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Troy Kotsur, E-’92, was nominated for an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 2021 film CODA from Apple TV. In his performance, he captured the experience of Frank Rossi, the deaf father of lead CODA character Ruby Rossi. Kotsur is the first deaf male to be nominated for an Oscar. He also has received 31 other nominations for his role in CODA, including accolades from the Golden Globes, BAFTA, and more.
Also nominated was the short film Audible, with Nyle DiMarco, ‘13 as one of the executive producers, in the category of Documentary (Short Subject). The Academy announced the nominations on February 8, and the Oscars ceremony will begin on March 27.
Congratulations to Troy and the Audible team! Gallaudet University is rooting for you!
Roberto E. Wirth, E-’74 & H-’09, passed away on June 5 in Rome, Italy. Mr. Wirth was owner and managing director of the Hotel Hassler in Rome, one of the most prestigious family-owned hotels in the world, and owned several other hotels and resorts throughout Italy. He was a strong advocate for deaf people in...
Alumnus Timel Benton has signed a contract with the Bay Area Panthers of the Indoor Football League (IFL). Benton, who graduated last month, is the first Gallaudet Bison to sign a professional football contract since Tony Tatum signed on with the Utah Blaze in the now-disbanded Arena Football League (AFL) in May 2013. Benton was...
James Caverly, ’11, who plays Theo Dimas in Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building, will play Professor Harold Hill in the Olney Theatre Center’s summer production of Meredith Willson’s Tony-winning musical The Music Man, which opens tonight and runs through July 23. The show’s official opening is on Thursday, June 23. Sandra Mae Frank, ’13,...
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