Life in Film: Michael Clarke Duncan

See his journey from celebrity bodyguard to Oscar nominee.

Michael Clarke Duncan - Michael Clarke Duncan was super-cool last year in a blue suit with a matching newsboy cap.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)
Friday (1995) - It all started with a tiny, uncredited role in Ice Cube's breakout hit. At the time, Duncan was still moonlighting as Biggie's bodyguard, but started racking up small roles on the side.  (Photo: Courtesy of New line Cinema)
Caught Up (1998) - Duncan had a slightly larger role in his next film, starring Bokeem Woodbine and Cynda Williams, about a man who can't seem to escape a life of crime no matter his best efforts.   (Photo: Courtesy of Live Entertainment)The Player's Club (1998) - Duncan once again pulled from personal experience for his small role as a bodyguard in The Player's Club, the campy drama about a shoe salesgirl-turned-stripper. Still, Duncan got a chance to re-team with his Friday co-star Ice Cube, who wrote and directed the film. (Photo: Courtesy of New line Cinema)

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Michael Clarke Duncan - This Chicago-born actor had an incredible journey from being a celebrity bodyguard for the likes of Will Smith, Martin Lawrence and Jamie Foxx to becoming a celebrity himself. Sadly, Michael Clarke Duncan passed away on September 6 after complications from a heart attack back in July. Here, we take a look at Duncan's amazing career. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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