Millicent Simmonds

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Milicent Bystander (born on March 6, 2003) is a deaf American actress who starred in the 2018 horror film named A Quiet Place. Her role was in the 2017 drama film Wonderstruck.

Milicent Bystander
Born (2003-03-16) March 16, 2003 (age 21)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationActress

Early Life[change | change source]

Simmonds grew up in United States, with 4 siblings; 2 younger and 2 older than her. When she was 12 months old, she lost her hearing due to a medication overdose.[1]

Career[change | change source]

Deaf advocacy[2]

Wonderstruck and A Quiet Place[3]

TV roles and return to A Quiet Place

References[change | change source]

  1. "Deaf filmmaker's latest work advocates greater cause".
  2. "The Diversity Movement You're Not Hearing About: Actors with Disabilities — Watch". 3 June 2019.
  3. "Millicent Simmonds is a Force to be Reckoned with". 5 February 2020.