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American character actorPaul Raci (/ ˈ r eɪ s i /; born April 7, 1948) is an American character actor. A veteran of stage, film and television, he has appeared in a variety of projects, including small roles in Baskets and Parks and Recreation. In 2021, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Sound of Metal (2019).
Paul Raci is an American actor who starred in Sound of Metal (2020) and many TV shows. He is also a certified sign language interpreter and a musician in an ASL rock band.
- January 1, 1
- 2 min
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
Mar 31, 2021 · After decades of struggle, the 72-year-old actor finally found his breakthrough playing a deaf Vietnam vet with addiction issues — a role with parallels to his own life.
Paul Raci is an American actor and singer who was born deaf and served in Vietnam. He is known for his roles in Sound of Metal, Baskets, Goliath and Parks and Recreation.
- April 7, 1948
Apr 17, 2021 · Paul Raci, who plays Joe in "Sound of Metal", shares his 40-year journey from interpreting movies for his deaf parents to starring in a hearing-loss drama. He talks about his role, his background, his passion and his hopes for the future of deaf representation in Hollywood.
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Dec 8, 2020 · Paul Raci, a deaf actor with hearing parents, talks about his role in "Sound of Metal" and the challenges of finding deaf roles in the film industry. He criticizes the stereotypical and inauthentic portrayals of deafness in movies like "Johnny Belinda" and "Wonderstruck".
Apr 13, 2021 · Paul Raci, 73, is a breakout star of "Sound of Metal", a film about a deaf metal drummer. He talks about his career, his role, and his passion for sign language and heavy metal.
