Lou Fant | |
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| Born | Louie Judson Fant Jr. December 13, 1931 Greenville, SC |
| Died | June 11, 2001 (aged 69) Seattle, WA |
| Occupation(s) | Teacher, author, coach |
| Known for | Sign language education and consulting |
| Notable work | Ameslan: An Introduction to American Sign Language, The American Sign Language Phrase Book |
Lou Fant (December 13, 1931 – June 11, 2001) was a pioneering teacher, author and expert on American Sign Language (ASL). He was also an actor in film, television, and the stage. Natively bilingual in ASL and English, he often played roles relating to sign language and the deaf.[1]
His life centered on advocacy and teaching for the deaf.