Danai Gurira

PersonBorn Feb 14, 1978 (age 48)Grinnell, Iowa, USA

Zimbabwean-American actress

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Danai Gurira

Danai Jekesai Gurira (born February 14, 1978) is a Zimbabwean-American actress and playwright. She gained recognition for her roles as Michonne on the AMC horror series The Walking Dead (2012–2020, 2022) and as Okoye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero films, including Black Panther (2018) and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). Gurira also wrote the Broadway play Eclipsed, receiving a Tony Award nomination for Best Play. Born in Grinnell, Iowa, to Zimbabwean parents, she is the youngest of four siblings. Gurira's parents emigrated from Zimbabwe to the United States in 1964. She is known for her impactful performances and contributions to both stage and screen.

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Danai Gurira ranks #5,841 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 1.0. Danai Gurira peaked at #3,192 of all time (Nov 5 - Dec 4, 2022). Danai Gurira ranks #5,235 over the past 365 days.

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