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Brian Deacon (born 13 February 1949) is a British actor known for portraying Jesus in the 1979 film Jesus, which was made by the evangelical organization The Jesus Film Project. Deacon was chosen for the part out of a field of 900 actors screen tested by producer John Heyman.
Actor Brian Deacon On Being ‘The Face Of Jesus’. One of the most recognised actors who's played Jesus is Brian Deacon, of the 1979 'The Jesus Film'. He chats about the role, and his own spiritual beliefs. Download Audio.
From his meticulous research to his profound understanding of the character, Brian Deacon's portrayal offers viewers a compelling and authentic glimpse into the life of Jesus. Don't miss this...
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Brian Deacon. Actor: A Zed & Two Noughts. Brian was educated in primary and secondary modern schools until the age of 17. He worked as a window cleaner and a butcher's van driver while a member of the Oxford Youth Theatre.
- February 13, 1949
Oct 19, 1979 · The Jesus Film is a 1979 biographical drama that retells the life of Christ based on the gospel of Luke. Brian Deacon plays the lead role of Jesus, and the film has been translated into over 1000 languages and dialects.
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- Biography, Drama, Family
- John Krish, Peter Sykes
- 1979-10-19
Brian Deacon, a Shakespearean actor, was cast as Jesus for his "ethnically correct" olive complexion. In addition to 45 main actors, who were mainly Israelis, another 5,000 extras were involved in the filming.
Brian Deacon (born 13 February 1949) is a British actor known for portraying Jesus in the 1979 film Jesus, which was made by the evangelical organization The Jesus Film Project. Deacon was chosen for the part out of a field of 900 actors screen tested by producer John Heyman.
