Michael Clarke Duncan’s performance as the gentle giant in the film “The Green Mile” received massive critical acclaim. This unforgettable performance has led to a career of diversified roles and worldwide praise.
Duncan can next be seen in the upcoming independent films “The Sibling,” a horror film co-starring Mischa Barton and Devon Sawa, and the sports drama “From the Rough,” starring Taraji P. Henson.
His most recent film credits include the independent film “Black, White and Blues,” which he also co-produced, and the summer action film “Green Lantern,” in which he voiced the role of “Kilowog.” No stranger to action films, he starred in the cult-actioner “Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li” and starred opposite Martin Lawrence in the comedic film “Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins.” Duncan was part of Anthony Hopkins’ directorial debut in the ensemble drama “Slipstream,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. He also appeared in “The Last Mimzy.”
Additional film credits include the blockbuster comedy “Talladega Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby,” alongside Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly and Sacha Baron Cohen; “School For Scoundrels,” opposite Billy Bob Thorton and Jon Heder; Michael Bay’s action-thriller “The Island,” with Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson; Robert Rodriguez’ “Sin City”; the dark comedy “D.E.B.S.”; “Daredevil,” opposite Ben Affleck; “The Scorpion King,” opposite The Rock; “Planet of the Apes,” opposite Mark Wahlberg; “See Spot Run,” opposite David Arquette; “The Whole Nine Yards,” opposite Bruce Willis; “Bulworth”; “The Player’s Club”; and “A Night at the Roxbury.”
Duncan also worked with Bruce Willis on the mega-hit film “Armageddon.” It was Willis who placed the call to director Frank Darabont to suggest Duncan for the critical role of “John Coffey” in “The Green Mile.” Darabont had conducted a nationwide casting call, searching for the perfect actor to portray this beloved character in the Stephen King adaptation. Duncan’s keen acting prowess and exceptionally kind demeanor won him this crucial role. Portraying “John Coffey” won Duncan numerous accolades, including an Academy Award nomination, Golden Globe nomination, SAG nomination, Broadcast Film Critics Award, Saturn Award and Black Reel Award, to name a few. In addition, Duncan was recognized as the ShoWest Male Star of Tomorrow.
Duncan’s television credits include roles on “The Jamie Foxx Show,” “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “Weird Science,” “Married With Children,” “The Wayans Bros.,” “Chuck” and “Two and a Half Men.”
With an unmistakably deep voice, Duncan has thrived as a voiceover actor as well. His most recent voiceover film credits include “Kung Fu Panda,” “Racing Stripes,” “Delgo” and “Dinotopia: Curse Of The Ruby Sunstone.” Previously, he voiced characters in “Brother Bear,” “George of the Jungle 2,” “Cats & Dogs” and “Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore.”
Duncan lives in Los Angeles.
