Oscar-nominated actor Michael Clarke Duncan, the star of Frank Darabont's prison tale "The Green Mile," has died. He was 54.
The Chicago native rose to fame playing a hulking death row inmate with a special psychic gift in the 1999 film, adapted from the novel by Stephen King. The role, which cast him opposite Tom Hanks, earned him Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations.
Standing 6-foot-5 and weighing roughly 315 pounds, Duncan parlayed his considerable size into a career as a Hollywood security guard, working for the likes of Will Smith and the rapper Notorious B.I.G. His first significant movie role came in 1998's "Armageddon" with Bruce Willis; Willis later helped the fledgling actor land the "Green Mile" gig.
7 comments:
Only the good die young!
An amazing actor.You have no idea how many people thought The Green Mile was based on a true story.Stephan King never wrote anything based on a true story,but the feel good element of the movie made some of us wish it was true-until John Coffee died.He also wrote The Shawshank Redemption,which seemed like it could have happened,but did not.
Way sad. This guy was a class act all the way. R.I.P., big fella, with prayers to your family and friends. You will be missed.
8:38, no one thinks shawshank could of really happened. great movie yes, but only you think it could be based on a true story.
Have'nt heard much from Alex lately.
God Bless Michael,thank you for your great acting Rest in Peace
I'll miss Michael's talent. My favorite character was Bear from Armageddon.
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