Lou Fant (December 13, 1931 – June 11, 2001) was a pioneering teacher, author and expert on American Sign Language (ASL).
Natively bilingual in ASL and English, he often played roles relating to sign language and the deaf.
[7] Fant led the Seattle Central Community College Interpreter Training Program from 1989 to 2000, until his retirement.
Fant took part in numerous television productions, including General Hospital and Little House on the Prairie, and in film, such as Looking for Mr.
[4] He was also sign-language coach for some well-known actors, including Henry Winkler, Diane Keaton, Robert Young and Melissa Gilbert.