Michael Clarke Duncan Thanks Tom Hanks

Michael Clarke Duncan thanks Tom Hanks for working with him on THE GREEN MILE at the 30th AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute To Tom Hanks (2002).
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[@ckeataus]

R.I.P Michael Clarke Duncan.."If I were John Koffey..and If I had express what I feel for you right now..every light bulb would explode..." God Bless Michael Clarke Duncan..

[@EdwardNygma007]

Soul knight that was beautiful.

[@johnnywalker2947]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

[@jsonmyfeet7703]

😩😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@tomsabaol.2501]

@hhhk20, because there are many people (and I 'm one of them) who don't speak English very well and are still learning this language. It is very usefull to us.

[@KaizerMan]

Roger B I’m an atheist as well but I don’t think any religious people argue that heaven exists as a physical place in the below 400 degrees coldness of outer space. Your comments just make yourself look ignorant for suggesting that’s what anyone believes. Instead religious folks believe that God isn’t a physical big man in the sky but is instead a force/being that exists outside of this universe in a non-physical realm, and likewise Heaven (or any religious equivalent for the afterlife) exists in a non-physical realm where our spirits travel to after we die. I don’t believe in religion either and I agree that it is fairytales. But there’s no need to be intolerant & try and disprove people’s beliefs in those ‘fairytales’, especially when you lack the basic religious knowledge to even form a logical counterargument to their beliefs. Just be tolerant in future is all it is pal, no need for conflict over something as fickle as religious views.

[@OfentseMwaseFilms]

R.I.P Michael Clarke Duncan

[@jackjamesgodsell9586]

(1957-2012)

[@manofbeard]

A mountain of a man with the soul of an angel. Rest in eternal peace.

[@ngrandchamp1]

This man absolutely should have won the Oscar for best actor. Absolutely fantastic movie. Only time I've ever cried in a movie. RIP Michael Clarke Duncan

[@ikarooz]

The deepest voice in Hollywood. RIP Michael Clarke Duncan.

[@cherylhannon8673]

They became best friends. Both these actors were totally professional. Tom is and always will be a super star. We lost Michael way too soon.

[@PradeepRaajkumar1981]

correct...

[@frozt]

Why do you make shit up lmao ."They became best FRIENDS!" No they were friends lmao. Do you think Tom Hanks and Michael Clark Duncan were best friends?

[@MDZS101]

That made me shed a few tears... RIP Michael Clarke Duncan- you were a priceless gem 💎

[@elizabetholiviaclark]

Yeah, me too. I miss him. Too young to go.

[@krispinwah2784]

Betty Clark He was 54 I think

[@elizabetholiviaclark]

Sounds right. He was a good soul.

[@krispinwah2784]

Betty Clark Yup

[@Billie0708]

I really Become so sad when Good person Died before their Time 😞

[@jewels3596]

God! What a sweet and genuine guy! Calling out all those snobby actors on their nasty behavior. Good call, Michael!

[@thetruth418]

Yep, true class! Love this guy.

[@tomswill9189]

Yes for sure.

[@colin-campbell]

Yeah, calling them out without referring to them by name. That’s a cowards bravery.

[@Luckiestof13]

Cowards bravery? Why give them the time and day and name them on a day for Tom? He was thanking Tom for what others wouldn't do with him and it shows what kind of guy Tom is. And I bet not one person said a word to Duncan cause they were too much a coward to stand up for themselves. Lol

[@colin-campbell]

Luckiestof13 I agree that thanking Tom takes precedence over exposing poor habits by actors in this instance. It doesn’t change the fact that this wasn’t a “brave” thing to do.

[@ryu7408]

John Coffey is the most underrated hero known in cinema.

[@danwatkins6537]

Aw, Michael and Tom, two beautiful human beings.

[@dansmith935]

Because he is a a republican

[@ryu7408]

@Somnus Waltz don't know what answer you are expecting. I mean John Coffey is a real hero. But he's easily overlooked because he's not fighting crime, yet he is a real hero.

[@shubhamrane0]

@Somnus Waltz nice one bro

[@beyond1957]

I reckon so.

[@BooBop1987]

Michael Clarke Duncan has the most sweetest voice that I have ever heard!

[@aliwoo31m58]

👍

[@KaizerMan]

Agreed. Sweetest voices: 1) Michael Clarke Duncan 2) Sophie Dee 3) James Earl Jones 4) Morgan Freeman Just my opinion though. Gwen Stefani, Adam Sandler, Kat Dennings, Jodie Foster & Holly Hunter also have such sweet voices to me too.

[@themostinterestingmaninthe7446]

Kaizer-Man you forgot to add Fran Drescher, Ray Romano and Gilbert Gottfried to your list. They also have sweet voices

[@godbluffvdgg]

Yeah, sweet like a train hitting a semi...Duncan's voice could blow speakers...

[@alvintiangco351]

Yeah

[@ramairgto72]

Duncan was one of those rare humans, that just shine. World is a dimmer place without him.

[@godbluffvdgg]

They took him to "the island"...

[@melissaupton2097]

We lost him way too soon. His performance in "The Green Mile" couldn't have been any more real or heartbreaking. No one else on earth could fill those shoes in more ways than one. Rest in Peace, gentle giant. We'll miss you forever.

[@honotenshi]

Probably because he broke all the fucking light bulbs...

[@OarsmanPower]

Two gentlemen of class. R.I.P. Mr. Duncan.

[@Constanze29]

Mr Duncan, I agree, the other one not so much :/

[@ihavenoname3014]

@@Constanze29 You are very, VERY much in the minority if you don't think Tom Hanks is a classy gentleman. You're the type of person who gives kids toothbrushes on Halloween.

[@georgebuller1914]

@@ihavenoname3014 You mean you DON'T give kids toothbrushes on Halloween? Ah-ha! So THAT'S why they never come back!... ;-)

[@jackwhitbread4583]

@@Constanze29 unlike you both these gentlemen are people with much more class than you will ever possess

[@LPJack02]

RIP and long live Michael Clarke Duncan (December 10, 1957 - September 3, 2012), aged 54 You will always be remembered as a legend.

[@baboom007]

Who the fuck is cutting onions

[@manuelcolloto]

Adi Adrian Might be the onion cutting ninjas brother that is here in my room.

[@cr0nosphere]

someone threw salt in my eyes!

[@mikejohnson7696]

Adi Adrian : That fake macho onion line is real lame. Just say you are moved, or tearing up, crying. Be real.

[@ЦветанаНенкова-у3в]

IF I were John KOFFEY and I had to express what I feel for you right now, EVERY LIGHT BULB IN THIS PLACE WOULD EXPLODE. These are the words of a true actor and a true hero, I will always remember MR MICHAEL CLARKE DUNCAN BY THESE WORDS. Thank you MR Duncan for these incredible performance you deserved that award and I am so glad that they gave it to you. Thank you so very much MR Duncan and RIP.

[@kui_maina]

I just watched Tom's speech at Duncan's funeral 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@agp11001]

+Kùi Kratos The one about Mike's momma hitting him across the head with the frying pan? Hilarious tribute to the guy and his family.

[@kui_maina]

+Mr. Pilgrim yeah that one....😂😂😂😂

[@ccoran]

me too..just now..xo

[@davicanti]

"My mama said I can't join your gang" Hahah

[@jennylee9278]

Pilgrim, my mom once hit my dad with a rolling pin. Don't mess with a mom in a kitchen, they know where all the weapons are.

[@rickerson81]

He was truly an angel on earth...

[@stefanmovieflixtomasi]

Rick Jones such an angel on earth. He was also a hero, an idol and a comedic inspiration

[@edgyomellete0121]

I think Mr jingles was the angel and John was the second coming

[@baboom007]

The one with the lighbulbs at the end is the best compliment a person could receive

[@KaizerMan]

How many people does it take to change a lightbulb? Everyone in this room because that’s how much I love you Forrest Humps 🤗😆💡❤️

[@erickgarcia6687]

Not really

[@fabiowarlock]

@@KaizerMan Humps?

[@alexmisana4435]

I just finished watching the green mile. RIP micheal

[@marijanaprica7041]

Thank You Clarke wherever you are. Your legacy is seen across the globe. Love and God's speed from Belgrade, Serbia ❤

[@gookskywalker]

*Michael Clark Duncan* What an actor.His performance in The Green Mile was nothing short of Academy Award material.RIP Big Guy!You will be missed.

[@radfatdaddy4169]

🎃Walking Dead💃 Little late, but you're absolutely right. A horrible waste.

[@nicholasmedovich8691]

Clarke Duncan had a voice of a true gentleman. Gentle not rough and NO disrespect at all. A gentleman of courage and compassion may he RIP

[@db6881]

He was a gentle giant.

[@nicholasmedovich8691]

@@db6881 indeed he was. Indeed he was.

[@rich4446]

Michael Clark Duncan. The dictionary definition of a gentle giant. What a beautiful soul. R.I.P

[@pratikagrawal8840]

'Every light bulb in this place would explode ' true feelings ,man Rest in heaven🕊️

[@ardiffley-zipkin9539]

RIP to a fine actor and gentleman

[@ncr9596]

2 legends.

[@VlogUntilDawn]

From all the interviews of people that worked with him and the videos I've seen of him, Michael Clarke Duncan was an amazing man. Very kind and really funny. I miss seeing him in movies.

[@thetruth418]

Yep he was truly an awesome human being.

[@dianeblaylock6697]

Made me Cry! How Powerful

[@melissaupton2097]

The story about Tom running lines with him was never reported or even mentioned by anyone until now. That is such a strong statement. Their relationship and Tom's one-on-one with him is something Tom would never brag about, but it meant the world to Michael and allowed the two of them to give us moments we'll never forget.

[@beverlywaits5843]

Ahhhhh so so sweet and very kind words!!Both are two of my favorite favorite Actors!!RIP MICHAEL

[@voiceofreason2691]

R.l.P., MichaeI CIarke Duncan. You’II aIways be remembered and have a speciaI pIace in aII our hearts♥️

[@jokehim]

Michael was a fantastic man and he always, found the right people as such nice man. To me still missed from this world.

[@RandomUsername010]

Aw, Michael and Tom, two beautiful human beings.

[@Johnwillbegone]

Well your half right

[@Happybidr]

Tom Hanks is an American hero. I love what he’s done to help teach us and the world about what our soldiers have accomplished to protect our freedoms. Anyone who ignores that better have damn good evidence, not just an axe to grind because you don’t like what he said about some political figure you worship. I’m sick and tired of good people having their reputations torn to pieces by people who know NOTHING but what what other small minds throw around. It’s times like this when I wish we, like the UK, didn’t have free speech clauses that let us besmirch hundreds of people with no evidence. In the UK, people like you would be forced to produce evidence, or shut up and pay the people you’ve abused large fines. Love that idea.

[@Constanze29]

@@Johnwillbegone So true

[@Constanze29]

@@Johnwillbegone So true

[@Constanze29]

Say what ????? Alot of things have changgged !

[@erniescullion8452]

That was real that was tear making.For Tom Hanks is Pure Class so was the Late Michael Clarke Duncan. ❤👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@jamesdick2580]

Michael looks like he has one of the warmest, most genuine smiles a person could ever have. R.I.P Michael Clarke Duncan... a true class of gentleman.

[@crockett888]

saw the green mile last night on my laptop..... cried a lot. :'(

[@cr0nosphere]

Can you believe it's a Stephen King novel? Still blows my mind that The Shawshank Redemption is King's also.

[@higgsboson9509]

I bawled like a baby the first time I saw that movie!

[@TheCosmicStarmen]

Did you watch it again?.. it's been 3 years ;)

[@peterpetersen6278]

Me 2 yesterday... cried a lot ^^

[@tibetbukan8360]

King is a legend who gave us many amazing stories.

[@kalel248]

TOm Hanks and Micheal Clark are all some of the greatest actors and coolest people at the same time.. They are still so appreciative of what they have from all the fans and their hard work :)

[@rockandre200]

Man that mans voice puts me in tears when i heard he died i was just 13 didn't really understand haven't even seen all his movies but i know now he was great turely a character to be remembered

[@TheMissnorman]

You taught the world of true love, the art in acting and the happiness of life. You are forever going to be one of the biggest legends. Goodnight, big bear. I hope you rest In peace.

[@sunflower-f1k]

Oh brother!! 😢I’m in tears! Beautiful Michael!💙🦋🌈❤️♥️

[@TeamLNE]

What a beautiful moment in their friendship. 'Every light bulb in this place would explode' I love the look on Tom's face.

[@ladytheaemuhinomura]

Michael Clark Duncan ... a angel among the angels ...

[@jesswinnit7771]

RIP u legend :'(

[@tillyboos]

RIP Mr. Duncan, you were a gentle giant.

[@lucashan9176]

Thank you Michael Clark Duncan for all your love and support to everyone!

[@richardcollins6684]

When they were looking for a person to play John Koffey, Bruce Willis said, Duncan would be perfect for this movie. He was perfect! I watch the Green Mile over and over again. I have tears in my eyes this man left us too soon.

[@crapitoutjim]

What an absolute Gentleman! Nothing more to say, just an absolute Gentleman. RIP Michael.

[@MusiCizzLife1729]

What a beautiful soul

[@UnderWooder]

Michael Clarke Duncan.... the true definition of a gentle giant.

[@ggabrielomart]

Inolvidable actor !! -

[@jamesspecht5384]

Michael Duncan should have gotten every award Oscar and so on

[@Dreez76]

Why is it always the kindest of souls that leaves us too early ?. One of my biggest regrets in life will be that i never got the opportunity to shake the hand of Michael Clarke Duncan. You can tell a lot of a man by shaking his hand...

[@jomama6428]

I just saw The Green Mile minutes ago and jumped to this. DAMN! I couldn't stop crying. T-T

[@mickelsmickle8668]

Jesselle Mata had to read my message not to cry in front of my partner while watching it

[@vaanLuvU]

Micheal Clark Duncan voice was epic he well be miss.

[@Riki_Tiki_Tavee]

He was always happy it's sad this guy passed

[@The_Punisher]

RIP we miss you man

[@MsRobinDuke]

RIP Michael Clarke Duncan!! Tom Hanks is such a giving man. We are so blessed to have The Green Mile to remember GREAT ACTORS!!!!!

[@jamesbarratt593]

What an exceptionally nice thing to say. RIP mate you were so special.

[@karlchandran4631]

He was so articulate and emotional in his conveyance of his appreciation for Tom Hanks. You could feel a deep sense of respect and love, in his voice. Rest in peace 🙏 Micheal Clark Duncan!

[@udarajayawardena2018]

Gentle Giant for a Reason... RIP to the Legend

[@mjp8845]

What a voice ! What a presence ! What a talent !

[@theprousteffect9717]

Michael Clarke Duncan gave one of the most extraordinary performances ever put to film. I could watch this movie a thousand times and still cry every time. RIP.

[@macdawg6403]

The thing about him was his humble and grateful nature. Hollywood needs more of that!

[@ialone7487]

Classy beautiful man. RIP big guy.

[@rossdiamondthief6627]

Such a sweet gentle giant taken away from us way too soon. You can just feel his warmth and generosity radiating off him.

[@maroonfist9831]

The beautiful thing about Michael Duncan Clarke performance move me to tears.❤ rip

[@TheDarinw40]

Michel Clark Duncan was THE MAN...he was an AWESOME actor and we miss him dearly...rest in Peace Big Mike!!!!

[@Fultonfalcons86]

Big Poppa Bear was a gentle giant he and Tom were the best of friends

[@kawythowy867]

Hard to believe 10 years ago. Duncan is gone and 10 years have passed. Wow. Enjoy life everyone. It goes so fast. Cherish every moment.

[@Yharam1066]

To me this is how performers should be towards one another, building each other up. Rest in power legend.

[@brentbecroft2890]

What a great man. RIP. The world is a worse place without you.

[@ichanbam6352]

just watched green mile today...so moved by it..google about Michael and learnt he passed...so sad..couldn't hold back my tears again.

[@RA-qq8nf]

ichan bam me too

[@carrasco30g]

What a beautiful thing to say, Tom Hanks Epic, Michael Clarke RIP you were awesome!

[@billcipher7005]

RIP ( rest in paradise) Michael Clarke Duncan you'll forever be remember for your heavenly god powers making us all love you even just a little more..

[@ivanolsen7966]

what a beautiful way to say that ....caught me right in the throat....every light globe would explode

[@tomnudho4202]

Another amanzing voice . R.I.P

[@francerichards5955]

I miss him!!!!!! He will never be forgotten!!!!!

[@marleybu7984]

Such a beautiful man. Love the Green Mile.. Fabulous film full of fabulous actors. R.I.P Michael you were amazing x

[@ediwibowo6335]

Very lovely guy...Love & Respect for BIG Mike❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MrRoztoc]

Michael Clarke Duncan's performance in "The Green Mile" was so outstanding, and like everyone I hate that sad ending.

[@minjabens]

Imagine hearing such beautiful praise from such an incredible actor, Tom Hanks must've been extremely emotional

[@ROOPAHOO]

Such a great actor, a sad loss to us all and Hollywood with him passing far too soon, every performance he did was incredible, RIP Michael a truly great man.

[@MattCantSpeakIt]

oh wow... when he said "hello boss"... I instantly bursted into tears... Thats how you know how much of an impact that role made on us. What an actor... Rest in peace mr. Duncan. You were the greatest. The absolute greatest...

[@danielappleton153]

A class act - All the way.

[@whatdothlife4660]

This is one of the best two minutes out there.

[@mochatech121]

I miss Michael. He was such a great man.

[@keithburgess4088]

What a beautiful man and a brilliant Actor ... R.I.P. Mate sadly missed.

[@terrikukla5017]

Such a nice person..so talented.

[@jdfox8889]

Rip you were the best actor ever

[@danielslagter5259]

I saw Michael Clarke Duncan last night in the umpteenth repetition of 2 and half man and again I thought what a great loss this man is for mankind. His voice and his present combined with his great heart make him a great person.

[@ThePickardo]

Such a great loss,a very talented man,and what a beutiful thing to say to tom xx

[@TheRedcandles]

Very sweet, touching moment

[@tikeya7952]

This was so sweet, and The Green Mile was an excellent movie. R.I.P., Michael Clarke Duncan.

[@thomasjones4265]

R.I.P. I will always remember seeing this on my birthday in 1999😀😀

[@loganshotrod4x464]

We lost Michael Duncan too soon, it's so sad, he had such a bright & beautiful future ahead of him.

[@skkkkriptx]

The greatest performances ever in cinema....john coffey nd joker...rip to both the actors❤️❤️

[@HanzieTay]

That last line..!

[@SoapinTrucker]

wow what a gracious sentiment from a gracious man! RIP Big Guy! 😢

[@hotwheelz27]

R.I.P. Michael Clarke Duncan. I was a big fan of this guy. His character in The Green Mile was played phenomenally. He did a GREAT job. Heaven definitely got a great bodyguard, I agree.

[@TheSuelee66]

Too sad he's gone................lovely dude......seemed genuinely a gentle giant RIP