John Deacon - Actor Profile

John Deacon

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 19, 1951
Birth Place: Leicester, England, UK

About John Deacon

John Richard Deacon (born 19 August 1951) is an English retired musician, best known for being the bass guitarist for the rock band Queen. He joined Queen in 1971 on the strength of his musical and electronic skills. As well as bass, Deacon played some guitar, keyboards and piano on Queen's studio work. After the death of lead singer Freddie Mercury in 1991 and the following year's Tribute Concert, he performed only sporadically with the remaining members of Queen before retiring from the music industry in 1997. His son, Luke, appears in Queen's biographical film Bohemian Rhapsody (2018).

John Deacon Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of John Deacon reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of John Deacon's work falls within the Music genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 94% of John Deacon's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Rock: the origin, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best John Deacon Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Deacon's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie John Deacon has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Queen: We Are the Champions – The Story of the Greatest Sports Anthem of All Time Self (Archive) Hit Similar →
2024 60 Songs: BBC Two at 60 Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2023 Rock: the origin Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2021 Queen at the BBC Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2020 We are the Champions - 50 Jahre Queen Self Super Hit Similar →
2018 Freddie Mercury: The King of Queen Self - Bass Hit Similar →
2017 Queen : The American Dream Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2017 Queen: Rock the World Self - Member Queen Super Hit Similar →
2016 Queen: A Night in Bohemia Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2015 Queen: From Rags to Rhapsody Self - Queen Super Hit Similar →
2012 Queen: Hungarian Rhapsody - Live in Budapest '86 Self Super Hit Similar →
2012 Queen: A Magic Year Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2011 Story Of Queen: Mercury Rising Self - Queen (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2011 Queen: Days of Our Lives Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2007 Queen: Rock Montreal & Live Aid - Super Hit Similar →
2006 The Very Best of Freddie Mercury and Queen Self Hit Similar →
2006 Classic Albums: Queen - The Making of A Night at the Opera Self Hit Similar →
2004 The Story of Bohemian Rhapsody Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2004 Live Aid Self Super Hit Similar →
2004 Queen on Fire: Live at the Bowl Self (Vocals / Bass) Super Hit Similar →
2003 Queen: Greatest Video Hits 2 Self - Queen Super Hit Similar →
2002 Queen: Greatest Video Hits Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2000 Freddie Mercury: The Untold Story Self Super Hit Similar →
1995 The Queen Phenomenon Self Super Hit Similar →
1995 Queen: Champions of the World Self Super Hit Similar →
1992 Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica Self Super Hit Similar →
1992 The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert Self Super Hit Similar →
1992 Queen - We Are The Champions - Final Live In Japan 1985 Self Super Hit Similar →
1991 Queen: Days of Our Lives Self Hit Similar →
1991 Queen: Greatest Flix II Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1991 Queen: Greatest Flix I and II Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1989 Queen : Rare Live – A Concert Through Time and Space Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1987 Queen: The Magic Years vol. 2 Self Super Hit Similar →
1987 Queen: The Magic Years vol. 1 Self Super Hit Similar →
1987 Queen: The Magic Years vol. 3 Self Hit Similar →
1987 Queen: Magic Years - A Visual Anthology Self Hit Similar →
1986 Queen: Live in Japan 1982 Self Hit Similar →
1986 Queen: Live at Wembley Stadium Bass Super Hit Similar →
1985 Queen: Live Aid Bass Super Hit Similar →
1985 Live Aid Self Super Hit Similar →
1985 Queen: Live In Rio Self - Bass Super Hit Similar →
1984 Red Hot Rock Self - Queen Bassist Flop Similar →
1982 We Will Rock You Self Super Hit Similar →
1981 Concerts for the People of Kampuchea Self Super Hit Similar →
1981 Queen: Greatest Flix Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1979 Live Killers Self - Bass Hit Similar →
1977 Queen: Definitive Houston Self Super Hit Similar →
1977 Queen: Live at Earl's Court Arena Self Average Similar →
1975 Queen: A Night at the Odeon Self - Bass Super Hit Similar →
1974 Queen: Live at the Rainbow '74 Self Super Hit Similar →

John Deacon - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Deacon?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Deacon is "Rock: the origin" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has John Deacon acted in?

John Deacon has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Deacon?

Other notable films include "Queen : Rare Live – A Concert Through Time and Space", "Queen: Greatest Flix I and II", and "Queen : The American Dream".

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