**Michael Clarke Duncan (1957-2012)** was an American actor, renowned for his imposing physique and deep voice. He achieved international recognition with the role of the gentle giant John Coffey in the film "The Green Mile" (1999), which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Characterized by a commanding screen presence, he specialized in roles of characters with great physical strength, often "gentle giants" with an innate kindness, but also intimidating figures or antagonists. Among his most notable films are "Armageddon" (1998), "The Scorpion King" (2002), "Daredevil" (2003), where he portrayed the iconic villain Kingpin, and "Sin City" (2005). His career, though tragically cut short by his passing, left an indelible mark on cinema.