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Danai Gurira

Bio: 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)
Born: Tue, Feb 14 1978
Birthplace: Grinnell, Iowa, USA
Danai Gurira is 46 years old
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Poster of The Walking Dead: The Return
The Walking Dead: The Return
Danai Gurira was 46 in The Walking Dead: The Return as 'Self / Michonne Hawthorne'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 15 2024
Poster of Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III
Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III
Danai Gurira was 45 in Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III as 'Richard III'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 19 2023
Poster of Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Danai Gurira was 44 in Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 07 2023
Poster of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Danai Gurira was 44 in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever as 'Okoye'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 2022
Poster of 20/20 Presents Black Panther: In Search of Wakanda
20/20 Presents Black Panther: In Search of Wakanda
Danai Gurira was 44 in 20/20 Presents Black Panther: In Search of Wakanda as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 2022
Poster of Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
Danai Gurira was 43 in Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 17 2021
Poster of Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King
Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King
Danai Gurira was 42 in Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 30 2020
Poster of One World: Together at Home
One World: Together at Home
Danai Gurira was 42 in One World: Together at Home as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 18 2020
Poster of Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: Endgame
Danai Gurira was 41 in Avengers: Endgame as 'Okoye'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 24 2019
Poster of Avengers: Infinity War
Avengers: Infinity War
Danai Gurira was 40 in Avengers: Infinity War as 'Okoye'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 25 2018
Poster of Black Panther
Black Panther
Danai Gurira was 39 in Black Panther as 'Okoye'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 13 2018
Poster of The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking
The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking
Danai Gurira was 39 in The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking as 'Michonne (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 08 2017
Poster of All Eyez on Me
All Eyez on Me
Danai Gurira was 39 in All Eyez on Me as 'Afeni Shakur'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 12 2017
Poster of Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast
Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast
Danai Gurira was 36 in Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast as 'Fury (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 2014
Poster of The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead
The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead
Danai Gurira was 35 in The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 2013
Poster of Mother of George
Mother of George
Danai Gurira was 35 in Mother of George as 'Adenike Olumide Balogen'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 26 2013
Poster of Restless City
Restless City
Danai Gurira was 34 in Restless City as 'Sisi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 2012
Poster of My Soul to Take
My Soul to Take
Danai Gurira was 32 in My Soul to Take as 'Jeanne-Baptiste'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 2010
Poster of 3 Backyards
3 Backyards
Danai Gurira was 31 in 3 Backyards as 'Woman in Blue Dress'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 24 2010
Poster of Ghost Town
Ghost Town
Danai Gurira was 30 in Ghost Town as 'Assorted Ghost'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 2008
Poster of The Visitor
The Visitor
Danai Gurira was 30 in The Visitor as 'Zainab'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 21 2008
Poster of Barbecue
Barbecue
Danai Gurira will be 46+ in Barbecue
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of The Fighting Shirley Chisholm
The Fighting Shirley Chisholm
Danai Gurira will be 46+ in The Fighting Shirley Chisholm as 'Shirley Chisholm'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
Danai Gurira was 46+ in The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live as 'Michonne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 25 2024
Poster of The Walking Dead: The Return
The Walking Dead: The Return
Danai Gurira was 46+ in The Walking Dead: The Return as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 15 2024
Poster of What If...?
What If...?
Danai Gurira was 43+ in What If...? as 'Okoye (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 11 2021
Poster of Marvel Studios Legends
Marvel Studios Legends
Danai Gurira was 42+ in Marvel Studios Legends as 'Okoye (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 2021
Poster of The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Danai Gurira was 41+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Danai Gurira was 37+ in Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 2015
Poster of Off Camera with Sam Jones
Off Camera with Sam Jones
Danai Gurira was 35+ in Off Camera with Sam Jones as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 06 2014
Poster of Talking Dead
Talking Dead
Danai Gurira was 33+ in Talking Dead as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 16 2011
Poster of The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Danai Gurira was 32+ in The Walking Dead as 'Michonne Hawthorne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 31 2010
Poster of Lie to Me
Lie to Me
Danai Gurira was 30+ in Lie to Me as 'Michelle Russo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 21 2009
Poster of Life on Mars
Life on Mars
Danai Gurira was 30+ in Life on Mars as 'Angela'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 09 2008
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Danai Gurira was 24+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live! as 'Self, '.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Danai Gurira was 23+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent as 'Marei Rosa Rumbidzai'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of The View
The View
Danai Gurira was 19+ in The View as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Danai Gurira was 18+ in The Daily Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Danai Gurira was 12+ in Law & Order as 'Courtney Owens'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Danai Gurira was 10+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Danai Gurira was 0+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953