Biography: Marlee Matlin

Birth Name: Marlee Beth Matlin

Birth Date: August 24, 1965

Birth Place: Morton Grove, Illinois, United States

Marlee Matlin, born Marlee Bethany Matlin on August 24, 1965, is an American actress known for being the youngest woman and the only deaf actress to win the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. She won this award at age 21 for her role in 'Children of a Lesser God'. Her work has also ea...