Heavy D
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Dwight Myers (born May 24, 1967), better known as Heavy D, is a Jamaican American rapper, singer and former leader of Heavy D & the Boyz, a hip hop group which included G-Whiz (Glen Parrish), "Trouble" T. Roy (Troy Dixon), and Eddie F (born Edward Ferrell). The group maintained a sizable audience in the United States through most of the 1990s. He has recently ventured into reggae music and can now be described as a reggae fusion artist. Description above from the Wikipedia article Heavy D, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Heavy D Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Heavy D reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 18 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Heavy D's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 39% of Heavy D's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Heavy D Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Heavy D's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Heavy D has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Vanilla Ice Archive | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Be Inspired: The Life of Heavy D | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Tower Heist | Court House Guard | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Step Up | Omar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Dallas 362 | Bear | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | LArceny | Charles | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Big Trouble | Greer | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Cider House Rules | Peaches | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Life | Jake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Pete Rock: Soul Survivor | Heavy D | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Deli | Bo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | B.A.P.S | Heavy D | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Rhyme & Reason | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | New Jersey Drive | Bo-Kane | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Your Studio and You | Heavy D | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films | Self (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Who's the Man? | Heavy D | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Earth Day Special | Self | Average | Similar → |
Heavy D - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Heavy D?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Heavy D is "Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has Heavy D acted in?
Heavy D has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Heavy D?
Other notable films include "LArceny", "The Cider House Rules", and "Rhyme & Reason".