Sean Kanan

Sean Kanan is a Hollywood veteran, creative force, and entrepreneur whose career has been defined by versatility, reinvention, and influence. His breakout role came in 1989 when Academy Award-winning director John Avildsen handpicked him to play Mike Barnes in *The Karate Kid Part III. The role of the “Bad Boy of Karate” established Sean as a global fan favorite and positioned him alongside martial arts legends in one of cinema’s most enduring franchises. Transitioning into television, Sean became a fixture of daytime drama. As A.J. Quartermaine on General Hospital, he proved his ability to anchor long-running storylines with layered performances. He later originated the role of Deacon Sharpe on The Bold and the Beautiful, a part that continues to define his career decades later. Deacon, with his mix of charm, cunning, and unpredictability, became one of the most memorable characters in daytime history, a role Sean has reprised on both The Bold and the Beautiful the most watched daytime drama in the world, seen in over 100 countries and The Young and the Restless.