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• Michael wanted to play football in high school but his mother wouldn't let him. She was afraid he would get hurt.
• He attended Alcorn State College but soon his mother became ill. Michael dropped out of school to support his family.
• He attended Kankakee Community College and played basketball.
• Before he was discovered, Michael dug ditches for a gas company, but his dream was to be an actor. He was nicknamed "Hollywood" by his co-workers because he was always talking about being a celebrity.
• After his role as Bear in "Armageddon," he was on his way. Bruce Willis personally called director Frank Darabont to suggest Duncan for the part of John Coffey in "The Green Mile."
• Rumor has it that Michael will give anyone he passes on the street five dollars if they recognizes him and know his full name.
• His size makes the bodyguard profession almost inevitable. Michael has been the protector of celebrities like Will Smith and Martin Lawrence.
• Michael's mother is only 4'11" and weighs less than 100 pounds.
• Michael claims he's never tasted a beer, smoked or gotten high.
• Michael's last bodyguard job was in 1997 when he worked for the rapper Biggie Smalls (The Notorious B.I.G). Biggie was shot one night when Michael had switched jobs with a friend. He decided his bodyguard days were over.
• Michael dates Alicia Harrison. The two met while filming Armageddon.
• Michael stands 6 feet 5 inches tall.

1. Sin City 2 (2010)
2. Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009)
3. The Slammin' Salmon (2009)
4. Kung Fu Panda (2008)
5. Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008)
6. Delgo (2008)
7. American Crude (2008)
8. Slipstream (2007)
9. The Last Mimzy (2007)
10. George & The Dragon (2007)
11. School for Scoundrels (2006)
12. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
13. Air Buddies (2006)
14. Brother Bear 2 (2006)
15. The Island (2005)
16. Sin City (2005)
17. D.E.B.S. (2005)
18. Racing Stripes (2005)
19. Pursued (2004)
20. Brother Bear (2003)
21. Daredevil (2003)
22. The Scorpion King (2002)
23. They Call Me Sirr (2002)
24. Planet Of The Apes (2001)
25. Cats & Dogs (2001)
26. See Spot Run (2001)
27. The Whole Nine Yards (2000)
28. The Green Mile (1999)
29. Armageddon (1998)

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