I did my first series lead back in 1991 on a show called 'Reasonable Doubts' and have done many shows with other actors who are deaf. But 'Switched at Birth' is the first TV show where there is more than one actor who is deaf or hard of hearing and who are series regulars. Marlee Matlin actorbackbirth share on social
If I were offered a cochlear implant today, I would prefer not to have one. But that's not a statement about hearing aids or cochlear implants. It's about who you are. Marlee Matlin aidcochlearhear Change image and share on social
Google, as usual, is one step ahead of everyone and provided the means where all videos on YouTube can be automatically captioned through voice-recognition technology without having to be told that it's the responsible thing to do. Marlee Matlin aheadautomaticallycaption share on social
When I learned to sign and speak at the same time, the whole world opened up to me. That's the beauty of encouraging kids who are deaf to use whatever it takes to communicate. Marlee Matlin beautycommunicatedeaf Change image and share on social
I hope I inspire people who hear. Hearing people have the ability to remove barriers that prevent deaf people from achieving their dreams. Marlee Matlin abilityachievebarrier Change image and share on social
How many deaf people do you know in real life? Unless they live in a cave, or are 14, which seems to be true for most people in this business, what could I possibly tell them that they don't already know? Marlee Matlin businesscavedeaf share on social
The handicap of deafness is not in the ear; it is in the mind. Marlee Matlin deafnessearhandicap Change image and share on social
Maybe my way of communicating through sign made me more in tune with my body and how it moved. Who knows? I just know when I saw a stage for the first time, I wanted to be on it. Marlee Matlin bodycommunicatemake Change image and share on social
It was my father who instilled the 'never say no' attitude I carry around with me today, and who instilled in me a sense of wonder, always taking us on adventures in the car, never telling us the destination. Marlee Matlin adventureattitudecar share on social
I've been around since I was 19, I won the Oscar when I was 21, I've had a couple of TV series. I've continued to work despite the predictions of some naysayers. Marlee Matlin continuecouplehave Change image and share on social