'CODA's' Troy Kotsur delivers a touching ASL speech at the Oscars

Updated on March 30, 2022 16:56 PM by Dhinesh

Troy Kotsur made history at the Academy Awards

The 53-year-old actor is the first deaf male to receive an Academy Award and only the second deaf performer overall.When Kotsur, who won Best Supporting Actor for his part in CODA, gave one of the most memorable speeches of the night, it was a highlight of the ceremony.

Kotsur speech

"It's incredible to be a part of this journey. I can't believe I've arrived. Thank you very much to all of the Academy members who have recognised my work " He started by pointing out how CODA has touched audiences worldwide.Kotsur quipped that he intended to teach President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden "dirty sign language," but his co-star Marlee Matlin told him to "behave."

Matlin, the first deaf actor

In 1987, Matlin became the first deaf actor to win an Academy Award for Children of a Lesser God."Don't be concerned, Marlee. Today, I'm not going to use any F-bombs in my speech "Kotsur, who continued to make people laugh — and cry — offered his two cents.

His father's story in the speech moved the crowd

When he started talking about his late father, the actor moved many people in the crowd, including his translator."My father was our family's top singer. However, he was involved in a car accident and became paralysed from the neck down, preventing him from signing "With Kotsur's translator choking up, he said.

His acceptance is dedicated to the Deaf community

Kotsur's Oscar acceptance speech was dedicated to the deaf, CODA, and disabled communities.He stated, "This is our moment." "I was the one who did it!" The star-studded audience gave Kotsur a standing ovation, with many signing applause.