
The only other deaf person to win an Oscar was Troy Kotsur`s “CODA” co-star Marlee Matlin. She won best actress for her role in 1986 romantic drama “Children of a Lesser God.”The only other deaf person to win an Oscar was Troy Kotsur`s “CODA” co-star Marlee Matlin. She won best actress for her role in 1986 romantic drama “Children of a Lesser God.”