Adam Deacon

Adam Steven Deacon (born 4 March 1983) is an English actor. He is known for his lead role in the films Kidulthood, sequel Adulthood, and for his directorial debut, Anuvahood.

Early life Deacon was brought up by his English mother in Stoke Newington, Hackney. His father is Moroccan. His father walked out on the family when Deacon was two years old, and the pair have had no contact.

Career Although his acting career began with guest appearances in Bill's New Frock, Shooters, Ali G Indahouse and The Bill, he also starred in the ITV drama Wall of Silence in 2004. Deacon's breakthrough came when he landed a starring role in the urban drama film Kidulthood. He then worked with the film's writer and director Noel Clarke on a number of other projects until 2011, including the sequel Adulthood, 4.3.2.1. and the one-off television pilot West 10 LDN. In February 2012, he won the BAFTA Rising Star Award.

Deacon has since appeared in many lead and supporting roles in feature films, including Bonded by Blood, Jack Falls, Shank, Everywhere and Nowhere and Payback Season. In May 2021, he appeared in an episode of the BBC soap opera Doctors as TK Nelson.

Legal issues In July 2015, he was found guilty of harassment without violence at West London Magistrates' Court, having had a highly publicised feud with Noel Clarke with accusations of Clarke bullying him and sabotaging Deacon's career, which Clarke stated was not true. On 20 July, Deacon was found guilty. The court, which heard that Deacon had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and had been self-medicating using cannabis, banned Deacon from contacting Clarke again.

On 7 April 2016, he was arrested after police were called to reports of a man reportedly armed with a machete style knife and threatening members of the public in London. He was unable to attend a hearing in March due to being "in hospital for treatment for underlying mental health issues". On 7 April, a jury delivered two not-guilty verdicts for affray and possessing an offensive weapon accepting Deacon was mentally ill and not criminally responsible for his actions.

Filmography Film

Television

Music videos Year Artist Song Role 2006 Plan B "Bizness Woman" Beatboxer 2009 Professor Green "Before I Die" Ambulance driver "Hard Night Out" Drummer2009 Bashy "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" Himself 2010 Chipmunk "Chip Diddy Chip" 2012 Bashy "London Town" 2012 Angel featuring Misha B "Ride or Die" from Time After Time (Remixes) - EP Group Therapy Attendee

Discography Singles "Keep Moving" (with Bashy, featuring Paloma Faith) (2010) "Hype Hype Ting" (with Boy Better Know and JME) (2011) "Do It" (featuring Professor Green) (2011) "People's Champion" (2012) "Flying High" (2012) '"Soldier" (2013)