Deron McBee
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Deron Michael McBee (born August 23, 1961) is an American actor and sportsman best known for playing Motaro and Garret Bodine in the films Mortal Kombat: Annihilation and "The Killing Zone" respectively.
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[edit] Career
Deron McBee toured the professional racquetball circuit for 3 years. He was also an original Gladiator on American Gladiators, performing under the name Malibu, serving for one season on the show before returning several years later for the live tour. McBee is known for his muscular frame and athleticism, and, as Malibu, his blond hair, tanned skin, and surfer persona. In addition, McBee has trained in karate, at the Billy Blanks World Karate Studio, and hand-to-hand combat and swordsmanship, with Anthony DeLongis.
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 karate training was showcased in T-Force, as the character Zeus.
His most famous role is probably that of Motaro in the second Mortal Kombat film. McBee's B-Movie experience is highlighted by the The Killing Zone. In the DVD extras, McBee states that he has produced his impressive physique by abstaining from steroids and using a combination of prayer and faith. Discerning fans will also note from the DVD cover of that film that McBee has one nipple slightly higher than the other.
In addition to film, McBee has had many guest starring roles on television.
[edit] Filmography
According to his IMDB page, Deron is currently filming a new movie where he plays a character called Kahn. From the screen shots it looks like he has maintained his physique and hair style.
- Revamped (2007) - In production
- Veronica Mars (2004)
- Latin Dragon (2003)
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2001)
- Instinct to Kill (2001)
- The Invisible Man (2001)
- The Base 2: Guilty as Charged (2000)
- Walker, Texas Ranger (2000)
- Roswell (2000)
- L.A. Doctors (1999)
- Martial Law (1998)
- Sliders (1997)
- Batman & Robin (1997)
- Mortal Kombat 2: Annihilation (1997)
- Baywatch Nights (1996)
- Night Stand (1996)
- Deadly Currency (1996)
- Cybill (1995)
- Enter the Blood Ring (1995)
- Monster Mash: The Movie (1995) [aka Frankenstein Sings]
- Skyscraper (1995)
- Batman Forever (1995)
- Raging Angels (1995)
- M.A.N.T.I.S. (1994)
- Cage 2: The Arena of Death (1994)
- Immortal Combat (1994) [aka Resort to Kill]
- Ring of Steel (1994)
- T-Force (1994)
- Out for Blood (1993)
- Wildspace (1993) [aka Dragonstrike]
- Valhalla (1992)
- The Killing Zone (1991)
- Time Barbarians (1990)
- In Living Color (1990)
- Married... With Children (1989)
- American Gladiators (1989)
- Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1988)
[edit] Personal life
Deron was married to Drzan McBee, a former professional wrestler, who died in 2003 due to complications following surgery. She was survived by her two daughters.[1]
His second cousin, Malvin Kamara, is British football player who plays for Huddersfield Town in Football League One. This has been confirmed from Malvin's Official Icons.com website, although its not clear how often they see each other if at all, it is revealed that Malvins mother has had contact with Deron at some point as from the quote from Malvins website
| “ | Mind you Churchill is probably a bit better than a cousin of mine (Deron McBee) who's an actor and was one of the original American Gladiators with the nickname 'Malibu'. To be honest I don't know much about him, but my mum knows him a bit. Terrible nickname though. | ” |
