description Switched at Birth Overview
Switched at Birth follows two teenagers, raised in contrasting environments after being switched at birth. The drama explores the complexities of their lives and families within the Kansas City area. It is notable for featuring multiple deaf and hard-of-hearing actors utilizing ASL throughout the series.
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What channel did Switched at Birth air on?
Switched at Birth aired on ABC Family, which was later renamed Freeform during the show's run. The series premiered in 2011 and ran for five seasons, totaling over 100 episodes.
Who plays the two switched daughters in Switched at Birth?
Vanessa Marano plays Bay Kennish, the artistic daughter raised by the wealthy Kennish family, and Katie Leclerc plays Daphne Vasquez, who grew up with a single mother and lost her hearing as a child. The central twist is that the two were switched at birth in the hospital.
Does Switched at Birth feature deaf actors?
Yes, the series is notable for featuring several deaf and hard-of-hearing actors, including Sean Berdy as Emmett Bledsoe and Oscar winner Marlee Matlin in a recurring role. Significant portions of dialogue are conducted in American Sign Language, and the show was praised for bringing deaf representation to mainstream television.
Where is Switched at Birth set?
The series is set in the Kansas City metropolitan area, with the wealthy Kennish family living in Mission Hills and Daphne's working-class mother residing in a less affluent neighborhood. The Kansas City setting provides the backdrop for the show's exploration of class and cultural differences between the two families.
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