Phyllis Frelich
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About
Deaf, American actress who won the 1980 Best Actress Tony Award for her lead role in the Broadway production of Children of a Lesser God.
Before Fame
She was born to deaf parents and grew up the oldest of 9 children, all of whom are also deaf.
Trivia
She performed a sign language interpretation of the national anthem sung by Jewel at Super Bowl XXXII.
Family Life
She married Robert Steinberg, and they have two children who are also fluent in American Sign Language.
Associated With
Another deaf actress like her is Deanne Bray.
