Lucy Deakins
Biography
Lucy Deakins, born Lucy Helyn Deakins on December 18, 1971 in New York City, New York, United States, is an American actress. Her career includes appearances in the films The Great Outdoors (1988) and The Boy Who Could Fly (1986), as well as a role on the television series As the World Turns, which began in 1956. In addition to her professional work, Deakins married John Jay “J.J.” Arnold on September 4, 1999, and the couple has two children. Her credits total eight known roles, and she is listed in the Motion Picture Database under the name Lucy Helyn Deakins as well as the variant spelling Lucy Deakins.
Career overview
Lucy Deakins was born on December 18, 1971, in New York City, New York, USA. She is credited in the entertainment industry under the name Lucy Helyn Deakins as well as the shortened form Lucy Deakins. Her professional profile lists a total of eight acting credits, reflecting a career that includes both film and television work. Among her most recognizable appearances are the 1986 feature film The Boy Who Could Fly and the 1988 family comedy The Great Outdoors. In addition to her work in cinema, Deakins has performed in the long‑running television series As the World Turns, which began in 1956. These roles collectively illustrate her involvement in projects that span a range of genres and formats during the 1980s and beyond.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
9 titles- A Mother's Gift (1995) as Isobelle as an Adult
- There Goes My Baby (1994) as Mary Beth
- Law & Order (1990) as Julia Wood
- Law & Order (1990) as Leah Stanton
- Stood Up! (1990) as Becky Noonan
- Cheetah (1989) as Susan
- The Great Outdoors (1988) as Cammie
- Little Nikita (1988) as Barbara Kerry
- The Boy Who Could Fly (1986) as Milly
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lucy Deakins best known for?
Lucy Deakins is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Basquiat (1996), Basquiat (1996), Cheetah (1989), The Great Outdoors (1988).
When and where was Lucy Deakins born?
Lucy Deakins was born on December 18, 1971 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Lucy Deakins have?
Lucy Deakins has accumulated over 9 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 1995.
What is Lucy Deakins's background in cinema and television?
Lucy Deakins, born Lucy Helyn Deakins on December 18, 1971 in New York City, New York, United States, is an American actress. Her career includes appearances in the films The Great Outdoors (1988) and The Boy Who Could Fly (1986), as well as a role on the television series As the World Turns, which began in 1956. In ad...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Law & Order (1990) as Julia Wood — aged about 18
- Law & Order (1990) as Leah Stanton — aged about 18
- The Great Outdoors (1988) as Cammie — aged about 16
- The Boy Who Could Fly (1986) as Milly — aged about 14
- Cheetah (1989) as Susan — aged about 17
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