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Marlee Matlin

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Marlee Matlin is one of the celebrities featured on 'Dancing With the Stars 6.' Get facts from Marlee Matlin's bio below.

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'Dancing With the Stars' contestant Marlee Matlin.
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.
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