Michael Clarke Duncan was a physically imposing man, built more like an NFL linebacker than an actor. Duncan clocked in at 6' 5" and roughly 315 pounds during filming for The Green Mile via (The ...

Michael Clarke Duncan was born on December 10, 1957, in Chicago. His father left when he was 6 years old, so he was raised on the South Side by his mother, a house cleaner, and his older sister.

Michael Clarke Duncan is best known for his portrayal of John Coffey in “The Green Mile.” Standing tall at 6’5”, Duncan’s life and legacy were much bigger than his role in the 1999 ...