Michael Clarke Duncan American Actor Born 1957 in Chicago
Michael Clarke Duncan · film actor and comedian · American
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Biography
Michael Clarke Duncan (1957–2012) was an American actor from Chicago. His death was on 3 September 2012, at the age of 54. Audiences know him from Two and a Half Men (2003) and Chuck (2007).
He appears in Friday (1995), the earliest title among his listed credits. He had 39 films and 3 TV series on record from 1995 to 2013. Roles on record include Wilson Fisk in Daredevil (2003), Balthazar in The Scorpion King (2002) and Bear in Armageddon (1998). The Finder (2012) is the final credit listed before his death.
On the sports side, he played for Alcorn State Braves men's basketball.
The records list 2 awards won and one nomination for him. The records name Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor and Saturn Awards among the wins.
Filmography
42 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | A Resurrection | Film | |
| 2012 | In the Hive | Film | |
| 2012– | The Finder | TV series | |
| 2011 | Cross | Film | |
| 2011 | From the Rough | Film | |
| 2011 | Green Lantern | Film | |
| 2010 | Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore | Film | |
| 2010 | Redemption Road | Film | |
| 2009 | Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li | Balrog | Film |
| 2009 | The Slammin' Salmon | Film | |
| 2008 | American Crude | Film | |
| 2008 | Delgo | Film | |
| 2008 | Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins | Film | |
| 2007–2012 | Chuck | TV series | |
| 2007 | Slipstream | Film |
Show all 42 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Last Mimzy | Film | |
| 2006 | Air Buddies | Film | |
| 2006 | One Way | Film | |
| 2006 | School for Scoundrels | Film | |
| 2006 | Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby | Film | |
| 2005 | Sin City | Manute | Film |
| 2005 | The Golden Blaze | Film | |
| 2005 | The Island | Film | |
| 2004 | D.E.B.S. | Film | |
| 2004 | George and the Dragon | Film | |
| 2003 | Daredevil | Wilson Fisk | Film |
| 2003 | George of the Jungle 2 | Film | |
| 2003–2015 | Two and a Half Men | TV series | |
| 2002 | The Scorpion King | Balthazar | Film |
| 2001 | Cats & Dogs | Film | |
| 2001 | Planet of the Apes | Film | |
| 2001 | See Spot Run | Film | |
| 2000 | The Whole Nine Yards | Film | |
| 1999 | Breakfast of Champions | Film | |
| 1999 | The Green Mile | Film | |
| 1999 | The Underground Comedy Movie | Film | |
| 1998 | A Night at the Roxbury | Film | |
| 1998 | Armageddon | Bear | Film |
| 1998 | Bulworth | Film | |
| 1998 | The Players Club | Film | |
| 1997 | Back in Business | Film | |
| 1995 | Friday | Film |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 1 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor | Won | ||
| Saturn Awards | Won | ||
| 2000 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor | The Green Mile | Nominated |
Teams
2 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1983–1985 | Alcorn State Braves men's basketball | |
| Alcorn State Braves and Lady Braves |
Personal life
He studied at King College Prep High School, Kankakee Community College and Alcorn State University.
Frequently asked questions
How old was Michael Clarke Duncan at the time of death?
Michael Clarke Duncan died on 3 September 2012 at the age of 54. He was born on 10 December 1957.
What is Michael Clarke Duncan known for?
Michael Clarke Duncan was known for Two and a Half Men (2003) and Chuck (2007).
What is Michael Clarke Duncan’s nationality?
Michael Clarke Duncan was American, born in Chicago.
How tall was Michael Clarke Duncan?
Michael Clarke Duncan was 196 cm (6 ft 5 in) tall.
Has Michael Clarke Duncan won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q483148), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Movieguide® · CC BY-SA 2.0
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