Troy Kotsur
Biography
Troy Michael Kotsur is an American actor and director who has been acting and directing for over 20 years. Born on July 24, 1968, in Mesa, Arizona, he has been deaf since birth. He made his acting debut in the late 1980s working with the National Theatre of the Deaf. Throughout his career, he has appeared on stage, on television, and in major films, including a supporting role in The Number 23 starring Jim Carrey. He garnered critical acclaim and rave reviews for his leading role in the 2021 feature film CODA, which won Best Ensemble Cast at Sundance and led to its sale to Apple. For his role in the film, he earned multiple awards, including an Oscar, a BAFTA, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Career overview
Troy Michael Kotsur is an American actor born deaf on July 24, 1968, in Mesa, Arizona. He has been acting and directing for over twenty years, beginning his career in the late 1980s by working with the National Theatre of the Deaf. Throughout his career, Kotsur has worked across stage, television, and film, establishing a diverse acting portfolio that includes numerous memorable television roles, a supporting role in the film The Number 23 starring Jim Carrey, and a lead role in a Broadway run of a Tony Award-winning play.
Kotsur achieved a major career breakthrough with his leading role in the 2021 feature film CODA. His performance received critical acclaim and rave reviews, and he is credited as a prime reason for the film's festival success at Sundance, where it won Best Ensemble Cast and subsequently led to a twenty-five million dollar sale to Apple. For his work in CODA, Kotsur garnered widespread recognition and numerous prestigious awards, including an Oscar, a BAFTA Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
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25 titles- Primate (2026) as Adam
- In Cold Light (2026) as Will
- Black Rabbit (2025) as Joe Mancuso
- Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore (2025) as Self
- To My Father (2023) as Self
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self - Guest
- Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge (2022) as Self
- Foundation (2021) as Preem Palver
- The Book of Boba Fett (2021) Other
- CODA (2021) as Frank Rossi
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- The Mandalorian (2019) as Tusken Raider Scout #1
- Wild Prairie Rose (2016) as James Hansen
- No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie (2013) as Matt
- No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie (2013) Director
- Universal Signs (2008) as Chris
- The Number 23 (2007) as Barnaby
- I See The Crowd Roar: The Story of William Dummy Hoy (2007) as Luther
- Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye (2002) as Troy Myers
- Scrubs (2001) as Mr. Frances
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Troy Kotsur
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Lars
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- The American Winner
- Flash Before the Bang
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Troy Kotsur best known for?
Troy Kotsur is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Primate (2026), Black Rabbit (2025), The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022), Foundation (2021).
When and where was Troy Kotsur born?
Troy Kotsur was born on July 24, 1968 in Mesa, Arizona, USA.
How many credits does Troy Kotsur have?
Troy Kotsur has accumulated over 25 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2026.
What is Troy Kotsur's background in cinema and television?
Troy Michael Kotsur is an American actor and director who has been acting and directing for over 20 years. Born on July 24, 1968, in Mesa, Arizona, he has been deaf since birth. He made his acting debut in the late 1980s working with the National Theatre of the Deaf. Throughout his career, he has appeared on stage, on ...