Children of a Lesser God is a 1986 American romantic drama film directed by Randa Haines from a screenplay written by Hesper Anderson and Mark Medoff and based on Medoff's 1979 play. The film stars Wi
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Marlee Matlin's performance received critical acclaim, earning her the Academy Award for Best Actress, making the 21-year-old the youngest winner in the category.
Piper Laurie
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Piper Laurie was an American actress. She is known for her roles in the films The Hustler, Carrie, and Children of a Lesser God, and the miniseries The Thorn Birds. She played Kirsten Arnesen in the o
Children of a Lesser God (film)
…screenplay written by Hesper Anderson and Mark Medoff and based on Medoff's 1979 play. The film stars William Hurt, Marlee Matlin (in her film debut), Piper Laurie, and Philip Bosco. The film's narrative follows two employees at a school for the deaf: a deaf custodian and a hearing speech teacher, whose conflicting…
Laurie in 1954
Laurie in 1951
Laurie in 1990
Laurie with her dog Sashay in 1954