Adam Deacon

Adam Deacon

42 · Born: Mar 4, 1983

Personal Details

BornMar 4, 1983 London, England, UK

Biography

Adam Deacon is a multi-talented individual who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry, boasting a plethora of accomplishments that have earned him widespread recognition.

Born and raised in Hackney, East London, Deacon began his acting career at the tender age of 12, training at the prestigious Anna Scher Theatre.

As his career progressed, Deacon co-wrote, co-directed, and starred in the 2011 film Anuvahood, which garnered him the esteemed BAFTA Rising Star Award and the title of "The New Face of Youth Cinema" from Time Out magazine.

Anuvahood, a coming-of-age story, delves into the life of a directionless and hopeless individual who finds his true worth in the face of urban adversity, earning praise for its unflinching portrayal of the challenges faced by young people in urban environments.

In addition to his work as an actor, Deacon has also ventured into production, establishing his own outfit, Deaconstructed, with the mission of promoting urban storytelling and uncovering hidden talent among actors and filmmakers.

Career

2024
2023
Love Without Walls
Love Without Walls as Daniel the Cab Driver
Hitmen
Hitmen as Bob Black
Rogue
Rogue as Zalaam
Break
Break as Weasel
2019
Red Devil
Red Devil as Steve Dreamer
2018
The Bromley Boys
The Bromley Boys as Herbie Lane
2014
Montana
Montana as Pitt
2012
Comedown
Comedown as Jason
Outside Bet
Outside Bet as Sam The Soleman
2011
Anuvahood
Anuvahood as Kenneth
Jack Falls
Jack Falls as Hogan
Victim
Victim as Zhartash
2010
Shank
Shank as Kickz
4.3.2.1.
4.3.2.1. as Dillon
Bonded by Blood
Bonded by Blood as Darren Nicholls
2009
Gunrush
Gunrush as Jello
2008
West 10 LDN
West 10 LDN as Nathan
One of Those Days
One of Those Days as Angel Steward 1
Dead Set
Dead Set as Space
2007
2006
2004
Wall of Silence
Wall of Silence as Aaron Cole
2003
A Touch of Frost
A Touch of Frost as Darryl Stephens
2002
Shooters
Shooters as Runner’s Kid
Ali G Indahouse
Ali G Indahouse as East Staines Massiv
2023
Sumotherhood
Sumotherhood as Director, Writer
2011
Anuvahood
Anuvahood as Director, Writer