‘CODA’s’ Troy Kotsur Makes History As First Deaf Actor To Win SAG Award, Delivers Heartfelt Speech

Troy Kotsur has made history. The “CODA” star is the first Deaf actor to win a Screen Actors Guild award. He accepted the honor at Sunday’s show after an emotional reaction and celebratory moment with his wife and co-stars. He took the stage to deliver a heartfelt speech about how far he’s come on his Hollywood journey and what a thrill it is to feel like he’s earned his spot among such acclaimed fellow artists.