Richard Lewis Deacon: A Portrait of Subtle Grace Richard Lewis Deacon (May 14, 1922 – August 8, 1984) was an American actor whose career spanned decades and encompassed a remarkable range of roles, from supporting characters in classic Hollywood films to memorable performances on television. While often typecast as the fussy butler, the pompous businessman, or the imperious authority figure, Deacon’s talent lay in his ability to imbu…