Biography
Eric Deacon is an English actor and writer. Born in Oxford in 1950, he trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art and began his career in repertory theatre.
He is known for his leading role as Oliver Deuce in the 1985 film A Zed & Two Noughts, directed by Peter Greenaway, in which he appeared alongside his brother, actor Brian Deacon. His other acting credits include appearances in Doctor Who (1985), Lovejoy (as Det. Insp. Hardwick), Prime Suspect (as Dr. Gordon) and multiple episodes of Casualty.
Deacon has also written for television, including the Prime Suspect episode Inner Circles (1995) and episodes of Lovejoy, The Bill and Holby City. He is married to actress Laraine Humphrys.
