Heavy D
Biography
Heavy D, born Dwight Myers and also known as Dwight Arrington Myers, was a Jamaican American rapper, singer, music producer, and actor. He was born on May 24, 1967, in Mount Vernon, New York, United States, and passed away on November 8, 2011, at the age of 44 in Los Angeles, California. He was recognized as the former leader of the hip hop group Heavy D & the Boyz, which included members G-Whiz, also known as Glen Parrish, Trouble T. Roy, also known as Troy Dixon, and Eddie F, born Edward Ferrell. The group maintained a sizable audience in the United States through most of the 1990s. Later in his career, he ventured into reggae music and became known as a reggae fusion artist.
Career overview
Heavy D, born Dwight Myers on May 24, 1967, in Mount Vernon, New York, was a Jamaican American rapper, singer, music producer, and actor. He was also known as Dwight Arrington Myers. He was the former leader of the hip hop group Heavy D and the Boyz, which included members G-Whiz, also known as Glen Parrish, Trouble T. Roy, also known as Troy Dixon, and Eddie F, born Edward Ferrell. The group maintained a sizable audience in the United States through most of the 1990s. In addition to his work in hip hop, Heavy D ventured into reggae music, leading to descriptions of him as a reggae fusion artist. His career in the entertainment industry encompassed both music and acting, with a known credit count of thirty-two acting roles listed on the Movie Database. Heavy D passed away on November 8, 2011, at the age of forty-four, in Los Angeles, California.
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Full Filmography
33 titles- Vanilla Ice Archive (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- Be Inspired: The Life of Heavy D (2012) as Self
- Tower Heist (2011) as Court House Guard
- Step Up (2006) as Omar
- Bones (2005) as Sid Shapiro
- Dallas 362 (2005) as Bear
- LArceny (2004) as Charles
- The Tracy Morgan Show (2003) as Bernard
- Big Trouble (2002) as Greer
- Boston Public (2000) as Mr. Lick / Big Boy
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Supreme
- The Cider House Rules (1999) as Peaches
- Life (1999) as Jake
- Martial Law (1998) as Gordon Ganza
- Pete Rock: Soul Survivor (1998) as Heavy D
- B.A.P.S (1997) as Heavy D
- The Deli (1997) as Bo
- Rhyme & Reason (1997) as Self
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as Drexel (voice)
- New Jersey Drive (1995) as Bo-Kane
- Your Studio and You (1995) as Heavy D
- People: A Musical Celebration (1995) Original Music Composer
- Living Single (1993) as Darryl
- Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films (1993) as Self (uncredited)
- Who's the Man? (1993) as Heavy D
- Roc (1991) as Calvin Hendricks
- Roc (1991)
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Heavy D.
- The Earth Day Special (1990) as Self
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Farouche (segment "On a Deadman's Chest")
- Booker (1989) as Fatz Turner
- Yo! MTV Raps (1988) as Self
- A Different World (1987) as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Heavy D best known for?
Heavy D is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tower Heist (2011), Step Up (2006), The 13th Warrior (1999), Big Trouble (2002).
When and where was Heavy D born?
Heavy D was born on May 24, 1967 in Mount Vernon, New York, USA. They passed away on November 8, 2011.
How many credits does Heavy D have?
Heavy D has accumulated over 33 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1987 to 2012.
What is Heavy D's background in cinema and television?
Heavy D, born Dwight Myers and also known as Dwight Arrington Myers, was a Jamaican American rapper, singer, music producer, and actor. He was born on May 24, 1967, in Mount Vernon, New York, United States, and passed away on November 8, 2011, at the age of 44 in Los Angeles, California. He was recognized as the former...
Heavy D by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Bones (2005) as Sid Shapiro — aged about 38
- Living Single (1993) as Darryl — aged about 26
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Supreme — aged about 32
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Farouche (segment "On a Deadman's Chest") — aged about 22
- Roc (1991) as Calvin Hendricks — aged about 24
- Roc (1991) — aged about 24
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