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Heavy D (1967–2011)

Music Department | Actor | Composer

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The Los Angeles coroner's office says Jamaican-born rapper Heavy D died of natural causes. The cause of his death was pulmonary embolism and deep leg vein thrombosis. He also had arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. See more trivia »

Born:

Dwight Arrington Myers
in Mandeville, Jamaica

Died:

(age 44) in Los Angeles, California, USA
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2003-2004 The Tracy Morgan Show (TV series) (composer: theme - 18 episodes)
– Career Day (2004) (composer: theme)
– The Sporting Life (2004) (composer: theme)
– Class Clown (2004) (composer: theme)
– Super Boy (2004) (composer: theme)
– Vacation (2004) (composer: theme)
See all 18 episodes »
 
1997 MADtv (TV series) (composer: theme music - 1 episode)
– Episode #3.1 (1997) (composer: theme music)
 
1990-1994 In Living Color (TV series) (composer: theme music - 125 episodes)
– Candy Cane's Last Show (1994) (composer: theme music)
– Sweet Tooth Jones (1994) (composer: theme music)
– Infomercial Awards (1994) (composer: theme music)
– Thugs (1994) (composer: theme music)
– Dirty Dozens Tournament of Champions (1994) (composer: theme music)
See all 125 episodes »
 
Show ShowActor (25 titles)
???? H4 (pre-production)
Archbishop Scroop
 
2011 Tower Heist
Courthouse Guard (as Dwight 'Heavy D' Myers)
 
2011 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV series)
Supreme
– Personal Fouls (2011) … Supreme (as Dwight 'Heavy D' Myers)
 
2011 Are We There Yet? (TV series)
Craig
– The Mr. Almost Episode (2011) … Craig (as Dwight 'Heavy D' Myers)
 
2006 Step Up
Omar
 
2005 Bones (TV series)
Sid Shapiro
– The Man in the Fallout Shelter (2005) … Sid Shapiro (as Heavy D.)
– The Man on Death Row (2005) … Sid Shapiro (as Heavy D.)
– A Boy in a Tree (2005) … Sid Shapiro (as Heavy D.)
 
2005 Yes, Dear (TV series)
Charlie
– Barbecue (2005) … Charlie
 
2003-2004 The Tracy Morgan Show (TV series)
Bernard
– Career Day (2004) … Bernard
– Class Clown (2004) … Bernard
– Super Boy (2004) … Bernard
– Vacation (2004) … Bernard
– Miracle Street (2004) … Bernard
See all 17 episodes »
 
2004 Larceny
Charles
 
2003 Dallas 362
Bear
 
2000-2003 Boston Public (TV series)
Big Boy / Mr. Lick
– Chapter Sixty-Six (2003) … Mr. Lick (as Dwight 'Heavy D' Myers) / Big Boy (as Dwight 'Heavy D' Myers)
– Chapter Fifty-Six (2003) … Mr. Lick (as Dwight 'Heavy D' Myers) / Big Boy (as Dwight 'Heavy D' Myers)
– Chapter Fifty-Three (2003) … Mr. Lick (as Dwight 'Heavy D' Myers) / Big Boy (as Dwight 'Heavy D' Myers)
– Chapter Fifty-One (2002) … Mr. Lick (as Dwight 'Heavy D' Myers) / Big Boy (as Dwight 'Heavy D' Myers)
– Chapter Thirty-Eight (2002) … Mr. Lick (as Dwight 'Heavy D' Myers) / Big Boy (as Dwight 'Heavy D' Myers)
See all 13 episodes »
 
2003 Black Listed (video)
Frankie
 
2002 Big Trouble
FBI Agent Pat Greer (as Dwight 'Heavy D' Myers)
 
2000 For Your Love (TV series)
Dexter
– Accidental Doctor (2000) … Dexter
 
2000 Next Afternoon (short)
 
1999 Martial Law (TV series)
Gordon Ganza
– This Shogun for Hire (1999) … Gordon Ganza (as Dwight Errington Myers)
 
1999 The Cider House Rules
Peaches
 
1999/I Life
Jake
 
1997 The Deli
Bo
 
1997 Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (TV series)
Drexel
– The Golden Goose (1997) … Drexel (voice)
 
1994-1996 Living Single (TV series)
Darryl
– Do You Take This Man's Wallet? (1996) … Darryl (as Dwight 'Heavy D' Myers)
– If the Crew Fits (1995) … Darryl (as Dwight 'Heavy D' Myers)
– Thanks for Giving (1994) … Darryl (as Dwight 'Heavy D' Myers)
 
1995 New Jersey Drive
Bo-Kane (as Dwight Errington Myers)
 
1993 Roc (TV series)
Calvin Hendricks
– He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father (1993) … Calvin Hendricks
– Sheila in the House (1993) … Calvin Hendricks
– To Love and Die on Emerson Street: Part 2 (1993) … Calvin Hendricks
– To Love and Die on Emerson Street: Part 1 (1993) … Calvin Hendricks
 
1992 Tales from the Crypt (TV series)
Farouche
– On a Deadman's Chest (1992) … Farouche
 
1990 Booker (TV series)
Fatz Turner
– Mobile Home (1990) … Fatz Turner (as Dwight 'Heavy D' Myers)
 
Show ShowComposer (2 titles)
2003-2004 The Tracy Morgan Show (TV series)
– Career Day (2004)
– The Sporting Life (2004)
– Class Clown (2004)
– Super Boy (2004)
– Vacation (2004)
See all 18 episodes »
 
1995 MADtv (TV series)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (17 titles)
2010 So You Think You Can Dance Canada (TV series)
– Top 18 Performance (2010) (performer: "Now That We Found Love")
 
