Deezer D
Dearon Thompson (March 12, 1965 – January 7, 2021[1]), known professionally as Deezer D, was an American actor, rapper, and motivational speaker. He is best known for his role as Nurse Malik McGrath in the American medical drama television series ER, and for his roles in the films CB4[2] and Fear of a Black Hat. Deezer D's album, Delayed, But Not Denied, was available on iTunes and from his website August 8, 2008. Previously, Thompson released Unpredictable (2002) and Living Up in a Down World (1999).[3] Thompson suffered a fatal heart attack at his Los Angeles home on January 7, 2021 at the age of 55.[4]
Deezer D | |
|---|---|
| Born | Dearon Thompson March 12, 1965 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | January 7, 2021 (aged 55) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor Rapper Motivational speaker |
| Years active | 1991–2017 |
Filmography
- Crowning Jules (2017)[5]
- Raven (2011)
- A Taste of Us: The Movie (2007)
- The Way Back Home (2006)
- In the Mix (2005)
- Bringing Down the House (2003)
- Bones (2001)
- Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997)
- The Great White Hype (1996)
- Fear of a Black Hat (1994)
- ER (1994–2009) - as Malik McGrath - ER Nurse
- CB4 (1993)
- Cool as Ice (1991)
References
- 'ER' Star Dearon 'Deezer D' Thompson Dead at 55
- Donalson, Melvin Burke (2007). Hip Hop in American Cinema. Peter Lang. pp. 45–46. ISBN 978-0-8204-6345-2. Retrieved August 17, 2011.
- "The Holy Hip Hop DataBASE - The ultimate online Christian Hiphop resource". www.hhhdb.com. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
- "Deezer D Dies: 'ER' Actor, Rapper Was 55". January 8, 2021.
- "Video: Crowning Jules Trailer". Brian Harrington. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
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