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Michael Clarke Duncan (1957–2012)

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Michael Clarke Duncan was born on December 10, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois. Raised by his single mother on Chicago's South Side, Duncan 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, afraid that he would get hurt. He then turned to acting, dreaming of becoming a famous actor... See full bio »

Born:

Michael Clarke Duncan
in Chicago, Illinois, USA

Died:

(age 54) in Los Angeles, California, USA
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2013 The Challenger (post-production)
Duane
 
2013 A Resurrection
Addison
 
2013 Ultimate Spider-Man (TV series)
Groot
– Episode #2.18 (2013) … Groot (voice)
 
2012 In the Hive
Mr. Hollis
 
2006-2012 Family Guy (TV series)
Black Co-Worker / Boy on Mushrooms / Fozzie Bear
– Ratings Guy (2012) … Black Co-Worker (voice)
– The Tan Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2007) … Fozzie Bear (voice)
– Stu & Stewie's Excellent Adventure (2006) (voice)
– You May Now Kiss the... Uh... Guy Who Receives (2006) … Boy on Mushrooms (voice)
 
2012 The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange (TV series)
Marshmallow King
– Marshmalia (2012) … Marshmallow King (voice)
 
2012 The Finder (TV series)
Leo Knox
– The Boy with the Bucket (2012) … Leo Knox
– Voodoo Undo (2012) … Leo Knox
– The Inheritance (2012) … Leo Knox
– The Conversation (2012) … Leo Knox
– The Last Meal (2012) … Leo Knox
See all 13 episodes »
 
2012 From the Rough
Roger
 
2011 Legend of Kung Fu Rabbit
Slash (voice)
 
2011 Green Lantern
Kilowog (voice)
 
2011 A Crush on You (TV movie)
'Big Jim' Nelson
 
2011 Cross (video)
Erlik
 
2011 Bones (TV series)
Leo Knox
– The Finder (2011) … Leo Knox
 
2010 Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
Sam (voice)
 
2010 Redemption Road
Augy
 
2008-2009 Two and a Half Men (TV series)
Jerome
– The Two Finger Rule (2009) … Jerome
– The Mooch at the Boo (2008) … Jerome
 
2009 Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li
Balrog / Bison (Japan)
 
2009 The Slammin' Salmon
Cleon Salmon
 
2008 Chuck (TV series)
Colt
– Chuck Versus the First Date (2008) … Colt
 
2008 The Suite Life of Zack and Cody (TV series)
Coach Little
– Benchwarmers (2008) … Coach Little
 
2008 American Crude
Spinks
 
2008 Kung Fu Panda
Commander Vachir (voice)
 
2008 Delgo
Elder Marley (voice)
 
2008 Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins
Otis
 
2007 Slipstream
Mort / Phil Henderson / Patrolman
 
2007 God of War II (Video Game)
Atlas (voice)
 
2005-2007 Loonatics Unleashed (TV series)
Massive
– The Hunter (2007) … Massive (voice)
– Acmegeddon: Part 2 (2006) … Massive (voice)
– Acmegeddon: Part 1 (2006) … Massive (voice)
– Stop the World I Want to Get Off (2005) … Massive (voice)
 
2007 The Last Mimzy
Nathanial Broadman
 
2006 Air Buddies (video)
Wolf (voice)
 
2006/II One Way
The General
 
2006 School for Scoundrels
Lesher
 
2006 Saints Row (Video Game)
Benjamin King (voice)
 
2006 Brother Bear 2 (video)
Tug (voice)
 
2006 Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Lucius Washington
 
2006 Minoriteam (TV series)
Balactus
– Balactus: Part II (2006) … Balactus (voice)
– Balactus: Part I (2006) … Balactus (voice)
 
2005 The Suffering: Ties That Bind (Video Game)
Blackmore (voice)
 
2005 The Land Before Time XI: Invasion of the Tinysauruses (video)
Big Daddy (voice)
 
2003-2005 The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (TV series)
Commander Baker
– My Big Fat Spy Wedding (2005) … Commander Baker (voice)
– Operation: Rescue Jet Fusion (2003) … Commander Baker (voice)
 
