Cast & creator
Troy Kotsur
Best known for The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Jennifer Hudson Show, Scrubs
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.
Also known as: Troy Michael Kotsur, Трой Котсар
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1953–2026 · acting roles
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Across film & television
Filmography (26)
Showing 26 of 26 credits
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self
2019
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self - Guest
2022
Scrubs
Mr. Frances
2001
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Troy Kotsur
2000
Strong Medicine
Lars
2000
The Mandalorian
Tusken Raider Scout #1
2019
Foundation
Preem Palver
2021
The Oscars
Self
1953
Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye
Troy Myers
2002
The Book of Boba Fett
Other
2021
CODA
Frank Rossi
2021
Primate
Adam
2026
Black Rabbit
Joe Mancuso
2025
The Number 23
Barnaby
2007
Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge
Self
2022
In Cold Light
Will
2026
Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
Self
2025Flash Before the Bang
No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie
Matt
2013No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie
Director
2013
Universal Signs
Chris
2008
I See The Crowd Roar: The Story of William Dummy Hoy
Luther
2007The American Winner
Wild Prairie Rose
James Hansen
2016
To My Father
Self
2023