# Marlee Matlin Net Worth
Marlee Beth Matlin has an estimated net worth of $11 million. She is an actress, producer, and writer born on August 24, 1965, in Morton Grove, Illinois, USA. Her breakthrough role was in “Children of a Lesser God” (1986), for which she won an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Her various roles in films and TV series have earned her numerous awards and public acknowledgment.
Marlee is the youngest of three children in the Matlin family. She lost almost all hearing by the time she was 18 months old and was raised in a Reform Jewish household of Polish and Russian descent. She attended a synagogue for the deaf and later John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights. Although she acquired her university education at Harper College, Marlee had already made her stage debut as Dorothy in a children’s theatre performance of “The Wizard of Oz” when she was seven years old.
She was discovered by Henry Winkler during one of her performances, leading to her film debut in “Children of a Lesser God” in 1986. This role brought her a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Drama and an Academy Award for Best Actress. Over the years, she has appeared in various other notable productions, including “The West Wing,” “Blue’s Clues,” and “ER,” among others, which have contributed to her net worth.
Aside from acting, Marlee has also ventured into writing, with her first novel “Deaf Child Crossing” published in 2002, and produced a pilot for a reality show titled “My Deaf Family.”
In 1993, she married Kevin Grandalski, and they have four children. Known for her humanitarian efforts, Marlee is involved in several charitable organizations, including Easter Seals, Red Cross, and VSA Arts.
Marlee’s recent activities include a recurring role in “Switched at Birth” and her Broadway debut in the revival production of the musical “Spring Awakening” in 2015.
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## Structural Info
– **Full Name:** Marlee Matlin
– **Net Worth:** $11 Million
– **Date Of Birth:** August 24, 1965
– **Place Of Birth:** Morton Grove, Illinois, United States
– **Height:** 1.63 m
– **Profession:** Voice Actor, Film producer, Writer
– **Education:** John Hersey High School, Harper College
– **Nationality:** American
– **Spouse:** Kevin Grandalski (m. 1993)
– **Children:** Sara Rose Grandalski, Isabelle Jane Grandalski, Brandon Joseph Grandalski, Tyler Daniel Grandalski
– **Parents:** Donald Matlin, Libby Matlin
– **Siblings:** Marc Matlin, Eric Matlin
## Salary
– **Children of a Lesser God (1986):** $50,000
## Quotes
1. “I have a lot of great memories of high school and some horrible ones. I got in trouble for smoking pot, and I got in trouble for ditching class for smoking pot and smoking more pot. I had a good time in high school, and it’s all great memories… All great memories, just all a long time ago… By the way I want to make it clear I have been sober for 28 years. Just had to put that out there.”
## Facts
1. Delivered her children Sara, Tyler, and Isabella via Caesarean section and her son Brandon via forceps.
2. Suffered a miscarriage in December 1998.
3. She is one of 4 actresses to win the Best Actress Oscar for her film debut.
4. Her father was of Russian Jewish descent. Her maternal grandparents were Polish Jewish immigrants.
## Filmography
### Actress
1. Silent Knights (announced)
2. Silent Voice (pre-production)
3. Code Black (2016) as Kathy Byrne
4. Switched at Birth (2011-2015) as Melody Bledsoe Melody
5. Some Kind of Beautiful (2014) as Cindy
### Producer
1. The Deaf Family (2008) as executive producer
2. Baby Einstein: My First Signs (2007) as Video short producer
### Soundtrack
1. The Apprentice (2011) as TV Series performer
### Self
Marlee has appeared in numerous TV series and documentaries as herself, including “Entertainment Tonight,” “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” and “Dancing with the Stars.”
### Archive Footage
Her appearances in various TV series have also earned her archive footage credits.
## Won Awards
1. 2009: Star on the Walk of Fame, Walk of Fame – Motion Picture for her significant contributions to the film industry.
2. 1987: Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role for “Children of a Lesser God.”
## Nominated Awards
Marlee has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout her career, including Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe Awards.
This information further contributes to understanding Marlee Matlin’s successful career and her impressive net worth.
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