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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- For individuals; see Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
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| name = Adam Deacon
| name = Adam Deacon
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| caption = Deacon at the [[2012 BAFTAs|BAFTA Awards in February 2012]]
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| birthname = Adam Stanley Deacon
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1983|03|04|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1983|03|04|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[London Borough of Hackney|Hackney]], London, England
| birth_place = [[London Borough of Hackney|Hackney]], London, England
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| occupation = Actor, writer, director, rapper
| occupation = Actor, writer, director, rapper
| genre = [[Grime (music)|Grime]], [[UK garage]], [[Hip hop music|hip hop]], rap, pop
| genre = [[Grime (music)|Grime]], [[UK garage]], [[Hip hop music|hip hop]], rap, pop
| years_active = 1995–present
| years_active = 1995–present
| spouse =
| spouse =
| domesticpartner = Yasmine
| domesticpartner = Yasmine Johnson (2008-present)
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'''Adam Deacon''' (born 4 March 1983) is an English actor and rapper from Hackney, North-East London who rose to prominence after starring in the film ''[[Kidulthood]]'' (2006) as well as the sequel ''[[Adulthood (film)|Adulthood]]'' (2008).<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0435680/fullcredits</ref> Deacon is also the writer, director and lead actor in the British comedy ''[[Anuvahood]]''.
'''Adam Stanley Deacon''' (born March 4, 1983) is a British actor, rapper, writer and director from Hackney, North-East London. Deacon rose to fame after winning a starring role in the film ''[[Kidulthood]]''.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0435680/fullcredits</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
Adam Deacon was raised by his English mother in [[Stoke Newington]], Hackney, North-East London. His Moroccan father left his mother when he was two.
Deacon was raised by his British mother in [[Stoke Newington]], Hackney, North-East London. His Moroccan father left when he was two years old, and to this date, the pair have never had any contact.

When Deacon became increasingly frustrated with what he felt was a 'glass ceiling' above him in his acting career, he took matters in his own hands by co-writing, co-directing and playing the lead role in ''[[Anuvahood]]''.<ref name="imdb.com">http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1658797/</ref> The film is described as, "a pulls-no-punches, coming-of-age story, centring on one directionless hopeless '[[Drug dealer|shotter]]', who finds his true worth in the face of urban adversity."<ref name="imdb.com"/><ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1658797/ ''Anuvahood'']</ref>

''[[Time Out (company)|Time Out]]'' magazine have called Adam "The New Face of Youth Cinema".<ref>http://www.timeout.com/film/features/show-feature/11453/adam-deacon-the-new-face-of-youth-cinema.html</ref> In 2012, he won the [[British Academy of Film and Television Arts|BAFTA]] Rising Star award in 2012.


==Acting==
Adam Deacon featured in various music videos including; [[Bashy]]'s ''Who wants to be a millionaire'' and [[Chipmunk (rapper)|Chipmunk's]] ''[[Chip Diddy Chip]]''. He is also a musician and musical performer most noted for his two tracks on the soundtrack to ''[[Adulthood]]'', "Adamhood" and "On It 08" which also feature the musician [[Plan B (musician)|Plan B]].<ref>http://www.ukrecordshop.com/item/adulthood-soundtrack.html</ref> Deacon also contributes as a drummer and as an ambulance driver to [[Professor Green]]'s music videos "Hard Night Out" and "Before I Die". Deacon has also appeared as a guest on [[Tim Westwood]]s [[BBC Radio 1|Radio 1]] show.
Although his acting career began with guest appearances in ''[[Ali G Indahouse]]'' and ''[[The Bill]]'', Deacon's major breakthrough came when he landed a starring role in the urban drama film ''[[Kidulthood]]''. Since, he has worked with Kidulthood writer [[Noel Clarke]] on a number of other projects, including the sequel ''[[Adulthood (film)|Adulthood]]'', spin-off ''[[4.3.2.1]]'', and the one-off television pilot ''[[West 10 LDN]]''. When Deacon became increasingly frustrated with what he felt was a 'glass ceiling' above him in his acting career, he took matters in his own hands by co-writing, co-directing and playing the lead role in his own urban comedy, ''[[Anuvahood]]''.<ref name="imdb.com">http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1658797/</ref> The film is described as, "a pulls-no-punches, coming-of-age story, centring on one directionless hopeless '[[Drug dealer|shotter]]', who finds his true worth in the face of urban adversity."<ref name="imdb.com"/><ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1658797/ ''Anuvahood'']</ref> Following this, ''[[Time Out (company)|Time Out]]'' magazine labelled Deacon "The New Face of Youth Cinema".<ref>http://www.timeout.com/film/features/show-feature/11453/adam-deacon-the-new-face-of-youth-cinema.html</ref> In February 2012, he won the [[British Academy of Film and Television Arts|BAFTA]] Rising Star Award for his work on ''[[Anuvahood]]''. In 2012, Deacon is lined up for lead roles in three new films - ''Payback Season'', ''Outside Bet'' and ''Comedown'', due for release in March, April and May respectively.


