Troy Kotsur is the first deaf BAFTA winner ever in the main category

Troy Kotsur is the first deaf actor to win a BAFTA in any of the major categories. Kotsur received the prestigious British Film Award in the Best Supporting Actor category. Other acting awards went to Will Smith and Joanna Scanlon, in the category of best actor and actress in a leading role. Ariana DeBose won in the Best Supporting Actress category. The BAFTAs were presented on Sunday evening at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

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