Marlee Matlin on deaf actors in Hollywood

Academy Award-Winning actress Marlee Matlin once told 'CODA' executives that she’d leave the cast if they hired a hearing actor to play a deaf role. She shares her #BriefButSpectacular take on deaf actors in Hollywood.
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[@cindysmith6612]

Haven't seen you on t.v for a while. I have always admired you! Great to see your doing wonderful ❤

[@rreneebernard]

I loved that movie!!! She is a great actress!!