Morton Grove, Illinois, Matlin lost most of her hearing at the age of 18 months, following a bout of Roseola infantum. She lost all hearing in her right ear, and 80% of hearing in her left ear.
She made her stage debut at the age of seven, as Dorothy in a children's theatre version of The Wizard of Oz, and continued to appear with the same children's theatre group throughout her childhood.
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About Deafness: Marlee Matlin and Terrylene - Article about the careers of both Marlee Matlin and Terrylene, two deaf actresses.
Meta Description: [ Actresses Marlee Matlin and Terrylene, who happen to be deaf. ]
IMDb: Marlee Matlin - Profile, complete filmography, and television appearances from the Internet Movie Database.
Meta Description: [ Marlee Matlin - Filmography, Awards, Biography, Agent, Discussions, Photos, News Articles, Fan Sites ]
Marlee Matlin's Authorized Website - Articles, a biography, a filmography, and photographs are included here.
Marlee Matlin's World of Possibilities - BusinessWeek article by Assistive Technology columnist John Williams details the actress's experiences with technology and computers.
Meta Description: [ The Oscar winner, deaf since she was 18 months old, hails technology for broadening the lives -- and ambitions -- of the disabled ]
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