MICHAEL CLARKE DUNCAN (Frankie Figs) appeared opposite Bruce Willis in the 1998 summer blockbuster "Armageddon" as Bear, one of a group of roughneck oil drillers. He is currently causing a sensation for his performance as enigmatic Death Row inmate John Coffey in the Warner Bros./Castle Rock drama "The Green Mile."
Duncan also appeared as a bouncer in Warren Beatty's acclaimed satire, "Bulworth," and had featured roles in such movies as "The Player's Club" and "A Night at the Roxbury."
His television credits include guest roles on "The Jamie Foxx Show," "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air," "Weird Science," "Married...With Children," "The Wayans Bros.," "Sparks" and "The Bold and the Beautiful."
Born and raised in Chicago, Duncan studied communications at Alcorn State University in Mississippi.
Returning to his hometown, he landed work with Peoples Gas Company while moonlighting as a bouncer at
various Southside clubs. A chance encounter with a stage producer won him a security job for the road
company of "Beauty Shop, Part 2," which brought the 6'5," 305 lb. talent to Los Angeles after a 56-city
tour.
Although down to his last $20, Duncan again found security work before obtaining his first agent at a now-defunct talent shop. He finally won a role as a drill sergeant in a beer commercial. He continued doing national and regional TV spots before winning a walk-on role in F. Gary Gray's hit comedy, "Friday," his film debut.
