Michael Clarke Duncan
Michael Clarke Duncan was an American film and television actor, best known for his breakout role as John Coffey in the feature film The Green Mile.
Movie Actor
December 10, 1957
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September 03, 2012
54
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Michael Clarke Duncan was a renowned American actor who gained widespread recognition for his role as John Coffey in the 1999 movie The Green Mile, earning him a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Awards. He also appeared in other notable films such as Armageddon, Daredevil, Sin City, and The Whole Nine Yards. In addition to his acting career, Duncan participated in charity work and acted as a spokesperson for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. He passed away at 54 years old on September 3, 2012, due to natural causes. An interesting aspect of Duncan’s career is that his rise to fame began with his portrayal of Bear in the 1998 blockbuster film Armageddon.