“I learned so much about myself watching the film,” Matlin, 59, exclusively tells Parade via an interpreter, in an interview told through American Sign Language. “Every time I watch the film, I learn ...

When American Masters approached Marlee Matlin about doing a documentary, Matlin had one name in mind to direct: Shoshanna Stern. Like Matlin, Stern is deaf. She also hadn’t directed before. But ...

“Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore” is not your ordinary artist documentary. But it’s one of the most revealing films about an actor and deafness ever made. The revelation is baked into the film’s ...

Marlee Matlin has a word tattooed on each of her wrists. On the left is “perseverance,” on the right is “warrior.” “After 37 years, I’m still hustling,” she says by way of explanation in “Marlee ...

In 1986, Marlee Matlin got her first movie role at the age of 20. She'd been doing mostly community theater before and the role she got wasn't just any role. It was the lead part in a big Hollywood ...

‘I Really Put My Foot Down’ — Why Marlee Matlin’s Fight for Deaf Representation Will Never End (Exclusive) originally appeared on Parade. It's been 38 years since Marlee Matlin took home an Academy ...