Child of Deaf Adults, Paul Raci Brings a Lifetime of Experience to an Oscar-Nominated Role

Child of Deaf Adults, Paul Raci Brings a Lifetime of Experience to an Oscar-Nominated Role
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 11: Actor Paul Raci nominated for best actor in a supporting role for "Sound of Metal" is seen in his award show look for the EE British Academy Film Awards 2021 on April 11, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Due to COVID-19 restrictions nominees will be attending virtually alongside a virtual audience. Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for ABA
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“I didn’t realize it at first, but it slowly dawned on me that I had been rehearsing for this role my entire life,” says actor, singer, and performer Paul Raci. “Being a CODA (child of deaf adults), my whole life has been spent working with the deaf community, especially my parents.”

“I only wish they could be here to see this,” said an emotional Raci.