Dearon Thompson (March 10, 1965 – January 7, 2021), known professionally as Deezer D, was an American actor, rapper and Christian 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 and Fear of a Black Hat.

Deezer D's album Delayed, But Not Denied was available on iTunes, and from his website on August 8, 2008. Previously, he released Unpredictable (2002) and Living Up in a Down World (1999), with plans to produce new music in 2021.

At the age of 55, Thompson suffered a fatal heart attack in his Los Angeles home on January 7, 2021.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1991Cool as IceJazz
1993Fear of a Black HatJam Boy
CB4Otis / Stab Master Arson
1996The Great White HypeRoper's crony
1997Romy and Michele's High School ReunionService guy
2001BonesStank
2003Bringing Down the HouseHeavy guy
2005In the MixJoe "JoJo"
2006The Way Back HomeLV Perry
2007Lord Help UsTai Williams
2011RavenRavenShort film
2013Under the Sun RestoredNatas PittsShort film
2017Crowning JulesPawnbroker
2021Courting Mom and DadJim Calloway

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1992Angel StreetMalik2 episodes
Out All NightD.J.Episode: "Pilot"
1993The John Larroquette ShowThe RobberEpisode: "Pilot"
1994–2009ERMalik McGrath190 episodes
1995Hope & GloriaOrderlyEpisode: "Manager and Woman"
2000The Rosie O'Donnell ShowSelfEpisode: "Rosie's Backstage Pass: ER"
2005UnscriptedSelf1 episode

Video games

YearTitleRole
2001Emergency Room: Code RedBoogy

Web series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009Star-vingRaheemEpisode: "Straight Outta Compton"

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