2005 Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story (video)
The Stork (voice)
 
2005 The Island
Starkweather Two Delta / Jamal Starkweather
 
2005 Dinotopia: Quest for the Ruby Sunstone
Stinktooth (voice)
 
2005 CSI: NY (TV series)
Quinn Sullivan
– The Closer (2005) … Quinn Sullivan
 
2005 The Golden Blaze (video)
Thomas Tatum (voice) / Quake (voice)
 
2005 Sin City
Manute
 
2005 Teen Titans (TV series)
Hayden / Krall
– Cyborg the Barbarian (2005) … Krall/Hayden (voice)
 
2005 George Lopez (TV series)
Dr. Holland
– George to the Third Power (2005) … Dr. Holland
 
2005 Racing Stripes
Clydesdale (voice)
 
2004 Pursued
Franklin
 
2004 Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone (Video Game)
Slaad Lord Ygorl (voice)
 
2004 Crash Nebula (TV movie)
Rockwell (voice)
 
2004 Static Shock (TV series)
Rashid 'The Rocket' Randall
– Linked (2004) … Rashid 'The Rocket' Randall (voice)
 
2004 George and the Dragon
Tarik
 
2004 D.E.B.S.
Mr. Phipps
 
2003 The Proud Family (TV series)
Mongo
– Smackmania 6: Mongo vs. Mama's Boy (2003) … Mongo (voice)
 
2003 Kim Possible: A Sitch in Time (TV movie)
Future Wade (voice)
 
2003 Socom II: U.S. Navy Seals (Video Game)
SEAL Operative WARDOG (voice) (as Michael Clark Duncan)
 
2003 R. Kelly: The R. in R&B - The Video Collection (video)
Henchman (segment "Down Low")
 
2003 Brother Bear
Tug (voice)
 
2003 George of the Jungle 2 (video)
Mean Lion (voice)
 
2003 Spider-Man (TV series)
Kingpin / The Kingpin / Wilson Fisk
– Royal Scam (2003) … Wilson Fisk (voice) / The Kingpin (voice)
– Keeping Secrets (2003) … Kingpin
 
2003 Daredevil
Wilson Fisk / The Kingpin
 
2002 King of the Hill (TV series)
Coach Webb
– The Son Also Roses (2002) … Coach Webb (voice)
 
2002 The Scorpion King
Balthazar
 
2001 They Call Me Sirr (TV movie)
Coach Griffin
 
2001 Planet of the Apes
Attar
 
2001 Cats & Dogs
Sam (voice)
 
2001 See Spot Run
Murdoch
 
2000 The Whole Nine Yards
Franklin 'Frankie Figs' Figueroa
 
2000 Soldier of Fortune (Video Game)
Hawk (voice)
 
2000 Star Trek: Klingon Academy (Video Game)
Opening Movie Klingons (voice)
 
1999 The Green Mile
John Coffey
 
1999 Sister, Sister (TV series)
Big Earl
– Before There Was Hip Hop... (1999) … Big Earl
 
1999 Breakfast of Champions
Eli (as Michael Duncan)
 
1999 The Underground Comedy Movie
Gay Virgin
 
1998 A Night at the Roxbury
Roxbury Bouncer (as Michael 'Big Mike' Duncan)
 
1998 Armageddon
Bear
 
1998 Arli$$ (TV series)
Lucian Balboa
– Fans First (1998) … Lucian Balboa
 
1998 Bulworth
Bouncer (as Michael 'Big Mike' Duncan)
 
1998 The Players Club
Bodyguard (as Big Mike Duncan)
 
1998 Caught Up
BB
 
1997 Built to Last (TV series)
– A Family Affair (1997)
 
1997 Living Single (TV series)
Security Guard
– High Anxiety (1997) … Security Guard
 
1997 Back in Business
Huge Guard
 
1997 The Wayans Bros. (TV series)
Big Mike
– I Do... (1997) … Big Mike (as Michael C. Duncan)
 
1997 Sparks (TV series)
Frank
– Self Defense (1997) … Frank
 
1997 The Jamie Foxx Show (TV series)
Inmate
– Little Red Corvette (1997) … Inmate (as Michael C. Duncan)
 
1996 Weird Science (TV series)
Cardinal Carnage
– Men in Tights (1996) … Cardinal Carnage
 
1996 Skwids (TV series)
Body Builder
 
1995 Married with Children (TV series)
Bouncer
– Flight of the Bumblebee (1995) … Bouncer
 
1995 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (TV series)
Tiny
– Bourgie Sings the Blues (1995) … Tiny
 
