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
Born (1960-08-23) August 23, 1960 (age 64)
Los Angeles, California, United States
Years active1988–2013
Spouse(s)Drzan McBee
(Died March 20, 2003)
2 children

Career

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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]

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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]

Filmography

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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

References

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  1. ^ "Deron Mcbee AKA Malibu: Where is the American Gladiator Now?". Cinemaholic. June 30, 2023.
  2. ^ Feldman, Paul (December 8, 1988). "Ex-Deputy Accused of Doing a Fast Shuffle in Disability Claim". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
  3. ^ "RICH INTERVIEWS: Deron Mcbee Artist/Actor – First Comics News". Archived from the original on August 9, 2016. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
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