Michael Clarke Duncan's performance as the gentle giant in 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 comedy "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby," which Sony will release on August 4th.  Duncan co-stars with Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly and Sacha Baron Cohen in the hysterical story of Nascar drivers.  He will then star in the comedy "School for Scoundrels," with Billy Bob Thorton and Jon Heder, slated for release on September 29th. He is currently in back-to-back productions of the films "Mimzy" directed by Robert Shaye, "Slipstream" starring Anthony Hopkins and "Transformers" directed by Michael Bay. In addition, he has recently been cast in "Sin City 2" and "Sin City 3." 
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Duncan was seen in 2005 in Michael Bay's action-thriller "The Island" with Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson; in Robert Rodriguez' "Sin City" as Manute; and the dark comedy "D.E.B.S."  Prior to that, Duncan starred in several blockbuster films including "Daredevil", opposite Ben Affleck, "The Scorpion King" opposite The Rock, "Planet of the Apes" opposite Mark Wahlberg, "See Spot Run" opposite David Arquette and "The Whole Nine Yards" opposite Bruce Willis.  
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Duncan has 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.
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Duncan's previous film credits include "Bulworth," "The Player's Club" and "A Night at The Roxbury."  He has had guest roles on the hit television shows "The Jaime Foxx Show," "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air," "Weird Science," "Married…With Children" and "The Wayans Bros."
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With an unmistakable deep voice, Duncan has thrived as a voiceover actor as well.  His most recent voiceover film credits include the upcoming "Racing Stripes," "Delgo" and "Dinotopia: Curse of the Ruby Sunstone."  Previously he voiced characters in "Brother Bear," "George of the Jungle 2" and "Cats & Dogs."