Michael Clarke Duncan Quotes & Trivia

Quotes

My sister used to say I had a frail chest and she 'd beat me up all the time.

Trivia

During his time as a bodyguard, Michael guarded stars such as Will Smith, Martin Lawrence and Jamie Foxx. He left that line of work when Notorious B.I.G. was shot and killed after Michael let a friend guard him that night.

Michael Clarke Duncan is supposedly known to give five dollars to anyone who recognizes him on the street and knows what his full name is.

From his role in Armageddon, Michael was then noticed and was cast in the role in The Green Mile.

Michael worked as a body guard when he first landed in Hollywood.

Michael worked as a ditch digger for the local gas company, “Peoples Gas Company”.

When Michael couldn’t play ball he turned to acting. That became his next dream to be a famous actor.

Michael was raised by his single Mom. Who struggled to keep him in line and out of the gangs and disturbances of the area.

Though he appears to be much larger on film Michael is 6’5” tall.

Michael's most famous role came when he landed a part in The Green Mile, as John Coffey. He was nominated for an Oscar, as Best Supporting Actor, for this role.

In another soon to be released film, in 2007, Michael will play Elder Marley's voice in Delgo.

Michael played the role of Lucius Washington in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, in 2006.

Michael has various names to which he is credited for roles in acting. A few of them are Michael Duncan Clarke, Michael “Big Mike” Duncan, Michael C Duncan, Michael Clarke Duncan, and Michael Duncan.