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Eric Deacon
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Eric Deacon

Born 1950 · Oxford, Oxfordshire, England UK · Active 1963–2001

Eric Deacon, known for his role in The Sex Thief (1973), navigates the provocative landscape of 1970s erotic cinema. In this film, he embodies a character entwined in a web of seduction and theft, reflecting the era's fascination with taboo themes. Deacon's performance adds a layer of complexity to the narrative, making him a noteworthy figure in the realm of cult and exploitation films. His work in The Sex Thief contributes to the ongoing dialogue about sexuality and morality in cinema.

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The Sex Thief

The Sex Thief

1973 ★ 5.2
as Crabshaw

A struggling pulp fiction writer who doubles as an incompetent jewel thief. He gets caught in the act every time, but he uses his looks and charm to make the best of it. Soon he becomes a celebrity. Wealthy women start leaving their jewels out like milk and cookies for Santa Claus in hopes that the sex thief will unlawfully invade their domiciles.

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Filmography

31 credits
2000s 1 credit
2000
The Last Musketeer as Charles Drew
Movie ★ 8.0
1990s 3 credits
1994
Wycliffe as Neil Innes
TV ★ 6.0
1992
Heartbeat as Alan Mansfield
TV ★ 7.2
1991
Prime Suspect as Dr. Gordon
TV ★ 7.8
1980s 13 credits
1988
Maigret as Tony Portman
Movie ★ 7.5
1988
Hard Cases as Ross Kennedy
TV
1986
TV ★ 7.7
1986
Lovejoy as Det. Insp. Hardwick
TV ★ 7.4
1986
Casualty as Peter
TV ★ 6.2
1985
Operation Julie as D.C. Ernie Wilson
Movie ★ 3.5
1985
Movie ★ 3.5
1985
A Zed & Two Noughts as Oliver Deuce
Movie ★ 7.0
1985
TV ★ 6.6
1984
Movie ★ 6.0
1982
TV ★ 6.2
1981
Contract as Billy
Movie
1981
Movie
1970s 8 credits
1979
Movie ★ 4.8
1979
Minder as Chris Lambert
TV ★ 7.1
1977
Movie
1977
Secret Army as Klein
TV ★ 7.7
1976
Movie ★ 5.5
1976
Movie ★ 4.0
1975
Survivors as Steve
TV ★ 7.9
1973
The Sex Thief as Crabshaw
Movie ★ 5.4
1960s 2 credits
1967
TV ★ 7.0
1963
Doctor Who as Mykros
TV ★ 7.9
Crew Credits
2000s 1 credit
2001
TV ★ 8.3
1990s 2 credits
1992
TV ★ 7.2
1991
TV ★ 7.8
1980s 1 credit
1986
Lovejoy Writer
TV ★ 7.4