Age: 57
male
Troy Michael Kotsur has been acting and directing for over 20 years. Deaf since birth, he was raised in Mesa, AZ. In his career he has had critically acclaimed performances in major films, a lead role in the Broadway run of a Tony Award-winning play, and numerous memorable roles on Television. Troy has garnered rave reviews for his leading role in the 2021 feature CODA, which was awarded Best Ensemble Cast at Sundance. He is credited with being one of the prime reasons for the feature's festival success, which lead to its $25 million sale to Apple. Previous to this, Troy had a supporting role in The Number 23 starring Jim Carrey, and in subsequent years became known for stand-out performances in indie features. In television, Troy made headlines in 2019 for his acting role in The Mandalorian on Disney+ because along with acting, he choreographed an adapted form of sign language for the series. Other notable television roles include guest star appearances on Criminal Minds, Scrubs, CSI: NY, and a fan-favorite recurring character on PAX's Sue Thomas: FB-Eye. Much of Troy's success has stemmed from his highly respected career on stage. This includes a role in the Tony Award-winning run of Big River on Broadway, performing at the Mark Taper Forum, and the 2015 LA Drama Critics Circle Award nominee Spring Awakening.
Troy Kotsur
Terry/Isabel’s adoptive Father
for Terry/Isabel’s adoptive Father in Love & Acceptance
Suggested by christopherwarner
Olivia Wright (Emily Blunt) is a well respected and successful book writer and poet, but she hasn’t had a breakthrough or published any books in awhile and is having trouble writing her new book. Until she meets Isabel Perez (Ana de Armas) from one of her book readings. The two become friends and form a beautiful bond. The two than decide to camping and rent a cabin for the week. During the week things take quick turn, the two start falling in love with each other. During the time they are falling in love they talk about their lives, previous relationships, family and place they always wanted to go. After a year of being together Isabel wants to meet Olivia’s family and introduce herself to her parents on a camping trip. Olivia doesn’t feel comfortable with it, but after some consideration she decides that they should do it. But Olivia’s boss wants her to work on her book during her camping trip or he’ll terminate the contract they have.
