Quotes by Michael Clarke Duncan

About Michael Clarke Duncan:

Michael Clarke Duncan was an American actor, best known for his breakout role as John Coffey in The Green Mile, for which he was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe. He was also recognized for his appearances in motion pictures such as Armageddon, The Whole Nine Yards, The Scorpion King and Daredevil, as well as voice acting roles in works such as Brother Bear, Kung Fu Panda and Green Lantern.
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Whenever I'm having a bad day and have an attitude, I stay home. I keep it at home.

Michael Clarke Duncan

Whatever God gave you, you have to work that to your best ability - especially out here in Hollywood, the land of beautiful people.

Michael Clarke Duncan

I was up around 340 pounds because the producers said they wanted a really big guy - and I'm not that big, you know! I've lost it all now though. I'm 285 pounds, my sexy weight!

Michael Clarke Duncan

When something happens, we always say it happens for a reason.

Michael Clarke Duncan

I try to avoid typecasting by doing different roles.

Michael Clarke Duncan

I think as an actor you want to keep being challenged.

Michael Clarke Duncan

When I was coming up, I kept a ton of comic books, almost 300 comic books. Back in the day, they didn't used to cost that much, so I used to keep 'em, collect 'em, trade 'em.

Michael Clarke Duncan

I'm an emotional person, a very emotional person.

Michael Clarke Duncan

Of course, people told me, 'Mikey, you will never be an actor. You don't have the look. You're ugly.'

Michael Clarke Duncan

I'm used to being the big tough guy, the bodyguard type.

Michael Clarke Duncan

When I get the chance, I'm at the theaters all the time, trying to check out the latest movies.

Michael Clarke Duncan

I tell people, 'It's just like a cliche, but it's true: In Hollywood, dreams can come true.'

Michael Clarke Duncan

David Boreanaz is actually a very good director and he directed one of our episodes. Excellent director, knew exactly what he wanted. We never had long days with David. He was great, he knew exactly what he wanted and he's a fantastic director.

Michael Clarke Duncan

I think I'd do pretty good on 'Glee' singing.

Michael Clarke Duncan

Once an actor told me he went to the Shakespeare School of Acting, and I said, 'I went to the Shakespeare of Acting, too' and he said, 'Oh really?' And I said, 'I went to Shakespeare Elementary School in Chicago.' He didn't take the joke well, he did...

Michael Clarke Duncan

So it was a thing that my mother always taught me to go for your goals and never give up no matter what they are, and I started believing that later on in life.

Michael Clarke Duncan

My sister used to say I had a frail chest and she 'd beat me up all the time.

Michael Clarke Duncan

People always have an opinion. Doesn't mean it's right, doesn't mean it's wrong, but we have to respect their opinion.

Michael Clarke Duncan

The person that's always talkin', you don't have to worry about that person. The person that while you're in his face, he's just lookin' at you with a smile on his face, that's the guy you worry about.

Michael Clarke Duncan

I love acting it's apart of me and I try to put a little bit of myself in each of my roles.

Michael Clarke Duncan

Author Bio

  • NameMichael Clarke Duncan
  • DescriptionActor
  • BornDecember 10, 1957
  • DiedSeptember 3, 2012
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionFilm Actor; Actor; Voice Actor