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Marlee Beth Matlin was born to Don and Libby Matlin; she was their third child. Marlee lost much of her hearing at the age of 18 months. That didn't stop her, though, from acting in a children's theatre company at age 7; she was Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz." Her deafness never held her back. As an adult she said it so eloquently: "I have always resisted putting limitations on myself... See full bio »

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Marlee Beth Matlin
in Morton Grove, Illinois, USA
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2012 Silent Knights (announced)
 
2013 Silent Voice (pre-production)
Beth
 
2012 Excision
Amber
 
2011-2012 Switched at Birth (TV series)
Melody
– Self-Portrait with a Bandaged Ear (2012) … Melody
– The Tempest (2012) … Melody
– The Homecoming (2011) … Melody
– Paradise Lost (2011) … Melody
– Dance Amongst Daggers (2011)
See all 6 episodes »
 
2011 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV series)
Professor Julia Holden
– The Two Mrs. Grissoms (2011) … Professor Julia Holden
 
2007-2009 The L Word (TV series)
Jodi Lerner
– Last Word (2009) … Jodi Lerner
– Last Couple Standing (2009) … Jodi Lerner
– Lactose Intolerant (2009) … Jodi Lerner (credit only)
– Litmus Test (2009) … Jodi Lerner (credit only)
– Leaving Los Angeles (2009) … Jodi Lerner (credit only)
See all 29 episodes »
 
2008 Sweet Nothing in My Ear (TV movie)
Laura Miller
 
2008 Nip/Tuck (TV series)
Barbara Shapiro
– Magda and Jeff (2008) … Barbara Shapiro
 
2006-2007 My Name Is Earl (TV series)
Ruby Whitlow
– The Trial (2007) … Ruby Whitlow
– Born a Gamblin Man (2006) … Ruby Whitlow
– Sticks & Stones (2006) … Ruby Whitlow
 
2007 Baby Einstein: My First Signs (video short)
Sign Language Instructor
 
2006 CSI: NY (TV series)
Gina Mitchum
– Silent Night (2006) … Gina Mitchum
 
2000-2006 The West Wing (TV series)
Joey Lucas
– Requiem (2006) … Joey Lucas
– The Mommy Problem (2005) … Joey Lucas
– The Ticket (2005) … Joey Lucas
– Opposition Research (2005) … Joey Lucas
– The Benign Prerogative (2004) … Joey Lucas
See all 17 episodes »
 
2006 What the Bleep!?: Down the Rabbit Hole (documentary)
Amanda
 
2004-2005 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV series)
Dr. Amy Solwey
– Parts (2005) … Dr. Amy Solwey
– Painless (2004) … Dr. Amy Solwey
 
2005 Desperate Housewives (TV series)
Alisa Stevens
– There Won't Be Trumpets (2005) … Alisa Stevens
 
2005 Baby Einstein: Baby Wordsworth (video short) (voice)
 
2004 What the #$*! Do We (K)now!? (documentary)
Lead
 
2003 The Division (TV series)
Ann Polton
– Testimonial (2003) … Ann Polton
 
2002 Blue's Clues (TV series)
Librarian
– Blue's Book Nook (2002) … Librarian
 
2001 Askari
Paula McKinley
 
2001 Kiss My Act (TV movie)
Casey
 
2001 Gideon's Crossing (TV series)
Lindsay Warren
– Orphans (2001) … Lindsay Warren
 
2000 The Practice (TV series)
Sally Berg
– Life Sentence (2000) … Sally Berg
 
1999 Judging Amy (TV series)
Eliza Spears
– An Impartial Bias (1999) … Eliza Spears
 
1999 Chicken Soup for the Soul (TV series)
Teacher
– The Perfect Dog (1999) … Teacher
 
1999 Where the Truth Lies (TV movie)
Dana Sue Lacey
 
1999 When Justice Fails
Katy Wesson
 
1999 Two Shades of Blue
Beth McDaniels
 
1999 In Her Defense
Jane Claire
 
1999 ER (TV series)
Sign Language Instructor
– The Storm: Part 1 (1999) … Sign Language Instructor
 
1999 Freak City (TV movie)
Cassandra
 
1997 Spin City (TV series)
Sarah Edelman
– Deaf Becomes Her (1997) … Sarah Edelman
 
1997 The Larry Sanders Show (TV series)
Marlee Matlin
– The Book (1997) … Marlee Matlin
 
1997 Dead Silence (TV movie)
Melanie Charrol
 
1993-1996 Picket Fences (TV series)
Mayor Laurie Bey / Laurie Bey
– Liver Let Die (1996) … Mayor Laurie Bey
– Bye-Bye, Bey-Bey (1996) … Mayor Laurie Bey
– Snow Exit (1996) … Mayor Laurie Bey
– This Little Piggy (1995) … Mayor Laurie Bey
– Down the Tubes (1995) … Mayor Laurie Bey
See all 13 episodes »
 
