USA
Danai Gurira
USA Actor, Actress
🌍 USA
🎂 1978-02-14
📍 Grinnell, Iowa, USA
Age: 48
⏳ Since 1978
🎭 Drama, Action, Romance
Who is Danai Gurira?
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.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Danai Gurira, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
📋 Danai Gurira — Quick Facts
| Full Name | Danai Gurira |
| Date of Birth | 1978-02-14 |
| Age in 2026 | 48 years old |
| Birthplace | Grinnell, Iowa, USA |
| Nationality | USA |
| Profession | Actor, Actress |
| Active Since | 1978 |
| Genre | Drama, Action, Romance |
| Known For | The Walking Dead, What If, Marvel Studios Assembled The Making Of Black Panther Wakanda Forever |
📺 Danai Gurira — Complete Dramas List
5 Dramas| # | Drama Title | Year | Network | Episodes | Genre | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Walking Dead | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | USA |
| 2 | What If | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | USA |
| 3 | The Daily Show | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | USA |
| 4 | Marvel Studios Legends | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | USA |
| 5 | Talking Dead | - | - | - | Drama, Action, Romance | USA |
🎬 Danai Gurira — Complete Movies List
5 Movies| # | Movie Title | Year | Language | Genre | Rating | Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marvel Studios Assembled The Making Of Black Panther Wakanda Forever | - | USA | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
| 2 | Ghost Town | - | USA | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
| 3 | The Visitor | - | USA | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
| 4 | My Soul To Take | - | USA | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
| 5 | 3 Backyards | - | USA | Drama, Action, Romance | - | - |
🎭 More USA Actors
View All →❓ FAQ about Danai Gurira
Who is Danai Gurira?
Danai Gurira is a USA actor born on 1978-02-14 in Grinnell, Iowa, USA. Known for The Walking Dead, What If, Marvel Studios Assembled The Making Of Black Panther Wakanda Forever.
How old is Danai Gurira in 2026?
Danai Gurira was born on 1978-02-14. As of 2026, Danai Gurira is 48 years old.
What movies has Danai Gurira acted in?
Danai Gurira has acted in 5 movies including Marvel Studios Assembled The Making Of Black Panther Wakanda Forever, Ghost Town, The Visitor, My Soul To Take, 3 Backyards.
What dramas has Danai Gurira acted in?
Danai Gurira has acted in 5 dramas including The Walking Dead, What If, The Daily Show, Marvel Studios Legends, Talking Dead.