22 Facts About Sean Kanan

Sean Kanan trained in Shito-ryu at a school run by Karate master Fumio Demura and with stunt coordinator and Tang Soo Do master Pat E Johnson.

Sean Kanan collapsed at a Las Vegas hotel four days after shooting the scene and underwent life-saving surgery.

Sean Kanan was nominated for an award in the Outstanding Newcomer category by Soap Opera Digest for his believable portrayal of the fictional character whose storylines often centered on an ongoing battle with alcoholism.

Sean Kanan left the series in 1997 and returned in 2012 for the 50th anniversary of the show.

In 1999, Sean Kanan joined the cast of Aaron Spelling's NBC soap opera Sunset Beach as Jude Cavanaugh and remained with the show until its cancellation later that year.

Sean Kanan would remain with the show until 2005 when he opted for recurring status while his on-screen character served a prison sentence for obstructing justice.

Sean Kanan starred in several feature films in tandem with his television career.

Sean Kanan wrote and executive-produced Chasing Holden, which was distributed by Lionsgate, and starred Kanan along with DJ Qualls.

On July 10,2009, Sean Kanan reprised his role as Deacon Sharpe on the CBS sister soap opera The Young and the Restless.

In May 2010, Sean Kanan starred in My Trip to the Dark Side, written and directed by Shane Stanley.

Sean Kanan later starred in the 2011 sequel My Trip Back to the Dark Side.

In 2019 Sean Kanan created the Emmy Award-winning digital drama series Studio City, directed by Timothy Woodward Jr.

Sean Kanan reprised his role as Mike Barnes from The Karate Kid III for the fifth season of Cobra Kai.

In 2011, Kanan wrote The Modern Gentleman; Cooking and Entertaining with Sean Kanan, published by Dunham Books.

Sean Kanan shared many of his favorite recipes, but took the opportunity to help "rebrand men" by offering tips on etiquette, manners, and entertaining for special occasions.

The book, published by Plain Sight Publishing, is described as a collection of strategies and secrets from a diverse group of high achievers ranging from billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban to hip-hop icons Run-DMC In 2021, Sean Kanan wrote Way of the COBRA in which he, as Sensei, inspires and instructs students on techniques to define their most authentic and successful self.

In 2024, Sean Kanan co-authored the third book in the WOTC series titled Way of the COBRA Couples, with his wife Michele Sean Kanan.

Sean Kanan's career has been acknowledged through numerous industry awards including the Daytime Emmy for his series STUDiO CiTY.

In 2016, Sean Kanan received the 400th star on the Walk of Fame in Palm Springs.

Sean Kanan has a daughter by his prior relationship and Michele has four children of her own.

Sean Kanan is an active advocate for anti-bullying and an Ambassador for the organization Boo 2 Bullying.

Sean Kanan's charities include the American Cancer Society, Project Angel Food, and his tour with the USO entertaining troops in Bosnia.