Sean Kanan is a renowned actor and writer, celebrated for his roles in television and film. He gained fame as the villainous “Mike Barnes” in *Cobra Kai* and continues to captivate audiences as ‘Deacon Sharpe’ on CBS’s *The Bold and the Beautiful*, marking his 25th anniversary in 2025. Kanan has also reprised this role on *The Young and the Restless* and starred as ‘AJ Quartermaine’ on *General Hospital*. His film credits include collaborations with Bruce Willis in *Survive the Game* and *The Fortress*. In 2021, he received a Daytime Emmy® for *Studio City*, where he served as Executive Producer and Creator. Currently, he is co-showrunning the upcoming series *Unsuited*. An accomplished author, Kanan has published five books, including *The Modern Gentleman* and *Success Factor X*, focusing on personal development and relationships.