Sean Kanan Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!
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Updated on January 08, 2026
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Sean Kanan Biography
Sean Kanan is one of the most popular and richest Soap Opera Actor who was born on November 2, 1966 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Actor who played the role of Deacon Sharpe on the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful.
He was in the sitcom Happily Divorced with Fran Drescher.
Kanan’s first notable role was in Academy Award-winning director John Avildsen’s 1989 film The Karate Kid Part III. The following year, he starred on the Fox television series The Outsiders. In 1993, Kanan joined the ABC soap opera General Hospital as A. J. Quartermaine and was nominated for an award in the Outstanding Newcomer category by Soap Opera Digest. He left the series abruptly in 1997 following his struggle with alcoholism.
In 1999, Kanan joined the cast of the NBC soap opera Sunset Beach as Jude Cavanaugh and remained with the show until its cancellation later that year. He wrote and executive-produced Chasing Holden, distributed by Lionsgate, which starred DJ Qualls. In November 2000, he joined the cast of the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful as Deacon Sharpe, playing a character that was originally conceived as a short-term villain. In 2002, rumors surfaced that the actor had been fired, but he remained with the show until early 2005 when he opted to go on a recurring status, and he last appeared February 22, 2005.
He married Michele Vega in 2012; he was previously married to Athena Ubach.
| Name | Sean Kanan |
| First Name | Sean |
| Last Name | Kanan |
| Occupation | Soap Opera Actor |
| Birthday | November 2 |
| Birth Year | 1966 |
| Place of Birth | Cleveland |
| Home Town | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | Dale Perelman, Michele Perelman |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Michele Vega , Athena Ubach |
| Children(s) | Simone Andrea Kanan |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Upon his departure from The Bold and the Beautiful, Kanan starred in several feature films and competed in the third season of the Italian version of Dancing with the Stars in 2006. On July 10, 2009, Kanan reprised his role as Deacon Sharpe on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless.
Sean Kanan Net Worth
Sean Kanan is one of the richest Soap Opera Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sean Kanan's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He earned a political science degree from UCLA.
He played the leading role of Mike Barnes in The Karate Kid, Part III.
Sean Kanan (born November 2, 1966) is an American actor and TV host, best known for his portrayals of A. J. Quartermaine on General Hospital, Deacon Sharpe on The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless, and Mike Barnes in The Karate Kid Part III.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Soap Opera Actor |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Sean Kanan spends his free time studying martial arts, writing scripts, cooking, performing his stand-up routine and further pursuing the study of the Italian, French, Mandarin, Russian and Japanese language. He and Michele Kanan married in July 2012. He has a daughter by his prior relationship and Michele has four children of her own. Politically Kanan is involved with the Anti-Defamation League. In May 2016 Kanan said that he supported Donald Trump for President of the United States.
Upon leaving The Young and the Restless in January 2012, Kanan reprised his role as Deacon Sharpe on The Bold and the Beautiful. He appeared on and off from May until September 2012. Following his departure from the show, Kanan was reported to be returning to General Hospital. On October 29, 2012, Kanan returned to the role of A. J. Quartermaine on General Hospital after a 15-year absence. The actor was convinced that his past issues with alcohol abuse would be the reason he would never return to the soap. He was let go in early 2014, and expressed disappointment in what the writing team had come up with for his character. The actor then returned to The Bold and the Beautiful as Deacon Sharpe, first airing June 13, 2014. Upon being rehired, Kanan noted that Deacon is his favorite of all the characters he has played.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Sean Kanan height 6 ft 0 in Sean weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 6 ft 0 in |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
While appearing on The Young and the Restless, he starred in the 2009 Indie film Abracadabra, which was directed by Julie Pacino (Al Pacino’s daughter) and was screened at the Cannes Film Festival. In May 2010, Kanan appeared in My Trip to the Dark Side, written and directed by Shane Stanley. He later starred in the 2011 sequel My Trip Back to the Dark Side. That same year, Kanan wrote “The Modern Gentleman; Cooking and Entertaining with Sean Kanan”, published by Dunham Books.
Who is Sean Kanan Dating?
According to our records, Sean Kanan married to Michele Vega , Athena Ubach . As of December 1, 2023, Sean Kanan’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Sean Kanan. You may help us to build the dating records for Sean Kanan!Facts & Trivia
Sean Ranked on the list of most popular Soap Opera Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Sean Kanan celebrates birthday on November 2 of every year.
Is Sean Kanan a real martial artist?
Growing up in New Castle, Pennsylvania, Kanan studied martial arts in a school affiliated with the Japanese Karate Federation. He attended Boston University before moving to Los Angeles in 1987. His sensei encouraged him to pursue acting while finishing his degree in political science at UCLA. He graduated in 1989.
Is Sean Kanan related to Steve Burton?
He is related to former on-screen brother, Steve Burton, by marriage. Has a daughter, Simone Andrea Kanan (b. late 2001), with former co-star on The Bold and the Beautiful (1987), Gladise Jiminez. Simone lives with her mother, but Sean is very much a part of her life.
What happened Sean Kanan?
In 1993, Kanan joined the ABC soap opera General Hospital as A. J. Quartermaine and was nominated for an award in the Outstanding Newcomer category by Soap Opera Digest. He left the series abruptly in 1997 following his struggle with alcoholism.
Will Sean Kanan be in Cobra Kai Season 5?
Why Mike Barnes Appearing In Cobra Kai Is Likely. Between theories and speculation, the most anticipated appearance in Cobra Kai season 5 is that of Mike Barnes. Played by Sean Kanan, Barnes was one of the villains in Karate Kid 3 alongside Kreese and Terry Silver.
Does Ralph Macchio know karate?
Macchio told us that his martial arts experience is more one as a servant to the martial arts. In other words, while he never entered karate’s formal belt system, he’s its greatest living ambassador (our declaration, not his).
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