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Troy Kotsur is the first deaf man nominated for an acting Oscar

Troy Kotsur says his character in the film <em>CODA</em> is &quot;kinda like a papa bear.&quot; The Oscar nominee is seen here with co-star Marlee Matlin in New York City last November. (Getty Images for The Gotham Film & Media Institute)
Troy Kotsur says his character in the film CODA is "kinda like a papa bear." The Oscar nominee is seen here with co-star Marlee Matlin in New York City last November. (Getty Images for The Gotham Film & Media Institute)

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