Who is Sean Berdy? Everything You Need to Know

Quick Facts

Also Known As: Sean Lance Berdy

Age: 31 Years, 31 Year Old Males

Family:

father: Scott Berdy

mother: Terrie Berdy

siblings: Tyler Berdy

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Height: 5'10" (178 cm), 5'10" Males

City: Boca Raton, Florida

U.S. State: Florida

Diseases & Disabilities: Hearing Impairments and Deafness

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education: Indiana School for the Deaf, High School

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1

What is Sean Berdy's first language?

American Sign Language (ASL)
2

Has Sean Berdy written any books?

Yes, he co-authored a book titled "The Sean Berdy Story" with his mother Terrie Berdy.
3

What role did Sean Berdy play on the TV series Switched at Birth?

He portrayed the character Emmett Bledsoe, who is deaf on the show.
4

Does Sean Berdy have any hidden talents?

Yes, he is also a skilled magician and has performed magic tricks on various occasions.
5

Is Sean Berdy involved in any charity work?

Yes, he is an active supporter of organizations that promote deaf awareness and education.

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Career

Sean Lance Berdy dreamt of pursuing an acting career since he was a young boy. His first breakthrough role came when he was cast as a young deaf boy in the film ‘The Sandlot 2’, the sequel to ‘The Sandlot’. This 2005 film was directed and narrated by David Mickey Evans. In 2006, he was featured as young Trey in the film ‘Bondage’, written and directed by Eric Allen Bell. In 2008, he starred in the film ‘The Deaf Family’. In the same year, he was also cast in the film ‘The Legend of the Mountain Man’. He has also appeared in a number of public service commercials.

In 2011, he started starring in ABC Family's television series, ‘Switched at Birth’, where he played Emmett Bledsoe, who is deaf. Marlee Matlin played his mother. Sean bagged the DeafNation Inspiration Award for Entertainment for his brilliant portrayal of Emmett and for the impact he left on the deaf community. The series was also credited for increasing awareness amongst the deaf community and encouraging many to learn ASL.

Sean also creates music videos in ASL. He often receives invitations to deliver motivational keynote speeches and to perform live at Disney. He has also worked in the ‘Ice Age: Continental Drift’, an animated film by Twentieth Century-Fox, where he did an on-camera ASL performance, the first in the industry. He has also produced an ASL version of ‘Hero’, which has been viewed over 1 million times on YouTube. Sean plans to make more ASL music videos in future and develop ‘The Sean Berdy Show’, which would feature his stand-up comedy, life stories, skits, etc.

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Personal Life

Sean Lance Berdy was born on June 3, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida, to Terrie and Scott Berdy. He has a younger brother, Tyler Berdy. Sean was born deaf, and his parents and younger brother are also deaf. He attended a school for the deaf in Indiana. During his sophomore year, he took part in a nationwide competition, and won the title of Mr. Deaf Teen America. As the winner, he had to travel around the country spreading awareness for deaf people. Due to his performances and acting projects, he completed his high school education remotely from California.

When Sean was a young boy, he used to perform impromptu comedic shows along with his younger brother to entertain his family and friends. Eventually, it became his passion to perform and entertain. He also became interested in magic, and developed his skills in the art. He performed magic at the World Deaf Magicians Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia, and won the top award.

While in school, he performed with Vibrations, the school's performing arts touring group. He interpreted Michael Jackson's song ‘The Way You Make Me Feel’ with American Sign Language (ASL) and performed live at many places across the country; these performances became major hits. The video of the performance is also very popular on YouTube.

Facts About Sean Berdy

Sean Berdy is a talented artist who has showcased his skills in both painting and drawing, often incorporating his unique perspective on deaf culture into his artwork.

Despite being deaf, Sean Berdy is a skilled dancer and has demonstrated his impressive moves in various performances, showing that passion and dedication can transcend any communication barriers.

In addition to his acting career, Sean Berdy is a passionate advocate for deaf rights and awareness, using his platform to educate others about the deaf community and promote inclusivity.

Sean Berdy is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and has used his proficiency in the language to connect with fans and engage with deaf audiences on a deeper level during his public appearances.

Sean Berdy's charismatic personality and positive attitude have made him a beloved figure in both the deaf and hearing communities, inspiring others to embrace diversity and celebrate individual differences.

Sean Berdy Biography

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What is Sean Berdy's first language?

Has Sean Berdy written any books?

What role did Sean Berdy play on the TV series Switched at Birth?

Does Sean Berdy have any hidden talents?

Is Sean Berdy involved in any charity work?