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Michael Clarke Duncan
Chicago, United States
Archival Overview
Imposing 6-foot-5 American actor whose gentle demeanor and booming baritone gave life to the miracle-working death row inmate John Coffey in The Green Mile, earning an Academy Award nomination.
Biographical Record
Michael Clarke Duncan was raised on the South Side of Chicago by a single mother. Working as a natural gas ditch-digger and celebrity bodyguard for stars like Will Smith and Notorious B.I.G., he moved to Los Angeles in his thirties to pursue acting.
Duncan was cast as gentle death row giant John Coffey in Frank Darabont's 1999 adaptation of Stephen King's 'The Green Mile'. His emotionally raw, tearful performance opposite Tom Hanks earned him Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actor. He went on to star in 'Armageddon', 'The Whole Nine Yards', and 'Daredevil'.
Key Life Milestones
Academy Award Nomination for The Green Mile
Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his heart-wrenching performance as the miraculous John Coffey.
Kingpin in Daredevil
Delivered a commanding physical and vocal performance as crime kingpin Wilson Fisk opposite Ben Affleck.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialLos Angeles, United States