Deezer D
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| Deezer D | |
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| Born | Dearon Thompson 1965 (age 46–47) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor Rapper Motivational speaker |
| Years active | 1991—present |
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Deezer D (born 1965), whose real name is Dearon Thompson, is an American actor, rapper and motivational speaker. He is best known for his role as Nurse Malik McGrath in the US TV series ER, and, to a lesser extent, his roles in the films CB4[1] and Fear of a Black Hat. Deezer D's most recent album, Delayed, But Not Denied, was available on iTunes and from his website August 8, 2008. Deezer D underwent heart surgery in July 2009. He is a Christian. Deezer D is the subject of a one-act play entitled "To Know Him is to Deez Him" which premiered January 2, 2012 in Denver, Colorado.
[edit] Filmography
- A Taste of Us: The Movie (2007)
- The Way Back Home (2006)
- In the Mix (2005)
- Bringing Down the House (2003)
- Christmas in July (2001)
- Bones (2001)
- Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997)
- The Great White Hype (1996)
- Fear of a Black Hat (1994)
- ER (1994–2009)
- CB4 (1993)
- Cool as Ice (1991)
[edit] References
- ^ Donalson, Melvin Burke (2007). Hip Hop in American Cinema. Peter Lang. pp. 45–46. ISBN 9780820463452. http://books.google.com/books?id=A85aK5B3Pc8C&pg=PA46. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
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