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Phyllis Frelich
Phyllis Frelich (1944-2014) was a deaf American actress who was best known for her work in the theater, particularly for her performances in plays by deaf playwright Mark Medoff. She won a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play in 1980 for her role in Children of a Lesser God, and went on to play the same role in the 1986 film adaptation. She was a pioneer for deaf actors in the entertainment industry.
Titles credited to Phyllis Frelich
Sweet Nothing in My Ear
Family drama about a deaf and hearing couple who struggle to decide whether or not to give their deaf son a cochlear implant.
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