Marlee Matlin is one of the celebrities featured on 'Dancing With the Stars 6.' Get facts from Marlee Matlin's bio below.
'Dancing With the Stars' contestant Marlee Matlin.
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Name: Marlee Matlin
Date of Birth: August 24, 1965
Hometown: Morton Grove, Illinois
Career Highlights:
- Received the Best Actress Oscar at age 21 for her film debut in the movie Children of a Lesser God.
- Appeared on TV shows including Desperate Housewives and The West Wing.
Trivia:
- Lost her hearing at 18 months old.
- Studied criminal justice in college.
- Has four children with her husband, who is a police officer.