Biography
Adam Deacon is an English actor, director and writer. Born in Hackney, London, he began acting at the age of 12 and trained at the Anna Scher Theatre.
He rose to prominence with his role as Jay in the urban drama Kidulthood (2006) and its sequel Adulthood (2008). Deacon co-wrote, co-directed and starred in the comedy Anuvahood (2011), for which he received the BAFTA Rising Star Award. His television credits include Sugar Rush (2005) as Darren, Dead Set (2008), Inside No. 9 (2014) and Supacell (2024). He has also appeared in Ali G Indahouse (2002), 4.3.2.1 (2010) and Rogue (2020).
