Millicent Simmonds
Millicent Simmonds is an American deaf actress known for her breakout film role in *Wonderstruck* and for starring in the *A Quiet Place* film series.
Millicent Simmonds is an American deaf actress known for her breakout film role in *Wonderstruck* and for starring in the *A Quiet Place* film series. She has also appeared on television and made her Broadway debut in 2023. She is noted for advocacy around deaf representation and accessibility in entertainment.
Early life
Millicent Simmonds was born on March 6, 2003, in Bountiful, Utah, and is deaf. Sources describe her as having grown up in the United States.
Acting career
Simmonds’s breakout performance came with *Wonderstruck* in 2017. She later became widely known for her roles in *A Quiet Place* and *A Quiet Place Part II*, and has also appeared in television projects.
Stage work
In 2023, Simmonds made her Broadway debut in *Grey House*, appearing opposite Laurie Metcalf. This marked a notable expansion of her work beyond film.
Advocacy and representation
Simmonds is frequently described as an advocate for deaf representation and accessibility in entertainment. Coverage of her career often emphasizes the visibility of deaf performers in mainstream media.
Key facts
- Simmonds made her feature film debut in Todd Haynes’s *Wonderstruck* (2017).
- She starred in *A Quiet Place* (2018) and reprised the role in *A Quiet Place Part II* (2020).
- She received award attention early in her career, including nominations for youth performance categories.
- She made her Broadway debut in 2023 in *Grey House*.
- Her work and public profile have highlighted deaf representation in film, television, and theatre.
Simmonds’s work has broad relevance for Canadian audiences interested in international film, television, and theatre, especially in discussions of disability representation and accessible performance practices.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millicent_SimmondsSupports: Birth date; Canadian-neutral biographical overview; film credits; deaf identity.
- Broadway.com — https://www.broadway.com/buzz/stars/millicent-simmonds/profile/Supports: Feature film debut; *Wonderstruck*; *A Quiet Place*; *A Quiet Place Part II*; Broadway debut in *Grey House*.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8075925/bio/Supports: Birthplace; occupation; biography summary; Broadway debut note.
- Variety — https://feature.variety.com/disability/millicent-simmondsSupports: Career significance; deaf representation in entertainment.