Heath was born in Providence, Rhode Island. He graduated Syracuse University with BFA in Film and Drama from the Visual and Performing Arts School. Heath started his acting career on stage in New York and L.A.and made appearances in over 20 short films. He made his feature film debut in Calling Bobcat (2000). Heath broke into Hollywood in his 20s with appearances on Beverly Hills, 90210, Power Rangers Time Force and over a dozen commercials for Labatt Blue Beer. He received critical acclaim for his stage work in the play Meat Market which ran in 2000-2001. That role lead to work on The Discovery Channel's "Murder Re-Opened: The Seaside Slayings", the film 'Shade" with Jamie Foxx and Slyvester Stallone and commercials for Simms City. Heath's latest work is in the film "Buried". He is a part of an all-star cast that includes Ryan Reynolds, Samantha Mathis, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Erik Palladino.