1995 Friday
Craps Player (uncredited)
 
1995 Renegade (TV series)
Shaka
– Living Legend (1995) … Shaka
 
1995 Panic in the Park (Video Game)
Security Guard
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (2 titles)
2009 Two and a Half Men (TV series)
– The Two Finger Rule (2009) (performer: "Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart!" - uncredited, "Theme from Shaft" - uncredited)
 
2005 The Land Before Time XI: Invasion of the Tinysauruses (video) (performer: "Creepy Crawlies/Stupid Stompers Reprise")
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
2010 Redemption Road (co-producer)
 
Show ShowThanks (4 titles)
2012 Family Guy (TV series) (in memory of - 1 episode)
– Ratings Guy (2012) (in memory of)
 
2012 Bones (TV series) (in memory of - 1 episode)
– The Partners in the Divorce (2012) (in memory of)
 
2012 The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special) (in memory of)
 
2003 Beyond Hell's Kitchen: Making 'Daredevil' (video documentary) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (73 titles)
2005-2012 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Excerpt Reader / Himself - Guest
– Episode #8.229 (2012) … Himself
– Episode #8.227 (2012) … Himself
– Episode #8.225 (2012) … Himself
– Episode #8.99 (2012) … Himself - Guest
– Episode #7.147 (2011) … Himself - Guest
See all 18 episodes »
 
2000-2012 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– Episode #20.92 (2012) … Himself - Guest
– Episode #14.180 (2006) … Himself
– You Make the Call (2006) … Himself
– Episode #13.117 (2005) … Himself
– Episode #13.58 (2005) … Himself
See all 10 episodes »
 
2012 The Talk (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 25 January 2012 (2012) … Himself
 
2012 The Wendy Williams Show (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 11 January 2012 (2012) … Himself - Guest
 
2010 The Mo'Nique Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 14 October 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Beyond Limits (documentary)
Narrator
 
2010 For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots (TV documentary) (voice)
 
2010 The Brian McKnight Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 20 February 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief (TV movie)
Himself
 
2008-2009 The Bonnie Hunt Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 24 February 2009 (2009) … Himself
– Episode dated 26 September 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2009 Chelsea Lately (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 February 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2008 The Girls Next Door (TV series)
Himself - Actor
– She Got Game (2008) … Himself - Actor (as Michael Clark Duncan)
 
2008 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 16 June 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 7 February 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2001-2008 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Himself / Himself - Host
– Prepare for Pandamonium... The Making of 'Kung Fu Panda' (2008) … Himself
– 'Daredevil': From the Comic to the Big Screen (2003) … Himself
– The Making of 'Planet of the Apes' (2001) … Himself - Host
– The Making of 'Cats & Dogs' (2001) … Himself
 
2008 Dreaming Slipstream Dream (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2007 The 100 Best Black Movies (Ever) (documentary)
Himself
 
2007 An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Aretha Franklin (TV special)
Himself
 
2006 Miracles and Mystery: Creating 'The Green Mile' (video documentary)
Himself
 
2004-2006 Last Call with Carson Daly (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 6 October 2006 (2006) … Himself
– Episode dated 10 June 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2006 The Megan Mullally Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.14 (2006) … Himself
 
2005-2006 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 26 September 2006 (2006) … Himself
– Episode dated 20 July 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2006 Reel Comedy (TV series)
Himself
– Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) … Himself
 
