Michael Clarke Duncan
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Michael Clarke Duncan (December 12, 1957 - September 3, 2012) was an American film and television actor, best known for his breakout role as John Coffey in the feature film The Green Mile, which netted him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Michael Clarke Duncan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Michael Clarke Duncan's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Michael Clarke Duncan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in R. Kelly: The R. in R&B - The Video Collection, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Michael Clarke Duncan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Michael Clarke Duncan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Michael Clarke Duncan.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Challenger | Dune | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Walking the Mile | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | From the Rough | Roger | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Epic Journey of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Redemption Road | Augy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Green Lantern | Kilowog (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | A Crush on You | 'Big Jim' Nelson | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Your Highness | The Giant Troll | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore | Sam (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Slammin' Salmon | Cleon Salmon | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Kung Fu Panda | Commander Vachir (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins | Sheriff Otis Jenkins | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Slipstream | Mort / Phil Henderson / Patrolman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Last Mimzy | Nathanial Broadman | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Air Buddies | Wolf (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | One Way | The General | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | School for Scoundrels | Lesher | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Brother Bear 2 | Tug (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby | Lucius Washington | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | 2005 Chicago White Sox: The Official World Series Film | narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story | The Stork (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Island | Starkweather Two Delta / Jamal Starkweather | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Dinotopia: Quest for the Ruby Sunstone | Stinktooth (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Sin City | Manute | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | D.E.B.S. | Mr. Phipps | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Land Before Time XI: Invasion of the Tinysauruses | Big Daddy (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Racing Stripes | Clydesdale (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Pursued | Franklin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | George and the Dragon | Tarik | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Kim Possible: A Sitch In Time | Future Wade (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Brother Bear | Tug (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | R. Kelly: The R. in R&B - The Video Collection | Henchman (segment "Down Low") | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Daredevil | Wilson Fisk / The Kingpin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Scorpion King | Balthazar | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | They Call Me Sirr | Coach Griffin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Planet of the Apes | Attar | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Cats & Dogs | Sam (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | See Spot Run | Murdoch | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Walking the Mile: The Making of The Green Mile | Self - 'John Coffey' | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Whole Nine Yards | Franklin 'Frankie Figs' Figueroa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Green Mile | John Coffey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Breakfast of Champions | Eli | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | A Night at the Roxbury | Roxbury Bouncer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Armageddon | Bear | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Bulworth | Bouncer | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Players Club | Bodyguard | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Caught Up | Random Dead Guy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Caught Up | BB | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Back in Business | Huge Guard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Friday | Craps Player (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Michael Clarke Duncan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Michael Clarke Duncan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael Clarke Duncan is "R. Kelly: The R. in R&B - The Video Collection" with a rating of 9.1/10.
How many movies has Michael Clarke Duncan acted in?
Michael Clarke Duncan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Michael Clarke Duncan?
Other notable films include "The Green Mile", "The Epic Journey of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson", and "Sin City".