Troy Kotsur

Troy Michael Kotsur (born July 24, 1968)[2] is an American actor and director, known for his roles in Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye and CODA. Kotsur, who is deaf, also directed No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie.[3]

Troy Kotsur
Born
Troy Michael Kotsur[1]

(1968-07-24) July 24, 1968
Mesa, Arizona, U.S.
OccupationActor, director

Early life and education

Kotsur was born in Mesa, Arizona, the son of Jodee and Leonard "Len" Kotsur.[4][5] He was raised in Mesa, where his father was police chief,[3] and Phoenix. He attended the Phoenix Day School for the Deaf before graduating from Westwood High School. He also studied theatre, television, and film at Gallaudet University from 1987 to 1989.[6]

Career

In addition to his television and film roles, Kotsur also appeared in the Deaf West Theatre production of Big River.[7] He also had a recurring role on Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye, also working as an ASL specialist for the show. Kotsur is set to start in Flash Before the Bang, a sports drama television show with an all-deaf cast.[8]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2007 The Number 23 Barnaby
2008 Universal Signs Chris
2009 See What I'm Saying: The Deaf Entertainers Documentary N/A Documentary
2013 No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie Matt Also director
2016 Wild Prairie Rose James Hansen
2021 CODA Frank Rossi

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2001 Strong Medicine Lars Episode: Fix"
2002–2005 Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye Troy Myers 5 episodes
2003 Doc Troy Episode: "Rules of Engagement"
2006 CSI: NY Dennis Mitchum Episode: "Silent Night"
2007 Scrubs Mr. Frances Episode: "My Words of Wisdom"
2012 Criminal Minds John Myers Episode: "The Silencer"
2019 The Mandalorian Tusken Raider Scout #1 Episode: "Chapter 5: The Gunslinger"
TBA Flash Before the Bang Coach Farrior Pre-production

References
  2. "Troy Kotsur". IMDb. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
  3. "How Troy Kotsur Broke Barriers As A Deaf Actor, On Stage, On Screen And Now In 'CODA'". NPR.org. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
  4. https://www.eastvalleytribune.com/get_out/sound-fury-and-success-on-stage/article_b6527fd8-8065-505e-b052-7ddeb4714051.html
  5. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/46306597/obituary-for-leonard-s-kotsur-aged-62/
  6. "Deaf Person of the Month". www.deafpeople.com. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
  7. Mandell, Jonathan (2003-07-20). "THEATER; 'Big River' Sings (and Signs) on Broadway". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
  8. "Pearl Street Films Boards Deaf Sports Drama 'Flash Before the Bang' With Troy Kotsur". TheWrap. 2021-08-16. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
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