Sean Lance Berdy Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Sean Lance Berdy (born June 3, 1993) is a deaf American actor and comedian. He has appeared in the film sequel The Sandlot 2 and currently stars in Switched at Birth, playing the role of Emmett Bledsoe. He is one of the two main deaf characters in the show. He was nominated for TV Breakout Star for the Teen Choice Awards 2011.
I see a need to continue breaking down barriers between the hearing and Deaf communities, and I'd like to take part in building bridges that close that gap.
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It is the greatest gift and honor of my career to see that my work has inspired so many of the show's millions of fans to learn sign language.
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I grew up using hearing aids, and I had speech therapy and so forth, and that helped me to develop a passion for music and helped me to develop my drumming talents.
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I was born deaf. I was raised in a hearing world and in a deaf world at the same time. I can't say that I like one better than I like the other. I like them both. I speak pretty well; I gesture. If I don't understand something, you know, pen and paper, texting. I use it all.
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It is one of my dreams that a great screenwriter like Nancy Meyers will write a romantic script, with maybe a little hint of comedy, featuring a young deaf actor. I would love to be that actor!
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I've always admired Marlee Matlin, and what a great woman, what a great heart, what a wonderful actress. I've always looked up to her. As a person, she is inspiring.
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Humor is a big part of how deaf people get through the day.
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My purpose is to show the world through my acting the authenticity of Deaf culture.
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I believe in the power and the beauty of American Sign Language. I believe everyone should learn it.
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It's not all about acting. It's about giving the art of entertainment to humanity.
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Shake a bam.
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When Sean was only two years old, his aunt predicted that he would be an actor like Marlee Matlin. Ironically, 15 years later Matlin was cast in the role of his mother on "Switched at Birth.".
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Sean's deaf name sign is a touch of the cheek with the fingers closed together. His parents gave him the sign because he was always smiling as a baby.
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Sean's parents and younger brother, Tyler, are also deaf.
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Has a brother, Tyler Berdy.
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Sean produced an ASL version of Enrique Iglesias' "Hero" that has been viewed nearly one million times on line. Sean has also performed the ASL version live at Disney.
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Sean has been called a "signing ninja" because of the speed with which he can sign in American Sign Language.
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Sean Lance Berdy was born in Boca Raton, Florida; June, 3, 1993, better known by his screen name of "Sean Berdy". He is a deaf film actor, comedian and live performer. He has enjoyed success in film. He was born deaf, he started acting when he was a little boy giving shows.
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Jim Carrey has been Sean's acting idol since he was a little boy. Sean's ultimate dream is to one day star in a motion picture comedy opposite Jim.
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