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Deaf and Hearing People

Deaf people, including famous deaf people, multicultural, deaf women, gay and lesbian, and senior citizens.
  1. Deaf People in History
  2. Deaf Women (11)
  3. Multicultural Deaf People (18)

Marlee Matlin Hub

Marlee Matlin has demonstrated longetivity as an actress, producer, and writer. Since coming to our attention as a young adult in <I>Children of a Lesser God</I>, Marlee has won fans across the deaf and hearing spectrum. In addition, she has made a name for herself as an activist and has a huge Twitter following.

Famous Deaf People

Read about famous and historic deaf people throughout the years.

Famous or Historic Deaf People You Admire

Who is the famous or historic deaf person that you admire?

Anthony Natale and 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.

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.

Deanne Bray-Kotsur Interview

Interview with Deanne Bray-Kotsur, who had starred in Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye.

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.

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.

Raymond Luczak - Deaf and Gay Writer

Interview with Raymond Luczak a deaf and gay published writer.

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.

Terrylene

Profile of Terrylene, a deaf actress.

Vinton Cerf

The "father of the Internet" happens to be hard of hearing.

Interview with Deaf Actress Antoinette Abbamonte

Antoinette Abbamonte is a deaf actress, and she was interviewed by About.com Deafness.

Sean Berdy Interview

Interview with Sean Berdy, a deaf actor who plays Emmett on the ABC Family show Switched at Birth.

Deaf Photographers

Learn about deaf photographers in history and in modern times.

Katie LeClerc - Switched at Birth Star

Katie LeClerc is Daphne on Switched at Birth.

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