Oscar nominated actor MICHAEL CLARKE DUNCAN has reportedly died today while undergoing treatment for a July heart attack. He was 54 years old. Born in Chicago and raised by his mother in a single parent family, DUNCAN moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting. While waiting for his break, he worked as a security guard for such high-profile clients as WILL SMITH, MARTIN LAWRENCE and JAMIE FOXX. He was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his performance in the critically acclaimed drama THE GREEN MILE (he lost to MICHAEL CAINE). After a string of movie roles, he recently took the part of Leo Knox on the Fox-TV series THE FINDER (a spin-off of BONES). Extremely well liked by co-workers and the entertainment press, DUNCAN was known for being friendly and fast with a smile. During one of our many interviews with the actor, he was able to laugh about not winning the Academy Award. (CLICK ON THE MEDIA BAR FOR AUDIO)

MICHAEL CLARKE DUNCAN 1957 - 2012