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Dwight E Myers - Overview

Date of Birth: May 24, 1967     Date of Death: Nov 08, 2011
Place of Birth: Mount Vernon, New York, USA
Nationality: Jamaica
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As one of the most popular and influential rappers of the 1990s, Heavy D earned both respect and popularity in the music world with equal parts accessibility and integrity. He translated that appeal to become a highly watchable onscreen presence, slowly segueing to an acting career, beginning with cameos on television series and going on to featured roles in major motion pictures. One of his first notable onscreen performances was a recurring role on the acclaimed series, "Roc" (Fox, 1991-94), which he followed with a small part in the hip-hop comedy "Who's the Man?" (1993). Heavy D went on to more roles in the indie comedy "The Deli" (1997) and Robert Townsends' "B.A.P.S." (1997), while returning to the small screen with a recurring part on "Living Single" (Fox, 1993-98). After a role in the comedy "Life" (1999), Heavy D delivered an affecting performance in the Oscar-nominated drama "The Cider House Rules" (1999) and went on to become an audience favorite with a role on the acclaimed "Boston Public" (Fox, 2000-04). Meanwhile, a nearly 10-year absence from record... Read More
2011
Made a cameo as a security guard in the Brett Ratner directed ensemble comedy "Tower Heist"
2008
Released reggae album Vibes
2006
Appeared in the dance-filled drama "Step Up"
2004
Acted in the ensemble comedy "Larceny"
2002
Featured in the comedy caper "Big Trouble"
2000
Featured in "Next Afternoon," an independent film that aired as part of the "Showtime Black Filmmaker Showcase"
2000
Featured in "Next Afternoon", an independent film aired on Showtime as part of the "Showtime Black Filmmaker Showcase"


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