Nabil Shaban, Acclaimed Actor and Advocate for the Disabled, Dies at 72
Born without the use of his legs, he appeared memorably on television on “Doctor Who” and onstage as, among many other roles, Hamlet.
Christopher Reeve and 6 Takeaways From the Documentary ‘Super/Man’
The new film chronicles the life of the paralyzed star, covering his friendship with Robin Williams and gut-wrenching details about his care and family.
‘All the Light We Cannot See’ Casts Blind Actresses
In a new Netflix mini-series, the two actresses playing the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel’s protagonist, are blind, just like the character.
Study Shows Disability Representation Onscreen Is Increasing, but Still Falls Short
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The ‘Most Real Richard III There’s Ever Been’
The Royal Shakespeare Company has cast a disabled actor to play the “deformed, unfinish’d” king for the first time. The choice has been hailed as a landmark moment.
Bruce Willis Has Aphasia and Is ‘Stepping Away’ From His Career
The news of his diagnosis, initially announced by his ex-wife, Demi Moore, prompted an outpouring of support and appreciation for Willis from fans, stars and other notable figures.
‘CODA’ Star Troy Kotsur on His Historic, Healing Oscar Nomination
The deaf actor endured years of rejection and financial struggle. “I was so used to failure that I didn’t realize I would surpass even my own expectations.”
‘The Music Man’ Once Had a Disabled Character. Then He Was Erased.
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Lauren Ridloff, MCU's First Deaf Hero in 'Eternals,' on Her Superpower
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Study Shows More Disability Stories Onscreen, but Few Disabled Actors
The study published Wednesday also showed that television is far behind film when it comes to representation of characters with disabilities.