Deacon Sharpe

Deacon Sharpe
The Bold and the Beautiful character
Portrayed bySean Kanan
Duration
  • 2000–2005
  • 2009–2012
  • 2014–2017
  • 2021–present
First appearanceNovember 1, 2000
ClassificationPresent; regular
Created byBradley Bell
Introduced byBradley Bell (2000, 2012, 2014, 2021)
Maria Arena Bell and Paul Rauch (2009)
Anthony Morina and Josh Griffith (2022)
Crossover
appearances		The Young and the Restless
In-universe information
Other namesDeacon Ray Sharpe
Jim
Occupation
  • Restaurateur
  • Bartender
  • Businessman
FatherDaryl Sharpe
Wife
  • Bridget Forrester (2001–2002)
  • Macy Alexander (2003)
  • Nikki Newman (2011–2012)
  • Quinn Fuller (2015–2016)
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(m. 2024)​
SonsEric Sharpe
DaughtersHope Logan
GranddaughtersBeth Spencer

Deacon Sharpe is a fictional character, originally from the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, portrayed by Sean Kanan from November 1, 2000, to February 22, 2005.[1][2] From June 23, 2009, to January 30, 2012, the character appeared on its sister soap The Young and the Restless.[3]

Kanan returned to the role on The Bold and the Beautiful on May 24, 2012.[4] Shortly after, Kanan was dismissed and last seen on June 27, 2012, though the actor was later rehired. His last appearance was on October 9, 2012.[5] On March 17, 2014, Kanan announced his return to The Bold and the Beautiful in a regular capacity. He once again returned on June 13, 2014.[6]

In October 2021, Kanan reprised the role once again.[7]

In September 2022, a crossover event between The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless was announced involving Kanan’s character along with the Y&R character of Nikki Newman, played by Melody Thomas Scott. Kanan’s appearances on The Young and the Restless were September 20 to 21, 2022.

  1. ^ "B&B Daily Recaps Archives". Retrieved April 6, 2012.
  2. ^ "B&B Daily Recaps Archives". Retrieved April 6, 2012.
  3. ^ "The Young and the Restless: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - on CBS.com". CBS. Retrieved April 6, 2012.
  4. ^ TV Guide (April 18, 2012). "Exclusive: Sean Kanan Returns to The Bold and the Beautiful". Retrieved April 18, 2012.
  5. ^ Simms, Richard M. (August 30, 2012). "Deacon's Back!". CBS Soaps In Depth. CBS.Soapsindepth.com. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  6. ^ Logan, Michael (March 17, 2014). "Exclusive: Sean Kanan Out at General Hospital, In at The Bold and the Beautiful". TV Guide. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
  7. ^ Silver, Carly (October 6, 2021). "Sean Kanan Announces Return to The Bold and the Beautiful". Daytime Confidential. Retrieved October 6, 2021.