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James Martin: Meet the first actor with Down Syndrome to win an Oscar
Updated On: 20 March, 2023 05:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Meet James Martin, the first Oscar-winning actor with Down Syndrome
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James Martin, a 31-year-old famous Northern Irish actor, is widely known for his outstanding performances in the film industry. He was born on March 12, 1992, in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom and was diagnosed with Down`s syndrome. James Martin is the son of sports journalist Ivan Martin. His parents tried to seek treatment for him, but unfortunately, weren`t successful.
James is best known for his film ‘An Irish Goodbye’ where he played Lorcan. He won two Oscars at the 2023 Academy Awards: one for Best Live Action Short Film ‘An Irish Goodbye’ and another for the audience of A-List actors.
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