Adam Deacon

Birth Name:

Adam Steven Deacon

Birth Place:

Hackney, London, England, United Kingdom

Profession

Actor, Director, Writer, Soundtrack, Producer

Is a supporter of the Prince's Trust and appeared on BBC3's "Young Voters' Question Time" after the London riots in 2011
Was called The New Face of Youth Cinema by Time Out magazine in 2011
Became serious about acting at the age of 12, when a drama teacher insisted he try out for the Anna Scher theatre school
Made his screen acting debut in the short film "Bill's New Frock" in 1998
Quote: "I count my blessings․ I hate actors who just go on like they're the best thing since sliced bread․ You're only as good as your last job․ Be humble․"
Best known for playing Jay in "Kidulthood" and "Adulthood" and for directing "Anuvahood․"
Co-hosted the 2012 Music of Black Origins Awards with television personality Miquita Oliver

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