| Michael Clarke Duncan Quick Info |
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| Height | 6 ft 5 in |
| Weight | 143 kg |
| Date of Birth | December 10, 1957 |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Date of Death | September 3, 2012 |
Michael Clarke Duncan was a well-distinguished American actor who was most prominently known for his portrayal of John Coffey in The Green Mile (1999). Other than that, he started in more than 2 dozen films and shows a few of which included hits like Armageddon (1998), The Whole Nine Yards (2000), and The Scorpion King (2002).
Born Name
Michael Clarke Duncan
Nick Name
Hollywood, Big Mike, Papa Bear
Age
Michael was born on December 10, 1957.
Died
Michael passed away at the age of 54 on September 3, 2012, in Los Angeles, California, United States, due to a heart attack.
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nationality
Education
Micheal attended the Alcorn State University in Mississippi, where he studied a Communications program. However, he decided to drop out in order to support his family.
Occupation
Actor, Voice Actor
Family
- Mother – Jean Duncan (Home Cleaner)
- Siblings – Judy Duncan (Sister)
Manager
Michael was represented by Agency for the Performing Arts.
Build
Muscular
Height
6 ft 5 in or 195.5 cm
Weight
143 kg or 315 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Michael has dated –
Alisha Harrison (2000-2002)Irene Marquez (2004-2005)Vanessa Bosele (2006)Omarosa Manigault (2010-2012)Race / Ethnicity
Black
Michael was of African-American ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Large muscular physique
- Nubian nose
- Deep voice
- Wide smile
- Shaved head
Brand Endorsements
Michael had appeared in commercials for various brands including –
- Lincoln Town Car (2002)
- Kellogg’s Granola Munch’ems (2006)
- DirecTV (2009)
- Zaxby (2011)
- Optimum.com
Michael Clarke Duncan Facts
He was raised alongside his sister Judy Duncan by his mother Jean in Chicago.Michael’s father had abandoned him and his family at a very early age.He developed a love for acting at an early age and always knew that it was what he wanted to do when he grew up.Duncan did not quite fancy an interest academically. However, he played basketball all through high school as well as for the Kankakee Community College. He also played a season on The Alcorn State Brave basketball team.Sometime during his ’20s, he began using his sheer size to his advantaged and dug ditches for the Peoples Gas Company as well as worked part-time shifts at clubs in Chicago. While he worked there, his co-workers nicknamed him “Hollywood.” They even made fun of his passion to become an actor.In the year 1990, Michael moved to Los Angeles to become a star.The first audition that he was accepted into was for a beer commercial as a drill sergeant.From 1997 to late 1998, Duncan mostly appeared in films as a bouncer or a guard.He credits his mother for being his greatest inspiration.Michael’s final resting place is at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills, California.Michael’s got his first break alongside actor Bruce Willis in Armageddon (1998). The 2 appeared in 2 other films together and became close friends as well.In 2009, he switched to a vegetarian diet. He was obsessed with Omaha Steaks and when he quit he threw out $5000 worth of meat.In 2012, Michael had 6 cats and 2 dogs along with 3 fish.Michael was admitted to “Cedars Sinai Medical Center” after suffering from a cardiac arrest on July 13, 2012. However, reports suggested that Duncan was taken out of the intensive-care unit on August 6. Despite that, he sadly passed away on September 3 that year.Despite his sheer size, Michael was an emotional and soft-hearted person.Featured Image By personnalite_disparu / Instagram
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