Acting
Danai Gurira
Born 1978-02-14 · Grinnell, Iowa, USA
Danai Jekesai Gurira (born February 14, 1978) is a Zimbabwean-American actress and playwright. She is best known for her starring roles as Michonne on the AMC horror drama series The Walking Dead (2012–2020, 2022) and as Okoye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero films, beginning with Black Panther (2018) and most recently appearing in its sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). Gurira is also the playwright of the Broadway play Eclipsed, for which she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Play.
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Viewing momentThe Walking Dead
Viewing momentMarvel Studios Legends
Viewing momentAvengers: Infinity War
Viewing momentGodzilla vs. Kong
Viewing momentAvengers: Endgame
Viewing momentBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever
Viewing momentBlack Panther
Viewing momentTinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast
Viewing momentGhost Town
Viewing momentMarvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Viewing momentMy Soul to Take
Viewing momentAll Eyez on Me
Viewing moment20/20 Presents Black Panther: In Search of Wakanda
Viewing momentThe Visitor
Viewing momentThe Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
Viewing momentThe Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking
Viewing momentOne World: Together at Home
Viewing momentChadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King
Viewing momentMother of George
Viewing momentThe Walking Dead: The Return
Viewing momentRestless City
Viewing momentChadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
Viewing momentEclipsed
Viewing moment3 Backyards
