Will I ever have a chance of becoming an actor?

Question

How do I become an actor?
I'm deaf, does it mean I have no chance of pursuing an acting carrer?
Will there be odds against my dream of becoming an actor because I'm deaf?

Answer 1

Being deaf will not keep you from being an actor ... heck even complete lack of talent hasn't been an obstacle for some actors.
Do you sign? A wonderful way to start would be to offer to sign for a community theater or university theater production. You'd be providing a service, bringing theater to some people who otherwise might not find it accessible and showing off your skills to interpret the lines through your signing.
Note: Thanks Marianne. I wanted to refer to Marlee, but I was afraid I wouldn't spell her name correctly!

Answer 2

You should look at Marlee Matlin's work. She's deaf and she's a marvelous actor! Below is a link to her website. Look at the example she has set and follow your dreams!

Good luck!

Answer 3

Click on this link to see what Twix says about acting and being deaf:
http://www.actorslife.com/TrixBruce.html

And:
http://www.uchc.edu/ocomm/newsarchive/news04/aug04/actor.html

And, an excellent history of deaf actors:
http://deafness.about.com/cs/history/a/television.htm

Answer 4

there been some deaf actors but it is all up to the writers and your actual talents

Answer 5

Here's something for you.

http://www.ntd.org/