As an actor, he has starred in films such as Life and The Cider House Rules. On television, he appeared on shows such as Living Single and Boston Public. In 2011, he guest-starred on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in the episode Personal Fouls as Prince Miller's cousin/manager Supreme. On November 8, 2011, Heavy D passed away from a pulmonary embolism at the age of 44. His appearance on Law & Order: SVU was his last television appearance.