Brian Deacon Biography: Net Worth, Spouse, Height, Children, Age, Movies & TV Shows, Siblings

Brian Michael Deacon is a British actor born on February 13, 1949, he is celebrated for his portrayal of Jesus in the 1979 film Jesus and a versatile career in film and television spanning decades.

Comfortable with challenging roles from historical to dramatic and a background in theatre, he brings depth and sincerity to his performances.

Profile

• Full Name: Brian Michael Deacon
• Stage Name: Brian Deacon
• Born: February 13, 1949
• Age: 76 years old
• Birthplace: Oxford, England, United Kingdom
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
• Parent: Mr. and Mrs. Deacon
• Siblings: Eric Deacon
• Spouse: Nathalie Bloch-Lainé
• Children: Daughter, Lara Deacon
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $100,000 and $1 million

Early Life And Education

Brian Deacon was born on February 13, 1949, in Oxford, England. He is 76 years old. Raised by Mr. and Mrs. Deacon, he grew up alongside his brother Eric.

He attended primary and secondary modern school, leaving formal education around age 17.

Eager to act, he joined the Oxford Youth Theatre and supported himself through jobs such as window-cleaning and driving a butcher’s van.

He then moved to London to study acting at the Webber Douglas School and honed his craft in repertory theatres across the UK, including Bristol, Coventry, and Leeds. He is of Caucasian ethnicity and he practices christianity.

Career

Brian began his career in theatre before gaining screen prominence in the early 1970s. Notable early roles include appearances in The Triple Echo (1972), Vampyres (1974), and the television series The Feathered Serpent (1976–1978) and Lillie (1978), where he played Heumac and Frank Miles respectively.

His most defining role came in 1979 when he portrayed Jesus in the evangelical film Jesus, selected from hundreds of actors, and the film became one of the most widely viewed in history.

Throughout the 1980s, he continued working in television and film, including Separate Tables, several Shakespearean adaptations, and A Zed & Two Noughts (1985), where he co-starred with his brother Eric. In the early 1990s, he appeared on the British soap opera Emmerdale as Neil Kincaid.

He has since continued a steady stream of roles in television such as in Doctors, Bugs, and voice work in video games and film, including Mistaken (2013) and The Beyond (2017).

Personal Life

British actor born on February 13, 1949, Brian Michael Deacon is currently married to Nathalie Bloch-Lainé; they have been married since 1998.

His first marriage was to actress Rula Lenska from 1977 to 1987, and they had a daughter named Lara Deacon.

Regarding his height, Brian Michael Deacon stands at 5 feet 8 inches tall, which is approximately 173 cm.

Filmography

• Film & Television:
• The Triple Echo (1972)
• Vampyres (1974)
• The Feathered Serpent (TV series, 1976–1978)
• Lillie (TV series, 1978)
• Jesus (1979) – lead role
• Separate Tables (TV film, 1983)
• Shakespearean works (Henry VI, Richard III) (1983)
• A Zed & Two Noughts (1985)
• Bleak House (TV miniseries, 1985)
• Emmerdale (1992–1993)
• Doctors (2001, 2009)
• The Story of Jesus for Children (2000)
• Mistaken (2013)
• The Beyond (2017)

Net Worth

Brain Deacon’s net worth is estimated in the range of $100,000 to $1 million. His financial standing stems from decades of diverse acting work in film, television, theatre, and voice-over projects.