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.
Career Deron McBee toured the professional racquetball circuit for three years.
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. 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.
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.
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.
In addition to film, McBee has had many guest starring roles on television.
McBee also worked as a professional wrestler in 1990 for Five Star Wrestling in Baton Rouge operated by Grizzly Smith.
McBee was a deputy sheriff with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in the early 1980s.
Personal life Deron was married to Drzan McBee (née Ashford), a former professional wrestler and Raiderette, who died in 2003 from a heart attack. She was survived by her two daughters. Deron is now mostly involved in Christian ministry and in pursuing his painting passion.
Filmography
Films YearFilmRoleDirectorNotes1987Tall Dark & HandsomeChippendales DancerJane BallardDirect-to-video release1988Elvira: Mistress of the DarkLas Vegas Muscle ManJames Signorelli1990PaybackTaylorAddison RandallDirect-to-video releaseChinatown ConnectionMartial ArtistJean-Paul OuelletteTime BarbariansDoranJoseph John BarmettlerDirect-to-video release. Credited as Deron Michael McBee1991The Killing ZoneGarrett BodineAddison RandallDirect-to-video release1992ValhallaSiegfried; NickJonathan D. GiftOut for BloodBodyguard #1Richard W. MunchkinDirect-to-video release1993Falling DownMan at PierJoel SchumacherUncredited roleDragonstrikeWarriorFlint DilleShort film1994Ring of SteelBig FighterDavid FrostDirect-to-video releaseImmortal CombatMullerDan NeiraDirect-to-video releaseT-ForceZeusRichard PepinDirect-to-video releaseCage II: The Arena of DeathSpike DuvalLang ElliottDirect-to-video release1995Batman ForeverHarvey's ThugJoel SchumacherUncredited roleEnter the Blood RingGregorTom OliverCredited as "Malibu", the name he used as a competitor on the TV series American Gladiators; see below.Raging AngelsArchangel GabrielAlan SmitheeUncredited roleMonster Mash: The MovieThe MonsterJoel Cohen and Alec SokolowDirect-to-video release1996SkyscraperLeidermeierRaymond MartinoDirect-to-video release1997Batman & RobinHockey ThugJoel SchumacherUncredited roleMortal Kombat AnnihilationMotaroJohn R. Leonetti2001Instinct to KillDesGustavo Graef Marino2003M.V.P.The StrangerAlex DanielsShort filmRed SerpentAlbert HakimovGino TanasescuDirect-to-video release2004Latin DragonMad DogScott ThomasDirect-to-video release2005The CutterAlex; RepairmanBill TannenDirect-to-video release2007RevampedKahnJeff RectorDirect-to-video release2008Welcome to SundownLord TsuricIan EyreShort film2012RedemptionDarionVincent McLeanShort film2026Blood Hunter: Thirst and RagePetrovDevon NicholsonShort film
Television Year(s)TitleRole(s)Notes1989Married... with ChildrenPolicemanS3E6 "Her Cups Runneth Over"1989–1990American GladiatorsMalibu13 episodes. Appearance in S1E13 "First Half Highlight Show" is archive footage only.1990In Living ColorVikingS2E2 "Anton at the Recruiter"; S2E12 "Veracosa". Not officially credited in either episode.Guys Next DoorConan the LibrarianS1E11 "Patrick Disappears"1991Visitors from the UnknownNordic AlienTV movie1992The Young and the RestlessStud #2Episode #47691994M.A.N.T.I.S.VR SoldierS1E5 "Soldier of Misfortune"Monster WarsEqualizer1995CybillWaiterS1E6 "Call Me Irresponsible". Credited as Deron Michael McBee1996Night Stand with Dick DietrickZachS1E28 "Are Talk Shows Out of Control?"Baywatch NightsMuscle ManS2E2 "The Creature"1997SlidersCeresS3E25 "This Slide of Paradise". Credited as Deron Michael McBee1998Conan the AdventurerSinjinS1E16 "The Child"Martial LawKyleS1E11 "Lock-Up"1999L.A. DoctorsDaveS1E22 "Que Sera, Sarah"2000RoswellWrestlerS1E13 "The Convention". Credited as Deron Michael McBeeWalker, Texas RangerLuke WarleyS8E18 "Black Dragon". Credited as Deron Michael McBeeGuilty as ChargedCletusTV movie2001The Invisible ManMandevilleS2E8 "Den of Thieves"Curb Your EnthusiasmThorS2E2 "Thor". Credited as Deron Michael McBeeNikkiNew CrybabyS2E4 "Superhero Blues"2002Strong MedicineThe Winged WonderS3E3 "Stages"2004Veronica MarsHank "Ziggy" ZigmanS1E5 "You Think You Know Somebody". Credited as Deron Michael McBee2011Tosh.0SelfS3E8 "Foul Ball Couple". Credited as "Malibu", the name he used as a competitor on the TV series American Gladiators; see above.2022Superficially DeepDanielS1E9 "That's the Objective"202330 for 30SelfS4E28 "The American Gladiators Documentary" and S4E29 "The American Gladiators Documentary: Part Two". Credited as "Malibu", the name he used as a competitor on the namesake TV series.Inside EditionSelfS35E193 "Prince Harry Takes the Stand"Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American GladiatorsSelfS1E2 "Let the Games Begin". Credited as "Malibu", the name he used as a competitor on the namesake TV series that is the subject of this documentary miniseries.
Video games
YearTitleRoleNotes1995Terror T.R.A.X.: Track of the VampireOfficer Phil Graves
References
External links
American Gladiators Malibu Profile (GladiatorsTV.com) Deron McBee Full Version Personal Website