Troy Kotsur of "CODA" is the first actor (man) to win an Oscar. He was announced the winner of the award "Best Actor in a Non-Protagonist Role".
Actress Marlee Matlin, who also stars in "CODA" and does not listen, was the first to win an Oscar in 1987 for "Best Actress" for her role in "Children of a Lesser God".
In "CODA" (Child of Deaf Adults), Kotsur plays Frank Rossi, a fisherman who together with his wife (Marlee Matlin) try to understand the dreams of the teenage girl (Emilia Jones) who wants to become a singer.
Kotsur awarded the prize to “the community of deaf people, the Coda community, the community with disabilities. This is our moment. "
Directed by Sian Heder, "CODA" was also nominated for "Best Picture" and "Best Adapted Screenplay." Kotsur has won a BAFTA, Critics Choice Award, Independent Film Spirit Award, Gotham Award and SAG Award.
"CODA" is based on the 2014 French film, "La Famille Bélier".
