Sean Kanan
Los Angeles Presence
Deacon Sharpe (November 1st, 2000 to February 22nd, 2005)
At a Glance
Born in Cleveland and raised in New Castle, Pennsylvania, Sean began his acting career while he was a political science major at Boston University. After landing a role in the locally-filmed "Spenser: For Hire," he transferred to UCLA to devote more time to acting. Following graduation, he honed his skills at local comedy clubs and appeared in television programs such as "The Nanny," "Who's the Boss," MTV's "Dead at 21," and Oliver Stone's "Wild Palms" miniseries, among others.
Sean made his feature film debut as Mike Barnes in "Karate Kid III" after being hand-picked by director John Avildsen ("Rocky") during an open call of over 2,000 actors. He had studied karate and kickboxing while growing up and was able to perform his own stunts.
On daytime television, Sean received a nomination for Best Newcomer from the annual Soap Opera Digest Awards for his role as the trouble-ridden A.J. Quartermaine on "General Hospital." His next role was that of the enigmatic businessman Jude Cavenaugh on "Sunset Beach."
Sean has also taken on theatrical roles, including starring as Austin in Sam Shepard's "True West" at the Zephyr in Los Angeles and in "Irish Coffee" at the Burbage, also in Los Angeles.
In 1994, Sean co-wrote, produced and starred in a short film, "Oasis Cafe," with Gary Busey, and went on to form his own production company, Kanan/Hammerschlag Productions. The company recently completed the independent film, "March," which co-stars Rena Sofer and Sean. Set to air in coming months also is the film "Crash Point Zero," which co-stars Sean opposite Treat Williams. Production is beginning now on "Chasing Holden" a Lion's Gate film that Sean wrote and will executive produce and co-star in opposite D. J. Qualls.
When not working, Sean enjoys practicing martial arts and writing poetry, plays and screenplays.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
The Bold and The Beautiful
Deacon Sharpe
November 1st, 2000 to February 22nd, 2005
Sunset Beach
Jude Cavenaugh
1999
V.I.P.
1998
Dead at 21
1994
General Hospital
A.J. Quartermaine
1993-1997
Lois & Clark
1993
The Nanny
1993
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
Spenser: For Hire
1985
Acting Portfolio
FILM
Crash Point Zero (HBO)
2001
Chasing Holden
2001
March
2001
The Chaos Factor (HBO)
1999
Chump Change
1999
Oasis Cafe
1994
Rich Girl
1991
The Karate Kid III
1989
Awards and Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006; for The Bold and the Beautiful)
Soap Opera Digest Award Nominee, Best Newcomer (1994)
Vital Statistics
BIRTHPLACE: Cleveland, Ohio
BIRTHDAY: November 2, 1966
CHILDREN: Daughter, Simone Andrea Kanan (b. late 2001; with Gladis Jimenez)
News Archives
News Archive: Kanan to join cast of B&B. [Sep 30th, 2000]
News Archive: Hearst out, Kanan still in at B&B. [Aug 9th, 2002]
News Archive: Kanan confirms that he's taped his final B&B episode. [Feb 7th, 2005]
News Archive: Kanan to appear in court on DUI charges. [Sep 12th, 2007]
News Archive: Spared jail time, Kanan receives DUI sentence. [Jan 21st, 2008]
News Archive: Arrest warrant issued for no-show Kanan. [Jun 16th, 2008]
