Troy Kotsur.Photo: David Fisher/Shutterstock
Troy Kotsur’s awards-season glory continues.
On Sunday, the 53-year-old star won best supporting actor at the2022 Critics Choice Awardsfor his performance inCODA. He beat outJamie Dornan(Belfast), Ciarán Hinds (Belfast),Jared Leto(House of Gucci), J.K. Simmons (Being the Ricardos) andKodi Smit-McPhee(The Power of the Dog).
“I can’t believe it that this is happening the same night — two birds with one stone, you know what I mean? BAFTAs earlier tonight and now, Critics Choice,” Kotsur said in his acceptance speech, in sign language, from London.
Kotsur thanked the members of the Critics Choice Association “for recognizing my work, and the positive message that has really brought us all together tonight to lead me to be here on this stage.”
“I send you my heart and my love. Thank you so much,” he concluded.
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Troy Kotsur.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Kotsur previously won in the same category for the same performance at the 2022SAG Awards, and at the BAFTA Awards, which occurred earlier on Sunday. He is alsoOscar-nominated for his role.
InCODA, Kotsur plays a deaf fisherman who, along with his wife (Marlee Matlin), rely on their hearing daughter to interpret for them. Hetold PEOPLE last monththat he considered Oscar winner Matlin, 56, a lone pioneer for deaf actors for years.
“Marlee has been my mentor,” he said. “She was alone for many years. I understand what Marlee went through and I’m more than happy to support her.
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“And so now I’m becoming more familiar with the industry and all the politics through my experience of the last 30 years. So, I think now I can support Hollywood in opening their mind to gain a new perspective,” he added.
source: people.com