2005 The Future in Action (video short)
Himself
 
2005 Beyond the Glory (TV series documentary)
Narrator
– The Ultimate Fighting Championship (2005) … Narrator (voice)
 
2005 106 & Park Top 10 Live (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 21 July 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 20 July 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Infiltrating D.E.B.S. (video short)
Himself
 
2005 Sin City: The Premiere (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005 The Ultimate Fighter (TV series)
Himself
– Ultimate Finale (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 7 April 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Starz on the Set: Sin City (TV documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 31 March 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2004-2005 Biography (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Bruce Willis (2005) … Himself
– The Rock (2004) … Himself
 
2004 World Music Awards 2004 (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
2004 UFC 47: It's On! (TV special)
Himself
 
2003 Tinseltown TV (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 13 December 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 MTV Hits (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.9 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 The Sharon Osbourne Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 29 October 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 UFC 44: Undisputed (TV special)
Himself
 
2003 The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 27 March 2003 (2003) … Himself
– Episode dated 20 February 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 9th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2003 34th NAACP Image Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2001-2003 MADtv (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #8.15 (2003) … Himself
– Episode #6.25 (2001) … Himself
 
2002-2003 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
– Michael Clarke Duncan (2003) … Himself
– Michael Clarke Duncan (2002) … Himself
 
2003 Player$ (TV series)
Himself
– Daredevilin' (2003) … Himself
 
2003 Beyond Hell's Kitchen: Making 'Daredevil' (video documentary)
Himself
 
2002 Spotlight on Location: The Making of 'The Scorpion King' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2002 The Rock and Michael Clarke Duncan: 'The Scorpion King' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2002 Secrets of Superstar Fitness (TV series)
Himself
 
2002 AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Tom Hanks (TV special)
Himself
 
2002 2002 ABC World Stunt Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter (uncredited)
 
2001 WWF Raw (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 10 December 2001 (2001) … Himself
 
2001 The Making of 'Planet of the Apes' (TV documentary short)
Himself - Hosted by 'Attar' (also archive footage)
 
2001 Planet of the Apes: Rule the Planet (TV documentary short)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2001 2001 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2001 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Joan Rivers (2001) … Himself
 
2001 32nd NAACP Image Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2001 The 27th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2001 Hollywood Digital Diaries (documentary)
Himself
 
2000 2000 MTV Movie Awards (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
2000 The 2000 World Music Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2000 Walking the Mile (video documentary short)
Himself - 'John Coffey'
 
2000 2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
2000 31st NAACP Image Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2000 WrestleMania 2000 (TV special)
Himself
 
2000 The 72nd Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
 
2000 6th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1999-2000 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 15 February 2000 (2000) … Himself
– Episode dated 8 December 1999 (1999) … Himself
 
2000 The 57th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
 
2000 ESPY Awards (TV special)
 
1999 The Miracle of 'The Green Mile' (TV documentary short)
Himself
 
1999 The Directors (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The Films of Frank Darabont … Himself
– The Films of Michael Bay … Himself
 
1998 Gomorron (TV series)
Himself
– Om filmen 'Armageddon' (1998) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (6 titles)
2013 The 85th Oscars (TV special)
Himself - Actor (In Memoriam)
 
2013 The EE British Academy Film Awards (TV movie)
Memorial Tribute
 
2013 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV movie)
Himself - In Memoriam
 
2006 Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters (documentary)
John Coffey (uncredited)
 
2004 Celebrities Uncensored (TV series)
 
2000 Biography (TV series documentary)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

TV commercial for Quiznos (2007) (voice) See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Interviews  | 6 Articles  | 3 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Big Mike Duncan | Michael 'Big Mike' Duncan | Michael C. Duncan | Michael Clark Duncan | Michael Duncan

Height:

6' 4½" (1.94 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

[on The Green Mile] I think the toughest scene for me to film was the two dead girls, simply because I had a lot of crying to do, a lot of howling to do, and it really drained me. See more »

Trivia:

Engaged to Omarosa Manigault from February 2012 until his death in September 2012. See more »

Trademark:

Deep commanding voice See more »

Nickname:

Big Mike See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius