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Nov 21 min read

Six Years Ago: Kitty O'Neil Dies

Professional stuntwoman Kitty O'Neil died six years ago today (Nov. 2, 2018) from pneumonia at the age of 72. Among other things, the...

Oct 41 min read

Getting to Know Greg Hlibok

Greg Hlibok first entered the national spotlight when he was elected president of the Student Body Government at Gallaudet University...

Sep 231 min read

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 two...

Aug 11 min read

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 31 min read

Happy Birthday, Shoshannah Stern!

Actress Shoshannah Stern is now 44 years old! image: thepaparazzigamer Here are some things to know about her: Shoshannah was born July...

May 131 min read

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 221 min read

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 161 min read

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...

Mar 312 min read

Happy Birthday, Sandra Mae Frank!

The deaf actress is best known for the role she played on the NBC show New Amsterdam, oncologist Elizabeth Wilder. Family: She was born...

Mar 301 min read

37 Years Ago: 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,...

Dec 17, 20231 min read

Happy Birthday, Curtis Pride!

Curtis Pride was born on this date (Dec 17) in 1968. He was born 95% deaf on Dec 17, 1968, in the Washington, D.C suburbs. In high...

Dec 16, 20231 min read

A Documentary about Oscar-winning actor Troy Kotsur & his Father

To My Father is a tribute to Kotsur's father. Filmmaker John Papola says the documentary is a powerful tribute to the love between...

Dec 13, 20231 min read

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...

Feb 27, 20231 min read

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, 20231 min read

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, 20231 min read

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, 20231 min read

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, 20231 min read

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...

Nov 3, 20221 min read

An Interview with CODA actor Daniel Durant

The deaf actor who was part of the Best Picture-winning drama CODA talks about making the final eight in Dancing with the Stars. image...

Oct 27, 20221 min read

A Video Interview with Nyle DiMarco

Nyle DiMarco was recently interviewed at the 2022 National Book Festival sponsored by the Library of Congress. The actor, producer,...