Michael Clarke Duncan

Quick Facts

Full Name	Michael Clarke Duncan
Occupation	Movie Actor
Date Of Birth	Dec 10, 1957(1957-12-10)
Age	67
Date Of Death	2012-09-03
Birthplace	Chicago
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Michael Clarke Duncan Biography

Michael Clarke Duncan is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actor who was born on December 10, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He was a critically acclaimed actor for his role in The Green Mile, which was nominated for an Oscar. He also appears in Daredevil and The Whole Nine Yards.

In 1995, he made his debut in the stoner-comedy film Friday, starring He debuted in the 1995 stoner-comedy film Friday, which starred Ice Cube..

In 1979, he participated in the Disco Demolition Night at Comiskey Park, home of the Chicago White Sox, where he was among the first 100 people to run onto the field and he slid into third base. During the ensuing riot his silver belt buckle was stolen while he was stealing a baseball bat from the dugout.

Duncan took security jobs while in Los Angeles while trying to get some acting work in commercials. During this time, he worked as a bodyguard for celebrities like Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Jamie Foxx, LL Cool J, and The Notorious B.I.G., all the while doing bit parts in television and films. When rapper Notorious B.I.G. was killed in 1997, Duncan quit the personal- protection business.

He was with He dated Omarosa Manigault, who was present during his fatal heart attack. who was there during his fatal heart attack.

Michael Clarke Duncan Net Worth

Michael Clarke Duncan is one of the richest Movie Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Michael Clarke Duncan 's net worth $18 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Before he started his acting career, he was a bodyguard for He worked as a bodyguard for Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, and LL Cool J before starting his acting career. and Jamie Foxx.

His distinctive deep voice led to him being cast in films such as 2003’s Brother Bear, 2011’s Green Lantern and 2008’s Kung Fu Panda.

Michael Clarke Duncan (December 10, 1957 – September 3, 2012) was an American actor best known for his breakout role as John Coffey in The Green Mile (1999), for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and various similar honors. He also appeared in motion pictures such as Armageddon (1998), The Whole Nine Yards (2000), The Scorpion King (2002), Daredevil (2003), and Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), and had voice roles in films such as Brother Bear (2003), Kung Fu Panda (2008) and Green Lantern (2011).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Michael Clarke Duncan height 6 ft 5 in Michael weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Michael Clarke Duncan Dating?

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In 2005, Duncan appeared in two action films, The Island and Sin City where he played Manute, a powerful mobster. Critic Roger Ebert singled out Duncan for praise for his role in The Island, writing that “[Duncan] has only three or four scenes, but they’re of central importance, and he brings true horror to them.” Duncan appeared in a supporting role in the 2006 comedy Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby as Lucius Washington and, in 2009, Duncan played Balrog in Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li and starred as the titular Cleon “Slammin’ ” Salmon in Broken Lizard’s farce The Slammin’ Salmon.

Facts & Trivia

Michael Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Michael Clarke Duncan celebrates birthday on December 10 of every year.

On September 10, 2012, a private funeral was held in Los Angeles, and Duncan was interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills.

Top Facts about Michael Clarke Duncan

1. Born December 10, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois.
2. Stood at 6’5″ and weighed over 300 pounds.
3. Nominated for an Academy Award for his role in “The Green Mile.”
4. Appeared in over 70 films and TV shows.
5. Worked as a bodyguard for celebrities before acting.
6. Died on September 3, 2012 at age of 54.
7. Was a vegetarian and animal rights activist.
8. Played roles in action movies such as “Daredevil” and “Sin City.”
9. Received praise for his voice acting work in animated films.
10. Had a degree in communications from Alcorn State University.

What did Michael Clarke Duncan died of?

Heart attack

Why was Michael Clarke Duncan so big?

In reality, Michael Clarke Duncan was of a similar height to his co-star David Morse, and was a couple of inches shorter than James Cromwell. Amongst other things, creative camera angles were used to create the illusion that Duncan, as John Coffey, towered over the prison staff, even “Brutal” Howell and Warden Moores.

Was Michael Clarke Duncan a nice guy?

Michael was the gentlest of souls—an exemplar of decency, integrity, and kindness ,” said Darabont.

Is The Green Mile a true story?

The Green Mile Is Based On A Truth-Inspired Stephen King Book. While not a true story, The Green Mile is based on a book. The heart and plot of the book remain intact for the movie adaptation. However, some changes were made to prevent the film from being “too sad” (if that can be believed).

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