1996 It's My Party
Daphne Stark
 
1996 Snitch
Cindy
 
1995 The Outer Limits (TV series)
Jennifer Winter
– The Message (1995) … Jennifer Winter
 
1995 Sweet Justice (TV series)
Brianna Holland
– Pledges (1995) … Brianna Holland
 
1994 Against Her Will: The Carrie Buck Story (TV movie)
Carrie Buck
 
1993 Seinfeld (TV series)
Laura
– The Lip Reader (1993) … Laura
 
1991-1993 Reasonable Doubts (TV series)
Asst. Dist. Atty. Tess Kaufman
– Trust Me on This: Part 1 (1993) … Asst. Dist. Atty. Tess Kaufman
– Trust Me on This: Part 2 (1993) … Asst. Dist. Atty. Tess Kaufman
– The Ties That Bind: Part 1 (1993) … Asst. Dist. Atty. Tess Kaufman
– The Ties That Bind: Part 2 (1993) … Asst. Dist. Atty. Tess Kaufman
– Wish You Were Here (1993) … Asst. Dist. Atty. Tess Kaufman
See all 44 episodes »
 
1993 Hear No Evil
Jillian Shanahan
 
1991 The Linguini Incident
Jeanette
 
1991 L'homme au masque d'or
María
 
1989 Bridge to Silence (TV movie)
Peggy Lawrence
 
1987 Walker
Ellen Martin
 
1986 Children of a Lesser God
Sarah Norman
 
Show ShowProducer (4 titles)
2012 Silent Knights (producer) (announced)
 
2007 Baby Einstein: My First Signs (video short) (producer)
 
2003 Eddie's Million Dollar Cook-Off (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1999 Where the Truth Lies (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
2011 The Apprentice (TV series)
– 7Up Finale Part 2: Sweet Victory (2011) (performer: "For the Kids")
 
Show ShowSelf (64 titles)
2012 CinemAbility (documentary) (post-production)
Herself
 
2011 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade (TV movie)
Herself
 
2010-2011 The Wendy Williams Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 25 May 2011 (2011) … Herself
– Episode dated 15 April 2010 (2010) … Herself
 
2011 The Apprentice (TV series)
Herself - Contestant / Herself - Finalist
– 7Up Finale Part 2: Sweet Victory (2011) … Herself - Finalist
– Retro Rumble (2011) … Herself - Contestant
– Laugh On (2011) … Herself - Contestant
– Shear Madness (2011) … Herself - Contestant
– Bitter Suites (2011) … Herself - Contestant
See all 12 episodes »
 
2011 Piers Morgan Tonight (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 20 May 2011 (2011) … Herself
 
2011 Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump (TV movie)
Herself
 
2011 The Talk (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 3 February 2011 (2011) … Herself
 
2004-2010 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (TV series)
Herself / Herself - Host
– The Oregon School for the Deaf (2010) … Herself
– The Llanes Family (2006) … Herself - Host
– The Vardon Family (2004) … Herself
 
2010 Stand Up to Cancer (TV special)
Herself
 
2010 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2010 (TV movie)
Herself
 
2008-2010 Dancing with the Stars (TV series)
Herself / Herself - Audience Member
– Round One: Part 1 (2010) … Herself - Audience Member
– Round 7: Results (2008) … Herself - Audience Member
– Round 2 (2008) … Herself
– Round 9 (2008) … Herself
– Round 5: Results (2008) … Herself
See all 16 episodes »
 
2009 Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex's Almost Live Comedy Show (TV short)
Herself
 
2009 See Hear (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #29.13 (2009) … Herself
 
2009 Larry King Live (TV series)
Herself
– Marlee Matlin (2009) … Herself
 
2009 The Hour (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 15 January 2009 (2009) … Herself
 
2008 Live! with Kelly (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 24 April 2008 (2008) … Herself
 
2008 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #6.60 (2008) … Herself
 
2008 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 18 April 2008 (2008) … Herself
– Episode dated 15 April 2008 (2008) … Herself
– Episode dated 9 April 2008 (2008) … Herself
– Episode dated 8 April 2008 (2008) … Herself
– Episode dated 7 April 2008 (2008) … Herself
See all 11 episodes »
 
