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Sean Kanan portrays Deacon Sharpe on The Bold and the Beautiful, a character known for his complex past and evolving relationships. Introduced to the series in 2000, Deacon is a morally complex figure whose actions have long stirred drama in the show's fictional world of Los Angeles.
Deacon initially appeared as a manipulative schemer with storylines involving love triangles, parental struggles, and attempts at redemption. Kanan’s portrayal has made Deacon a compelling presence both on The Bold and the Beautiful and its sister soap, The Young and the Restless.
In an interview with People on December 28, 2024, the actor reflected on playing Deacon's character for around 25 years on The Bold and the Beautiful,
"On a personal level, I think I've really matured as a man on The Bold and the Beautiful. And I don't think it's any coincidence that Deacon Sharpe has become a more evolved, better human being, hopefully right alongside myself over the years."
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Sean Kanan plays Deacon Sharpe on The Bold and the Beautiful
Deacon Sharpe, portrayed by Sean Kanan, is a long-time character on The Bold and the Beautiful. Brought onto the show in 2000, Deacon is the son of Daryl Sharpe and is the father of two children, Hope Logan with Brooke and Eric Sharpe with Becky.
His formative years involved a violent, abusive childhood, which molded his troubled adult life. Deacon initially came to Los Angeles as the biological parent of Amber Moore's adopted child. He soon fell for Amber and later had a controversial relationship with Bridget Forrester.
That union turned disastrous when he also had an affair with Bridget's mother, Brooke Logan, and she gave birth to Hope. Speaking to People on December 28, 2024, Kanan reflected on this plot,
"I would say getting my mother-in-law pregnant was true soap opera gold. Katherine Kelly Lang was my mother-in-law [Brooke Logan]. I was married to her daughter Bridget and had an affair with the mother-in-law and gave birth to Hope Logan, my daughter on the show now. Yeah, that was quite a memorable storyline that still sticks out for a lot of people and me."
His life spiraled through multiple troubled relationships and criminal activity, including involvement in Diane Jenkins’ murder during a stint on The Young and the Restless. He frequently clashed with powerful figures like Bill Spencer and Ridge Forrester and struggled to remain part of Hope’s life.
Deacon later partnered with Quinn Fuller and married her despite resistance from their families. The relationship was volatile, ending in betrayal and attempted murder when Quinn pushed Deacon off a cliff.
After another prison sentence, Deacon returned to L.A. in 2021, hoping to reconnect with Hope. His bond with Sheila Carter further complicated his redemption arc. Though often manipulative and morally gray, Deacon’s desire to be a better father for Hope and to overcome his past continues to drive his story.
In an interview with Soap Opera Digest on November 8, 2023, Kanan said the following about his character on The Bold and the Beautiful,
"Deacon was very good at triggering people because he was getting a reaction. He was almost like a child seeking negative attention, and he was relieved because he was getting attention. He was also very seductive, a trait which Deacon used for manipulation instead of establishing connection, and that was an interesting dichotomy to play.”
Who is Sean Kanan?
Sean Kanan is an American actor, producer, and author best known for his roles as Mike Barnes in The Karate Kid Part III and its sequel series Cobra Kai. Born November 2, 1966, in Cleveland, Ohio, Kanan studied political science at UCLA before launching his acting career.
His breakout role came in 1989 when he was cast as the villainous Mike Barnes, a part he reprised in Cobra Kai's fifth season. Kanan's portrayal of Deacon Sharpe has spanned over two decades, earning him recognition in daytime television.
Beyond acting, he created and starred in the Emmy-winning digital drama Studio City and has authored several books, including Way of the COBRA and Success Factor X.
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