Troy Kotsur made history as the first deaf man to win an Oscar, earning best supporting actor for his role in “CODA”
Troy Kotsur made history as the first deaf man to win an Oscar, earning best supporting actor for his role in “CODA” Kotsur played Frank Rossi, the father of a teenager who struggles to help her family’s fishing business while pursuing her own aspirations in music.
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Troy Kotsur made history as the first deaf man to win an Oscar, earning best supporting actor for his role in “CODA” Kotsur played Frank Rossi, the father of a teenager who struggles to help her family’s fishing business while pursuing her own aspirations in music.
“This is amazing to be here on this journey. I cannot believe I am here,” Kotsur said in a heartfelt speech delivered in sign language as he accepted the supporting actor honor.
Troy Kotsur made history as the first deaf man to win an Oscar, earning best supporting actor for his role in “CODA” “This is our moment,” he said.
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