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Deron McBee | |
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| Born | August 23, 1960 Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Years active | 1988–2013 |
| Spouse(s) | Drzan McBee (Died March 20, 2003) 2 children |
Deron Michael McBee (born August 23, 1960) is an American actor and sportsman, known for playing Motaro in Mortal Kombat Annihilation and as Malibu on American Gladiators . [1]
Deron McBee toured the professional racquetball circuit for three years.[ citation needed ]
McBee was an original Gladiator on American Gladiators , performing under the name Malibu. McBee appeared for one season on the show and returning several years later for the live tour.[ citation needed ] McBee is known for (as Malibu) his blond hair, tanned skin, and surfer persona.
McBee has trained in karate at the Billy Blanks World Karate Studio, and hand-to-hand combat and swordsmanship with Anthony De Longis.[ citation needed ]
As an actor McBee has generally been cast in action movies, usually in roles which allow him to use his fighting skills to portray a villain. For example, in Enter the Blood Ring , he portrays the wrestler Gregor.
His most notable film role is that of Motaro in the second Mortal Kombat film, Mortal Kombat Annihilation . In the DVD extras of The Killing Zone, McBee states that he has produced his impressive physique by abstaining from steroids and using a combination of prayer and faith.[ citation needed ]
In addition to film, McBee has had many guest starring roles on television.
McBee was a deputy sheriff with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in the early 1980s. [2]
Deron was married to Drzan McBee, a former professional wrestler and Raiderette, who died in 2003 from a heart attack. She was survived by her two daughters.[ citation needed ] Deron is now mostly involved in Christian ministry and in pursuing his painting passion. [3]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Black Dynamite Teaches a Hard Way! | Himself | Web series, episode "Black Dynamite Teaches Malibu and Chavo Guerrero Jr. 'Blind Respect'" |
| 2008 | Welcome to Sundown | Lord Tsuric | Horror movie |
| 2007 | Revamped | Kahn | Horror movie |
| 2005 | The Cutter | Alex, The Repairman | Action-thriller film |
| 2004 | Veronica Mars | Hank "Ziggy" Zigman | Television series, 1 episode; "You Think You Know Somebody" |
| Latin Dragon | "Mad Dog" | Action-adventure film | |
| 2003 | Red Serpent | Albert Chenyenko | Action film |
| 2001 | |||
| Nikki | New Crybaby | Television series, 1 episode; "Superhero Blues" | |
| Instinct to Kill | Des | Action film | |
| Curb Your Enthusiasm | Thor | Episode 2, season 2; "Thor" | |
| The Invisible Man | Mandeville | Television series, 1 episode; "Den of Thieves" | |
| 2000 | The Base 2: Guilty as Charged | Cletus | Action-adventure TV film |
| Walker, Texas Ranger | Luke Warley | Television series, 1 episode; "Black Dragons" | |
| Roswell | Wrestler | 1 episode; "The Convention" | |
| 1999 | Deadly Currency | Roca | Action film |
| L.A. Doctors | Dave | 1 episode; "Que sera, Sarah" | |
| 1998 | Martial Law | Kyle | 1 episode; "Lock-Up" |
| Conan | Sinjin | TV series, 1 episode; "The Child" | |
| 1997 | Mortal Kombat Annihilation | Motaro | Action film |
| Sliders | Ceres | 1 episode; "This Slide of Paradise" | |
| 1996 | Baywatch Nights | Muscle Guy | TV series, 1 episode; "The Creature" |
| Skyscraper | Leidermeier | Thriller film | |
| 1995 | Raging Angels | Archangle Gabriel | Horror film |
| Batman Forever | Harvey's Thug | Action film | |
| Cybill | The Waiter | TV series, 1 episode; "Call Me Irresponsible" | |
| Enter the Blood Ring | Gregor | Film | |
| Monster Mash: The Movie | The Monster | Horror film | |
| Terror T.R.A.X - Track of the Vampire | Officer Phil Graves | FMV Game | |
| 1994 | T-Force | Zeus The Cybernaut | Sci-fi film |
| M.A.N.T.I.S. | V.R. Soldier | TV series, 1 episode; "Soldier of Misfortune" | |
| Immortal Combat | Muller | Action film | |
| Cage II | "Spike" Duval | Action film | |
| Ring of steel | Big Fighter | Action-drama film | |
| 1993 | DragonStrike (board game) | Warrior | VHS video tutorial/short-film bundled with product |
| 1992 | Out of Blood | 1st Bodyguard | Action film |
| Valhalla | Siegfried / Nick | Comedy-drama film | |
| 1991 | The Killing Zone | Garret Bodine | Action film |
| 1990 | Payback | Taylor | Film |
| Time Barbarians | Doran | Sci-Fi film | |
| 1989 | American Gladiators | Malibu | TV series, 12 episodes |
| Married... with Children | Policeman | TV series, 1 episode; "Her Cups Runneth Over" | |
| 1988 | Elvira, Mistress of the Dark | Las Vegas Muscleman |