2005/I Hitch (writer: "Now That We Found Love" 1973 / as Dwight Myers)
 
2003 Cradle 2 the Grave (writer: "Guns & Roses" / as Dwight Myers)
 
2002 Big Trouble (writer: "Big Trouble" / as Dwight E. Myers / performer: "Big Trouble" / producer: "Big Trouble")
 
1999 Blue Streak (performer: "Criminal Mind")
 
1999 The Best Man (writer: "You Can't See What I Can See" / performer: "You Can't See What I Can See")
 
1997 B*A*P*S (writer: "I Miss You")
 
1995 People: A Musical Celebration (TV movie) (music: "Garden of Delight" / lyrics: "Garden of Delight" / arranger: "Garden of Delight" / "Garden of Delight")
 
1995 MADtv (TV series)
 
1995 To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar (writer: "Nobody's Body")
 
1995 New Jersey Drive (writer: "Check It Out" / as D. Myers / performer: "Check It Out")
 
1993 Who's the Man? (writer: "Hotness" / lyrics: "Hotness" / performer: "Hotness")
 
1991 Strictly Business (writer: "Let the People Sing" / as Heavy D.)
 
1991 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (TV series)
– Young and the Restless (1991) (performer: "Someboy For Me")
 
1990 The Earth Day Special (TV special) (lyrics: "The Planet Raps Back" / performer: "The Planet Raps Back")
 
1990 In Living Color (TV series)
 
1989 Grammy Living Legends (TV movie) (performer: "New York, New York")
 
Show ShowThanks (4 titles)
2012 The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special) (in memory of)
 
2012 The 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (TV movie) (in memoriam)
 
2012 20th Annual Trumpet Awards (TV movie) (in memory of - as Dwight 'Heavy D' Myers)
 
2011 Special Collector's Edition (TV series) (in memory of - 1 episode)
– Calles de fuego (2011) (in memory of)
 
Show ShowSelf (37 titles)
2011 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Performer
 
2009 The Shooter Series: Vol. 1 (video)
Himself
 
2006 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Sean 'Diddy' Combs (2006) … Himself
 
2005 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 1 June 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 The Show with A.J. Calloway (TV movie)
Himself
 
2004 The Notorious B.I.G.: Ready to Die - The Remaster (video short)
Himself (segment "One More Chance")
 
2002 Reel Comedy (TV series)
Himself
– Big Trouble (2002) … Himself
 
2002 Hip Hop Uncensored Vol. 3: Hustlemania (video)
Himself
 
1999 The Cider House Rules: The Making of an American Classic (video documentary short)
Himself
 
1998 Pete Rock: Soul Survivor (video short)
Himself
 
1997 B*A*P*S
Himself
 
1997 Rhyme & Reason (documentary)
Himself
 
1996 Waynehead (TV series)
Himself
– Botzwana Aki and the Hydrant of Doom (1996) … Himself
 
1995 Your Studio and You (short)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1995 The 1995 Source Hip-Hop Music Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1993 Who's the Man?
Himself
 
1988-1993 Soul Train (TV series documentary)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– Episode #22.21 (1993) … Himself
– Debbie Allen/Heavy D & the Boyz (1989) … Himself - Guest (as Heavy D & the Boyz)
– Lou Rawls/Heavy D and the Boyz/Mikki Howard (1988) … Himself
 
1993 Dangerous: The Short Films (video)
Himself ('Jam' video)
 
1990-1993 In Living Color (TV series)
Himself - Musical Guest
– Undigable Hosts (1993) … Himself - Musical Guest
– Episode dated 3 May 1992 (1992) … Himself - Musical Guest
– The Black Man's Guide to Understanding the Black Woman (1990) … Himself - Musical Guest
 
1992 The 6th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1992 NBA All-Star Stay in School Jam (TV movie)
Himself
 
1989-1992 Ebony/Jet Showcase (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 31 January 1992 (1992) … Himself
– Episode dated 2 June 1989 (1989) … Himself
 
1992 Comic Relief V (TV special)
Himself
 
1991 The 5th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
1991 Sinbad and Friends: All the Way Live... Almost! (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1990 Motown 30: What's Goin' On! (TV special)
Himself
 
1990 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (TV series)
Himself
– Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect: Part 2 (1990) … Himself
 
1990 The Earth Day Special (TV special)
Himself
 
1990 The 4th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter (as Heavy D & the Boyz)
 
1990 Dionne and Friends (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.9 (1990) … Himself (as Heavy D & the Boyz)
 
1990 Janet Jackson: The Rhythm Nation Compilation (video)
Himself (segment "Alright")
 
1989 Grammy Living Legends (TV movie)
Himself (as Heavy D & the Boyz)
 
1989 A Different World (TV series)
Himself
– Delusions of Daddyhood (1989) … Himself (as Heavy D & the Boyz)
 
1989 The Arsenio Hall Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 26 October 1989 (1989) … Himself (as Heavy D & the Boyz)
– Episode dated 25 October 1989 (1989) … Himself
 
1989 The 3rd Annual Soul Train Music Awards (TV special)
Himself - Performer (as Heavy D & the Boyz)
 
1989 New Edition Past and Present (video)
Himself
 
1988 The 2nd Annual Soul Train Music Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2012 Vanilla Ice Archive (documentary)
Himself
 
2011 2011 Soul Train Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2002 Heroes of Black Comedy
Himself
 

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Alternate Names:

Heavy D & the Boyz | Heavy D. | Dwight 'Heavy D' Myers | Dwight Errington Myers | Dwight Myers

Height:

6' 3" (1.91 m)
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

The Los Angeles coroner's office says Jamaican-born rapper Heavy D died of natural causes. The cause of his death was pulmonary embolism and deep leg vein thrombosis. He also had arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. See more »

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