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Famous and Historic Deaf People - Admiring Famous and Histori…
Who is the famous or historic deaf person that you admire?
Marlee Matlin - An Interview with Marlee Matlin
Mention Marlee Matlin to anyone, deaf or hearing, and they most likely will immediately say they know who she is. That is a strong indicator of how successful her career as an actress, writer, and producer has been. As busy as she is, Matlin took the time to sit down for an interview with About.com.
Review - Marlee Matlin Autobiography "I'll Scream Later"
Guide review of Marlee Matlin's autobiographical book, "I'll Scream Later."
Famous Deaf People
Read about famous and historic deaf people throughout the years.
Marlee Matlin on Being Deaf
Marlee Matlin, an actress who is deaf, describes what being deaf means to her.
Deanne Bray-Kotsur - Sue Thomas F.B.Eye Actress
Interview with Deanne Bray-Kotsur, who had starred in Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye.
People - Marlee Matlin
Actress Marlee Matlin, Academy Award-winning actress and star of the 2008 cast of Dancing With the Stars, is perhaps one of the more well-known deaf individuals. Read more about Marlee Matlin.
Raymond Luczak - Deaf and Gay Writer
Interview with Raymond Luczak a deaf and gay published writer.
Amy Ecklund
Amy Ecklund is a deaf actress who has a cochlear implant.
Anthony Natale Howie Seago
Two of the best deaf actors around today.
C.J. Jones
A look at the career of this longtime deaf African American actor and comedian.
Christy Smith
An episode of "Survivor" included a deaf contestant, Christy Smith.
Connie Briscoe - Contemporary Deaf Author
Interview with Connie Briscoe, a contemporary author who is deaf.
Curtis Pride
A contemporary baseball player who is deaf.
Deanne Bray
Read about Deanne Bray, the deaf star of the program Sue Thomas, FBEye.
Heather Whitestone McCallum
She was the first - and maybe the only - deaf Miss America.
I. King Jordan
I. King Jordan, the first deaf president of Gallaudet University.
Kelby Brick
Every community has its leaders, and so does the deaf community. Profiles of people providing leadership in the deaf community.
Lou Ferrigno
A bodybuilder and actor with hearing loss.
Louis Frisino
Deaf painter of realistic-looking animals.
Michelle Banks
Michelle Banks, an African American deaf performer.
Phyllis Frelich Linda Bove
A look at the careers of two of the most respected deaf actresses.
Profile of Terrylene - A Deaf Actress
Profile of Terrylene, a deaf actress.
Rush Limbaugh
Rush Limbaugh experienced sudden deafness.
Shoshannah Stern
Profile of Shoshannah Stern, a deaf actress beginning to make her mark.
Stevie Platt - Self-Published Deaf Author
Deaf people, such as Stevie Platt, can write books and self-publish them.
Tyrone Giordano
Profile of Tyrone Giordano, a deaf actor with a promising future.
Vinton Cerf
The "father of the Internet" happens to be hard of hearing.
William Castle
He was the vice president of RIT/Director of NTID in the 1980s.

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