8.4
TV
Acting
Troy Kotsur
- Born
- (age 58)
- Birthplace
- Mesa, Arizona, USA
- Credits
- 25 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
8.4
TV
6.4
Movie
The Number 23
7.5
TV
The Book of Boba Fett
7.9
Movie
CODA
7.7
TV
Foundation
8.1
TV
Curb Your Enthusiasm
6.4
Movie
Primate
8.2
TV
Scrubs
7.0
TV
Black Rabbit
5.9
Movie
In Cold Light
5.6
TV
The Jennifer Hudson Show
7.2
TV
Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye
7.4
TV
Strong Medicine
5.4
Movie
No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie
5.7
Movie
Wild Prairie Rose
6.5
Movie
Universal Signs
Movie
I See The Crowd Roar: The Story of William Dummy Hoy
Acting credits 24
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Flash Before the Bang Film | |
| TBA | The American Winner Film | |
| TBA | Alone Film | |
| 2026 | In Cold Light Film | Will |
| 2026 | Primate Film | Adam |
| 2025 | Black Rabbit TV | Joe Mancuso (8 ep) |
| 2025 | Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore Film | Self |
| 2023 | To My Father Film | Self |
| 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show TV | Self - Guest (1 ep) |
| 2022 | Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2021 | Foundation TV | Preem Palver (5 ep) |
| 2021 | CODA Film | Frank Rossi |
| 2019 | The Mandalorian TV | Tusken Raider Scout #1 (1 ep) |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 2016 | Wild Prairie Rose Film | James Hansen |
| 2013 | No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie Film | Matt |
| 2008 | Universal Signs Film | Chris |
| 2007 | The Number 23 Film | Barnaby |
| 2007 | I See The Crowd Roar: The Story of William Dummy Hoy Film | Luther |
| 2002 | Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye TV | Troy Myers (5 ep) |
| 2001 | Scrubs TV | Mr. Frances (1 ep) |
| 2000 | Curb Your Enthusiasm TV | Troy Kotsur (1 ep) |
| 2000 | Strong Medicine TV | Lars (1 ep) |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self (2 ep) |
Crew credits 2
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Book of Boba Fett TV | Other (7 ep) |
| 2013 | No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie Film | Director |