Troy Kotsur

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

1.3081

Gender

Male

Birthday

24-Jul-1968

Age

(58 years old)

Place of Birth

Mesa, Arizona, USA

Also Known As
  • Troy Michael Kotsur
  • Трой Котсар

Troy Kotsur

Biography

Troy Michael Kotsur (born July 24, 1968) is an American actor and director. Deaf since birth, he was raised in Mesa, Arizona where he first became interested in acting while attending Phoenix Day School for the Deaf. He is best known for his role in the comedy drama film CODA (2021), where his performance was critically acclaimed and won him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, making him the first male deaf actor, and second overall (after Marlee Matlin) to win an acting Oscar. He is also known for roles in Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye (2002-2005), Universal Signs (2008), Primate (2025) and No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie (2013), the latter in which he also directed.


Credits

I See The Crowd Roar: The Story of William Dummy Hoy I See The Crowd Roar: The Story of William Dummy Hoy (2007) Character: Luther
A true story of a courageous boy who becomes a legend. Living a dream that wouldn't die; his passion empowered him to historically change the course of baseball. Facing challenges on every front he conquers all with his belief and determination; a true hero. A life changing story!
To My Father To My Father (2023) Character: Self
To My Father depicts Deaf actor Troy Kotsur's journey to winning an Oscar and his father's inspiring influence on him, despite a tragic accident.
No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie (2013) Character: Matt
A deaf actor who plays a superhero on a TV show must look beyond the cape to inspire a deaf boy to believe in himself.
In Cold Light In Cold Light (2026) Character: Will
Fresh out of prison, Ava's attempt to reclaim her drug operation collapses when she witnesses a brutal crime, forcing her to flee into a nightmarish underworld where allies are scarce and enemies multiply by the minute.
Primate Primate (2026) Character: Adam
College student Lucy and her friends spend their vacation at her family's home in Hawaii, which includes her pet chimpanzee, Ben. However, when Ben contracts rabies after being bitten by a rabid animal, the group must fight for their lives in order to avoid the now-violent chimp.
Wild Prairie Rose Wild Prairie Rose (2016) Character: James Hansen
In 1952 Rose Miller returns to her rural hometown of Beresford, South Dakota to care for her ailing mother. Once there, she falls in love with a deaf man and must decide if she has the courage to follow her heart.
Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore (2025) Character: Self
In 1987, Marlee Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award and was thrust into the spotlight at 21 years old. Reflecting on her life in her primary language of American Sign Language, Marlee explores the complexities of what it means to be a trailblazer.
CODA CODA (2021) Character: Frank Rossi
As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family's fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of music and her fear of abandoning her parents.
The Number 23 The Number 23 (2007) Character: Barnaby
Animal control officer Walter Sparrow becomes obsessed with a novel that he believes was written about him, as more and more similarities between himself and his literary alter ego seem to arise.
Universal Signs Universal Signs (2008) Character: Chris
After the death of his fiancée's daughter while in his care, a deaf man shuts himself off from the world. Haunted by memories, it is only through new friendship that he can learn to forgive, love, and reconnect.



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