• Date of Birth: December 10, 1957
  • Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Michael Clarke Duncan Biography

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Michael Clarke DuncanMichael Clarke Duncan mini-bio: Raised by his single mother on Chicago's South Side, Michael grew up resisting drugs and alcohol, instead concentrating on school. He wanted to play football in high school, but his mother wouldn't let him, fearing he would get hurt. He then turned to acting, dreaming of becoming a famous actor. After graduating from high school and attending community college, he worked digging ditches at Peoples Gas Company in Chicago. When he quit his job and headed to Hollywood, he landed small roles while working as a bodyguard. Michael's role in the movie Armageddon (1998) led to his breakthrough performance in The Green Mile (1999), when his Armageddon co-star Bruce Willis called director Frank Darabont, suggesting Michael for the part of convict John Coffey. He landed the role, receiving critical acclaim for his performance.

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Michael Clarke Duncan Information:
Full Name: Michael Clarke Duncan
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Height: 6'5"
Nickname(s):Hollywood
Big Mike
Notable feature(s):Big Build, Deep Voice, Bald
Education: High school
Alcorn State University in Mississippi (majored in Communications later dropped out)
Family: Mother: Jean Duncan
Sister: Judith Duncan
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Comments

  • roopesh4all
    mind blowing actor no word to discribe him........i watched the movie the green miles 17 times still love to watch it
    posted 240 days ago
  • rahim1998
    Hes The Best My favorite actor Hes Just AMAZING especially in The Green Mile
    posted 470 days ago
  • ladyj061370
    Great actor from Chi-town!!
    posted 500 days ago
  • a2323iuh45
    he was great in the movie arremogedon!!!
    posted 587 days ago
  • babagal2k8
    well done hunni
    u did realy welll in the film green mile
    it made me cry it was horrible when the charecter u played was killedon the electric chair
    w.b soonies
    chloe
    xxxxxxxxxx
    posted 604 days ago
  • drib53
    i can feel his just a very kind man with a lot of crazy just like me we are the same sing which is sagetarus
    posted 621 days ago
  • cutiepie20072008
    i love this guy!! he's such a big teddy bear!!
    posted 667 days ago
  • IRONMANBLAST
    Bruce Willis Lent Mike a Welcome Helping Hand :)
    posted 682 days ago
  • Johnnydepplove
    Michael are so sweet in The Green Mile and I love that movie!!!
    posted 853 days ago
  • 115b
    micheal is by far one of the best actors and voice actors ever.
    He's so kind and gentle and looks like a big tough guy...
    posted 864 days ago

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