Deezer D whose real name is Dearon Thompson, is an American

United States

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 actor

Actor

An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...

, rapper and motivational speaker

Motivational speaker

A motivational speaker or inspirational speaker is a speaker who makes speeches intended to motivate or inspire an audience. In a business context, they are employed to communicate company strategy with clarity and help employees to see the future in a positive light and inspire workers to pull...

. He is best known for his role as Nurse Malik McGrath in the US TV series ER

ER (TV series)

ER is an American medical drama television series created by novelist Michael Crichton that aired on NBC from September 19, 1994 to April 2, 2009. It was produced by Constant c Productions and Amblin Entertainment, in association with Warner Bros. Television...

, and, to a lesser extent, his roles in the films CB4

CB4

CB4 is a 1993 comedy film directed by Tamra Davis, and starring Chris Rock. The film follows a fictional rap group named 'CB4', named after the prison block in which the group was allegedly formed...

and Fear of a Black Hat

Fear of a Black Hat

Fear of a Black Hat is a 1994 American mockumentary film on the evolution and state of American hip hop music. The film's title is derived from the 1990 Public Enemy album Fear of a Black Planet...

. Deezer D's most recent album, Delayed, But Not Denied, was available on iTunes

ITunes

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 and from his website August 8, 2008. Deezer D underwent heart surgery in July 2009. He is a Christian.

Filmography

• A Taste of Us: The Movie (2007)
• The Way Back Home (2006)
• In the Mix
  In the Mix (film)
  In the Mix is a 2005 American crime-comedy film starring R&B/pop singer Usher. It was released in the United States on November 23, 2005, the film being targeted at the traditionally large Thanksgiving weekend audience....
  
  (2005)
• Bringing Down the House
  Bringing Down the House (film)
  Bringing Down the House is a 2003 American romantic comedy film, written by Jason Filardi and directed by Adam Shankman. The film stars Steve Martin and Queen Latifah.-Plot:...
  
  (2003)
• Christmas in July (2001)
• Bones (2001)
• Romy and Michele's High School Reunion
  Romy and Michele's High School Reunion
  Romy and Michele's High School Reunion is a 1997 comedy film starring Lisa Kudrow, Mira Sorvino, Janeane Garofalo, Camryn Manheim, and Alan Cumming directed by David Mirkin. The plot revolves around two 28-year-old women who appear to have achieved very little success in life and decide to invent...
  
  (1997)
• The Great White Hype
  The Great White Hype
  The Great White Hype is a 1996 film directed by Reginald Hudlin. It stars Samuel L. Jackson, Peter Berg, Damon Wayans, Jeff Goldblum, Jon Lovitz, Cheech Marin, John Rhys-Davies, Salli Richardson and Jamie Foxx....
  
  (1996)
• Fear of a Black Hat
  Fear of a Black Hat
  Fear of a Black Hat is a 1994 American mockumentary film on the evolution and state of American hip hop music. The film's title is derived from the 1990 Public Enemy album Fear of a Black Planet...
  
  (1994)
• ER
  ER (TV series)
  ER is an American medical drama television series created by novelist Michael Crichton that aired on NBC from September 19, 1994 to April 2, 2009. It was produced by Constant c Productions and Amblin Entertainment, in association with Warner Bros. Television...
  
  (1994–2009)
• CB4
  CB4
  CB4 is a 1993 comedy film directed by Tamra Davis, and starring Chris Rock. The film follows a fictional rap group named 'CB4', named after the prison block in which the group was allegedly formed...
  
  (1993)
• Cool as Ice
  Cool as Ice
  Cool as Ice is a 1991 American musical romance film directed by David Kellogg and starring rapper Vanilla Ice in his feature film debut. The film focuses on the character of Johnny, a freewheeling, motorcycle-riding rapper who arrives in a small town and meets Kathy, an honor student who catches...
  
  (1991)

External links

• Deezer D at N*Soul Records