Published on, Sept. 22 -- September 22, 2025 2:46 AM

Oscar winner Troy Kotsur has discussed about his latest role in Netflix's new series Black Rabbit. The actor, who made history in 2022 as the first deaf performer to win an Academy Award for CODA, now plays mob boss Joe Mancuso.

In an interview with People Magazine, Kotsur shared that he hopes his latest role will open doors for deaf actors in Hollywood.

He said, "I'm sure folks in the audience have really never seen a mobster who happens to be deaf. It was really fun and exciting for me to create this character."

"It was really fun for me to develop this character, a fresh take and a new perspective. It will open up new roles in the future, I hope. We're not just actors who use sig...