“I think it's so critical that we continue to push for more representation behind the camera because that's when we actually get out of that dangerous area of stereotyping and instead tell authentic stories.”

deaf American actress

Lauren Ridloff is a deaf American actress, known for her work on stage and screen. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, and first worked as a teacher before turning to acting. She came to wider attention in 2018 with the Broadway revival of Children of a Lesser God, where she played a lead role and received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Play. Ridloff is also known for The Walking Dead and Eternals. She attended California State University, Northridge, earned a master’s degree in education from Hunter College, and was crowned Miss Deaf America.