Troy Kotsur
Acting

Troy Kotsur

July 24, 1968 (57 years old) Mesa, Arizona, USA

Biography

Troy Kotsur has been acting and directing for over 20 years. Deaf since birth, he was raised in Mesa, AZ. In his career he has had critically acclaimed performances in major films, a lead role in the Broadway run of a Tony Award-winning play, and numerous memorable roles on Television.

Troy has garnered rave reviews for his leading role in the 2021 feature CODA, which was awarded Best Ensemble Cast at Sundance. He is credited with being one of the prime reasons for the feature’s festival success, which lead to its $25 million sale to Apple. Previous to this, Troy had a supporting role in The Number 23 starring Jim Carrey, and in subsequent years became known for stand-out performances in indie features.

In television, Troy made headlines in 2019 for his acting role in The Mandalorian on Disney+ because along with acting, he choreographed an adapted form of sign language for the series. Other notable television roles include guest star appearances on Criminal Minds, Scrubs, CSI: NY, and a fan-favorite recurring character on PAX’s Sue Thomas: FB-Eye.

Much of Troy’s success has stemmed from his highly respected career on stage. This includes a role in the Tony Award-winning run of Big River on Broadway, performing at the Mark Taper Forum, and the 2015 LA Drama Critics Circle Award nominee Spring Awakening.

Known For

Primate

Primate

2026 • Movie

Scrubs

Scrubs

2001 • TV

The Kelly Clarkson Show

The Kelly Clarkson Show

2019 • TV

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Curb Your Enthusiasm

2000 • TV

Foundation

Foundation

2021 • TV

CODA

CODA

2021 • Movie

Movie Credits (12)

Acting

2026

Primate

as Adam

2021

CODA

as Frank Rossi

2007

The Number 23

as Barnaby

2008

Universal Signs

as Chris

2026

In Cold Light

as Will

2013

No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie

as Matt

Flash Before the Bang

2025

Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore

as Self

2016

Wild Prairie Rose

as James Hansen

2023

To My Father

as Self

2007

I See The Crowd Roar: The Story of William Dummy Hoy

as Luther

Crew

2013

No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie

Director

TV Credits (10)

Acting

2001

Scrubs

as Mr. Frances

1 episodes

2019

The Kelly Clarkson Show

as Self

1 episodes

2000

Curb Your Enthusiasm

as Troy Kotsur

1 episodes

2021

Foundation

as Preem Palver

5 episodes

2019

The Mandalorian

as Tusken Raider Scout #1

1 episodes

2000

Strong Medicine

as Lars

1 episodes

2002

Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye

as Troy Myers

5 episodes

1953

The Oscars

as Self

2 episodes

2025

Black Rabbit

as Joe Mancuso

8 episodes

2022

Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge

as Self

1 episodes

Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
July 24, 1968 (57 years old)
Place of Birth
Mesa, Arizona, USA
Popularity
1.2

Career Stats

12
Movies
10
TV Shows