Rolf Harris has been described as a "Jekyll and Hyde" character who used his fame to get close to his alleged victims.
The 84-year-old is accused of assaulting four girls aged between seven or eight and 19, but denies all 12 charges.
The prosecution claim he used his status as a children's TV presenter and artist to "mesermise" victims.
Southwalk Crown Court also heard how staff at one Australia TV channel knew Harris as "Octopus" because of his wandering hands.
Harris was accompanied by his wife Alwen and daughter Bindi (left) Sasha Wass QC opened: "The prosecution doesn't for a moment suggest there is not a good, talented and kind side to Mr Harris.
"But concealed behind this charming and amicable children's entertainer lay a man who exploited the very children who were drawn to him.
"His fame and reputation meant no one suspected or challenged his behaviour."
The prosecution described Harris as having a "side to him" which meant he was sexually attracted to young girls.
One of these girls was "groomed like a pet" by the defendant, they say.
The case has attracted intense media interest both in the UK and Australia The abuse allegedly took place for 15 years and "by the time she was in her 20s, she effectively did what Mr Harris told her to do".
The girl was said to have turned to alcohol at the age of 15 as a result of what she claims happened - and is now a "full blown alcoholic".
The court heard how none of the alleged victims knew each other.
"You will see a pattern during this case of Mr Harris approaching girls in a purely friendly way and then, once he is in close physical contact with them, taking advantage of the situation in order to indecently assault them," said Miss Wass.
The trial continues.
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