2008 Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 21 March 2008 (2008) … Herself
 
2008 Access Hollywood (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 19 March 2008 (2008) … Herself
– Episode dated 18 March 2008 (2008) … Herself
– Episode dated 19 February 2008 (2008) … Herself
 
2008 The Red Dress Collection 2007 Fashion Show (video documentary)
Herself
 
2004-2008 The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 21 February 2008 (2008) … Herself
– Episode dated 31 May 2004 (2004) … Herself
 
2007 10th Annual Ribbon of Hope Celebration (TV movie)
Herself
 
2007 Super Bowl XLI (TV movie)
Herself - National Anthem Performer
 
2006 Golden Karma Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2006 75th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (TV special)
Herself
 
2006 Baby Einstein: Baby's Favorite Places First Words Around Town (video short)
Herself
 
2006 AFI's 100 Years... 100 Cheers: America's Most Inspiring Movies (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2005-2006 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #2.91 (2006) … Herself
– Episode #1.80 (2005) … Herself
 
2004 I'm with Her (TV series)
Herself
– Winners & Losers & Whiners & Boozers: Part 1 (2004) … Herself
 
2002-2003 Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 21 November 2003 (2003) … Herself
– Episode dated 20 November 2003 (2003) … Herself
– Episode dated 19 November 2003 (2003) … Herself
– Episode dated 18 November 2003 (2003) … Herself
– Episode dated 17 November 2003 (2003) … Herself
See all 15 episodes »
 
2003 The 75th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Past Winner
 
2001 The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 17 July 2001 (2001) … Herself
 
1999 AFI's 100 Years... 100 Stars: America's Greatest Screen Legends (TV special documentary)
Herself
 
1999 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 15 April 1999 (1999) … Herself
 
1998 The 70th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Past Winner
 
1997 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 10 January 1997 (1997) … Herself
 
1992-1995 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Herself
– Yakety Yak (1995) … Herself
– Episode dated 4 October 1994 (1994) … Herself
– Episode dated 25 January 1993 (1993) … Herself
– Episode dated 16 November 1992 (1992) … Herself
 
1994 The Walt Disney Company Presents the American Teacher Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
1994 The 15th Annual CableACE Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Presenter
 
1994 The 51st Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Presenter: Best Actor in a TV-Series - Drama
 
1993 Super Bowl XXVII (TV movie)
Herself - National Anthem Performer
 
1993 The 50th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a TV-Series Drama
 
1993 Rock the Vote (TV movie)
Herself
 
1992 The 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Co-Presenter: Best Made for Television Movie
 
1992 In a New Light: A Call to Action in the War Against AIDS (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1992 Free to Laugh: A Comedy and Music Special for Amnesty International (TV special)
Herself
 
1992 The Player
Herself
 
1991 One on One with John Tesh (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.11 (1991) … Herself
 
1991 The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter
 
1991 The 63rd Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Film Sequence on Favorite Films (uncredited)
 
1989 All-Star Tribute to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (TV movie)
Herself
 
1989 The Arsenio Hall Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 9 August 1989 (1989) … Herself
 
1989 The 6th Annual American Cinema Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
1989 The 3rd Annual American Comedy Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
1988 The Starlight Annual Foundation Benefit (TV movie)
Herself
 
1988 The 60th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter: Best Actor in a Leading Role
 
1988 The 45th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Presenter: Best Actress/Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical
 
1987 Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1987 Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood (TV special documentary)
Herself
 
1987 De película (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 12 May 1987 (1987) … Herself
 
1987 The 59th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Winner: Best Actress in a Leading Role
 
1987 The 44th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Herself - Winner: Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama
 
1986 The 58th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Audience Member
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (6 titles)
2006-2009 Larry King Live (TV series)
 
2008 The O'Reilly Factor (TV series)
 
2005 ... A Father... A Son... Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1994 All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! (TV movie)
Herself
 
1992 Oscar's Greatest Moments (video documentary)
Herself
 
1987 Especial Oscars 86 (TV movie)
Sarah
 

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Personal Details

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Official Sites:

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Height:

5' 4" (1.63 m)
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Personal Quote:

The Earth does not belong to us: we belong to the Earth. See more »

Trivia:

Graduated from John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights, IL. See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo