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Danai Gurira
Danai Gurira
Age 48 years (Feb 14, 1978)
Birthplace Grinnell, Iowa, USA
Movies 15
TV Shows 8
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Danai Gurira

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Known for
The Walking Dead Michonne Hawthorne 2010– · ★ 8.1 Black Panther Okoye 2018 · ★ 7.4 All Eyez on Me Afeni Shakur 2017 · ★ 6.7 The Visitor Zainab 2008 · ★ 7.1
International breakthrough as Michonne in AMC's The Walking Dead (2012-2022), one of the most beloved female characters in contemporary television horror fiction. Portrayed Okoye in Black Panther (2018) and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) from the Marvel universe. A prestigious playwright, she wrote the acclaimed play Eclipsed. Starred in The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live (2024). American actress and playwright of Zimbabwean descent identified with genre television fiction and superhero cinema, recognized for her imposing presence and range of powerful female characters.
Grinnell, Iowa, USA
Feb 14, 1978
Age48years
Movies15
Series8
International breakthrough as Michonne in AMC's The Walking Dead (2012-2022), one of the most beloved female characters in contemporary television horror fiction. Portrayed Okoye in Black Panther (2018) and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) from the Marvel universe. A prestigious playwright, she wrote the acclaimed play Eclipsed. Starred in The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live (2024). American actress and playwright of Zimbabwean descent identified with genre television fiction and superhero cinema, recognized for her imposing presence and range of powerful female characters.
Known for
The Walking Dead Michonne Hawthorne 2010– · ★ 8.1 Black Panther Okoye 2018 · ★ 7.4 All Eyez on Me Afeni Shakur 2017 · ★ 6.7 The Visitor Zainab 2008 · ★ 7.1
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How old is Danai Gurira and where are they from?
Danai Gurira is 48 years old, born on February 14, 1978 in Grinnell, Iowa, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Danai Gurira?
Danai Gurira is best known for roles in Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, Black Panther.
How many movies has Danai Gurira been in?
Over a 18-year career (since 2008), Danai Gurira has appeared in 15 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was Danai Gurira's first movie?
The career of Danai Gurira began with The Visitor (2008).
What is Danai Gurira's most recent movie or series?
Danai Gurira's most recent release is Matchbox the Movie, which premiered on October 5, 2026.
What TV shows has Danai Gurira appeared in?
On television, Danai Gurira has appeared in The Walking Dead, INVINCIBLE, What If...?, Lie to Me.
Does Danai Gurira have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Danai Gurira's upcoming work includes: The Thomas Crown Affair (2027).
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Danai Gurira
Danai Gurira
1978-02-14 · Grinnell, Iowa, USA

Danai Jekesai Gurira (/dəˈnaɪ ɡʊˈrɪərə/; born February 14, 1978) is a Zimbabwean-American actress, playwright, and activist. She is best known for her starring roles as Michonne on the AMC horror drama series The Walking Dead (2012–2020, 2022) and The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live (2024), and as Okoye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero films, including Black Panther (2018) and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). Gurira is the writer of the Broadway play Eclipsed, for which she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Play. Gurira received two nominations for The People's Choice Awards in 2019 and 2020 for her role on The Walking Dead, and she was also nominated for a 2024 Black Reel Television award for Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series for her work on The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live.Danai Gurira, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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