==Filmography==
===Filmography===
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==Music career==
As well as his acting credits, Deacon has also been a big influence on the grime scene for the past four years. He has appeared in a number of music videos, recorded a number of his own songs and contributed material to soundtracks of the films he has starred him. He also semi-regularly appears as a guest on [[Tim Westwood]]s [[BBC Radio 1|Radio 1]] show, introducing his own selection of tracks.

; '''Video Appearances'''
* ''[[Catch Me If You Can (Bashy album)|Who Wants To Be A Millionaire]]'' by [[Bashy]] - Cameo
* ''[[Chip Diddy Chip]]'' by [[Chipmunk (rapper)|Chipmunk]] - Cameo
* ''Hard Night Out'' by [[Professor Green]] - Drummer
* ''Before I Die'' by [[Professor Green]] - Ambulance Driver

; '''Songs'''
* "Cum of My Line" (featuring Snakeyman) - ''[[Kidulthood]]'' O.S.T
* "Bones Diss" - ''[[Dubplate Drama]]'' O.S.T
* "On It '08" (featuring [[Plan B (musician)|Plan B]], Snakeyman, Blazay & Alphadecious) - ''[[Adulthood (film)|Adulthood O.S.T]]''
* "Adamhood" - ''[[Adulthood (film)|Adulthood O.S.T]]''<ref>http://www.ukrecordshop.com/item/adulthood-soundtrack.html</ref>
* "Keep Moving" (featuring [[Bashy]] and [[Paloma Faith]]) - ''[[4.3.2.1]]'' O.S.T
* "Ya Get Me" - ''[[4.3.2.1]]'' O.S.T
* "On This Ting" - ''[[4.3.2.1]]'' O.S.T
* "Typical Actor" - ''[[4.3.2.1]]'' O.S.T
* "My Size Kid" - ''[[4.3.2.1]]'' O.S.T
* "Madness" - ''[[Shank (2010 film)|Shank]]'' O.S.T
* "Hype Hype Ting" (featuring [[Boy Better Know]] and JME) - ''[[Anuvahood]]'' O.S.T
* "Allow Me, Allow Me (Feel The Pain)" - ''[[Anuvahood]]'' O.S.T
* "Do It" (featuring [[Professor Green]]) - ''[[Anuvahood]]'' O.S.T
* "People's Champion" - ''[[Anuvahood]]'' O.S.T


==External links==
==External links==
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| NAME = Deacon, Adam
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION =Actor
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Actor
| DATE OF BIRTH = 4 March 1983
| DATE OF BIRTH = 4 March 1983
| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[London Borough of Hackney|Hackney]], London, England
| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[London Borough of Hackney|Hackney]], London, England

Revision as of 08:11, 18 February 2012

Adam Deacon
Deacon at the BAFTA Awards in February 2012
Deacon at the BAFTA Awards in February 2012
Background information
Born (1983-03-04) 4 March 1983 (age 41)
Hackney, London, England
GenresGrime, UK garage, hip hop, rap, pop
Occupation(s)Actor, writer, director, rapper
Years active1995–present

Adam Stanley Deacon (born March 4, 1983) is a British actor, rapper, writer and director from Hackney, North-East London. Deacon rose to fame after winning a starring role in the film Kidulthood.[1]

Background

Deacon was raised by his British mother in Stoke Newington, Hackney, North-East London. His Moroccan father left when he was two years old, and to this date, the pair have never had any contact.

