At the 94th Academy Awards, Troy Kotsur won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'CODA,' available on Apple TV+. He is first deaf man, and second deaf performer after Marlee Matlin, to win an Academy Award.
However, long before this historic accomplishment, Kotsur already had a successful career on stage, particularly in Deaf West Theatre productions. He also has appeared in movies and on TV, including joining George Lucas’ Star Wars universe as a Tusken Raider in Disney’s 'The Mandalorian,' created by Jon Favreau and currently streaming on Disney+.
Kotsur visited Austin, Texas in June to collaborate with Dad Saves America on an upcoming documentary about his story, with a focus on the impact of dads on the flourishing of their children. Kotsur’s visit culminated in a live event at Texas School for the Deaf, during which he taught an acting workshop for students and, later in the evening, gave a speech that drew a packed audience.
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Outline:
[0:00] Intro
[1:43] The impact of “CODA”
[12:35] Choosing roles as an actor
[15:15] Educating the public about ASL
[17:00] Troy’s dad is his hero
[27:19] Rejecting victimhood
[30:27] Growing up deaf
[35:04] Cochlear implants aren’t for everyone
[42:42] The public school experience as a deaf teenager
[55:40] Troy’s dad was pillar of the community
[58:38] Advice for parents of deaf children
[1:01:17] Sending your children out into the world
[1:07:25] Acting is a tough job
[1:12:03] Bringing together deaf and hearing audiences
[1:17:34] What it means to be a hero
[1:20:09] The role of dad in the American story
[1:24:21] Troy’s plans for the future
[1:25:24] Outro
Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.
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