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Danai Jekesai Gurira (14 de febrero de 1978) es una actriz y dramaturga estadounidense de ascendencia zimbabuense. Ha aparecido en diversos programas de televisión, películas y obras de teatro. Es más conocida por su papel como Michonne en la serie de televisión The Walking Dead.

Reconocida por interpretar a Okoye en el Universo cinematográfico de Marvel en las películas Capitán América: Civil War (2016), Black Panther (2018), Avengers: Infinity War (2018) y Avengers: Endgame (2019).

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

Known for
The Walking Dead
Michonne Hawthorne
Black Panther
Okoye
All Eyez on Me
Afeni Shakur
The Visitor
Zainab
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.
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
Black Panther
Okoye
All Eyez on Me
Afeni Shakur
The Visitor
Zainab
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TV Shows
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INVINCIBLE
Universa (voice) · 1 episode
★ 8.6
2026
TV
Matchbox: The Movie
Helen
2026
Film
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
Michonne · 6 episodes
★ 8.0
2024
TV
Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III
Richard III
2023
Film
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Okoye
★ 7.0
2022
Film
What If...?
Okoye (voice) · 3 episodes
★ 8.0
2021
TV
Avengers: Endgame
Okoye
★ 8.2
2019
Film
Avengers: Infinity War
Okoye
★ 8.2
2018
Film
Black Panther
Okoye
★ 7.4
2018
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 14 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 The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, which premiered on February 25, 2024.
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: Matchbox: The Movie (2026), 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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