Acting

Although his acting career began with guest appearances in Ali G Indahouse and The Bill, Deacon's major breakthrough came when he landed a starring role in the urban drama film Kidulthood. Since, he has worked with Kidulthood writer Noel Clarke on a number of other projects, including the sequel Adulthood, spin-off 4.3.2.1, and the one-off television pilot West 10 LDN. When Deacon became increasingly frustrated with what he felt was a 'glass ceiling' above him in his acting career, he took matters in his own hands by co-writing, co-directing and playing the lead role in his own urban comedy, Anuvahood.[2] The film is described as, "a pulls-no-punches, coming-of-age story, centring on one directionless hopeless 'shotter', who finds his true worth in the face of urban adversity."[2][3] Following this, Time Out magazine labelled Deacon "The New Face of Youth Cinema".[4] In February 2012, he won the BAFTA Rising Star Award for his work on Anuvahood. In 2012, Deacon is lined up for lead roles in three new films - Payback Season, Outside Bet and Comedown, due for release in March, April and May respectively.

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2002 Ali G Indahouse East Staines Massiv Supporting role
2006 Kidulthood Jay Lead actor
Wilderness Blue Supporting role
2007 Sugarhouse Ray Lead actor
2008 Adulthood Jay Lead actor
2010 Shank Kickz Lead actor
4.3.2.1 Dillon Lead actor
Bonded by Blood Darren Lead actor
Jack Falls Hogan Lead actor
2011 Anuvahood Kenneth Lead actor
Everywhere and Nowhere Zaf Lead actor
2012 Payback Season Jerome Lead actor
Outside Bet Sam The Soleman Lead actor
Comedown Jason Lead actor
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2001 London's Burning Kevin Guest role
Spaced Fighter Guest role
2003 Is Harry on the Boat? Tyler Guest role
2005 Sugar Rush Darren Guest role
The Ghost Squad Rakesh Homaine Guest role
2006 The Bill Billy Aldridge Guest role
Casualty Tyrell Cate Guest role
2007 Dubplate Drama Bones Main role
Alan & Samir Samir Main role
2008 West 10 LDN Nathan Main role
One of Those Days[5] Angel Steward Main role
Love Soup Hooded Thief Guest role
Dead Set Space Guest role
2009 Grownups Lewis Guest role
Being Human Marco Guest role
Gunrush[6] Jello Lead role
Criminal Justice Drug Dealer Guest role
2010 Phone Shop Paul Mohammad, Croydon PhoneShop Manager Guest role
2011 The Boarding School Bomber[7] Isa Ibrahim Lead role
The Royal Bodyguard Shop Robber Guest role
2012 Celebrity Juice Panellist Guest role

Music career

As well as his acting credits, Deacon has also been a big influence on the grime scene for the past four years. He has appeared in a number of music videos, recorded a number of his own songs and contributed material to soundtracks of the films he has starred him. He also semi-regularly appears as a guest on Tim Westwoods Radio 1 show, introducing his own selection of tracks.

Video Appearances
Songs

External links

References

  1. ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0435680/fullcredits
  2. ^ a b http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1658797/
  3. ^ Anuvahood
  4. ^ http://www.timeout.com/film/features/show-feature/11453/adam-deacon-the-new-face-of-youth-cinema.html
  5. ^ One of Those Days BBC Film Network
  6. ^ Gunrush ITV Press Centre
  7. ^ The Boarding School Bomber BBC Programmes
  8. ^ http://www.ukrecordshop.com/item/adulthood-soundtrack.html

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