celebrities | My Site

5 days ago
1 min

The Actress who played Nurse Ratched was a CODA

Louise Fletcher, best known for her role as Nurse Ratched in the 1975 classic One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, died on this date one year...

Aug 1
1 min

Happy Birthday, Bob Hiltermann!

Deaf since the age of 4, deaf actor and drummer Bob Hiltermann was born on this day (August 1, 1952) in Germany, the tenth of eleven...

Jul 3
1 min

Happy Birthday, Shoshannah Stern!

Shoshannah Stern is now 43 years old! image: thepaparazzigamer Here are some things to know about her: Shoshannah was born July 3, 1980...

Jun 26
1 min

Happy Birthday, Signmark

Deaf Finnish rap artist Signmark (Marko Vuoriheimo) was born on this day (June 26) in Helsinki, Finland in 1978. image from myhelsinki.fi...

Jun 24
1 min

Happy Birthday to Deaf Actor James Caverly

Below are some facts about James Caverly who already has a number of acting credits. He was born on this day (Jun 24) in 1998. Born deaf...

Jun 23
1 min

Getting to Know the Father of the Internet

It was on this date (June 23) 1943 that Vinton Cerf, who is hard of hearing, was born in New Haven, Connecticut. (image Royal Society)...

May 13
1 min

Stephen Colbert's Ear

Comedian Stephen Colbert was born on this day (May 13) in 1964. image: Montclair Film What many people do not know about the comedian is...

Apr 22
1 min

Deaf actress dies on this date

One of the first deaf actresses to have a major role on a TV series died on this day (April 22, 2015) in Fremont, California. CBS Photo...

Apr 16
1 min

Happy Birthday, Russell Harvard!

Russell Harvard was born on this day (April 16, 1981) in Pasadena. Harvard has made his mark in both film and stage. The Austin, Texas...

Apr 6
1 min

Happy Birthday Lauren Ridloff!

Deaf actress Lauren Ridloff was born in April 6, 1978. image from New. York Times video (see below) She first came to national attention...

Mar 31
2 min

Happy Birthday Sandra Mae Frank!

The deaf actress is best known for her role as oncologist Elizabeth Wilder on the NBC show New Amsterdam. Family: She was born on March...

Mar 30
1 min

On this date in 1987: Marlee Matlin Wins Best Actress

On March 30, 1987, William Hurt presented Marlee Matlin with the Best Actress Oscar at the 59th Annual Academy Awards. Only 21 years old,...

Mar 6
1 min

One Year Ago today: Kotsur Became the First Deaf Actor to Win Spirit Award

‘CODA’ Star Troy Kotsur won the best supporting trophy at the Film Independent Spirit Award on March 6, 2022. Image: Variety That makes...

Mar 1
1 min

Happy Birthday, Millicent Simmonds!

Deaf actress Millicent Simmonds was born on this date (March 1) in 2003. Millie has starred in several major films including...

Feb 27
1 min

First Deaf Actor To Win Individual SAG Award

CODA star Troy Kotsur made Hollywood history on this date (February 27) in 2022. Troy Kotsur is the first deaf actor in the history of...

Feb 17
1 min

Interview with Deaf Performer at Rihanna's Super Bowl Halftime Show

Justina Miles appeared alongside Rihanna on the livestream of the Eagles-Chiefs showdown during halftime, interpreting the pop star's...

Jan 29
1 min

Emilia Jones explains an important scene in the film CODA

British actress Emilia Jones starred as Ruby in the Academy-Award winning film CODA. In the movie, Ruby is the only hearing member of a...

Jan 2
1 min

Sandra Mae Frank talks about her role as a Doctor on 'New Amsterdam'

Deaf actress Sandra Mae Fran talked about her part on NBC’s medical dram New Amsterdam in the video below. NBC’s New Amsterdam return...

Jan 1
1 min

Barbara Walters' most memorable interview

Barbara Walters, who passed away Friday, singled out her most memorable interview as the one with Bob Smithdas—who was deaf-blind. Bob...

Dec 16, 2022
1 min

Remembering Sue Thomas

Best known for a TV show about her work for the FBI, Sue Thomas passed away on Dec. 13, 2022. Sue Thomas speaking in 2011 Sue Thomas...