Danai Gurira

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

1.8083

Gender

Female

Birthday

14-Feb-1978

Age

(48 years old)

Place of Birth

Grinnell, Iowa, USA

Also Known As
  • Данай Гуріра
  • 戴娜·葛里拉
  • دانای گوریرا
  • دانای گوریره

Danai Gurira

Biography

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.


Credits

Mother of George Mother of George (2013) Character: Adenike Olumide Balogen
A Nigerian couple living in Brooklyn are having trouble conceiving a child - a problem that defies cultural expectations and leads to a shocking decision that could either save or destroy them.
The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead (2013) Character: Self
A short documentary celebrating the tenth year of The Walking Dead. Features the creators of the comics and tv show discussing the cultural phenomenon The Walking Dead.
The Thomas Crown Affair The Thomas Crown Affair (2027) Character: N/A
A reimagining of the 1968 film, but set in Europe. Plot TBA.
Black Panther Black Panther (2018) Character: Okoye
King T'Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country's new leader. However, T'Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne by factions within his own country as well as without. Using powers reserved to Wakandan kings, T'Challa assumes the Black Panther mantle to join with ex-girlfriend Nakia, the queen-mother, his princess-kid sister, members of the Dora Milaje (the Wakandan 'special forces') and an American secret agent, to prevent Wakanda from being dragged into a world war.
All Eyez on Me All Eyez on Me (2017) Character: Afeni Shakur
All Eyez on Me chronicles the life and legacy of Tupac Shakur, including his rise to superstardom as a hip-hop artist, actor, poet and activist, as well as his imprisonment and prolific, controversial time at Death Row Records. Against insurmountable odds, Tupac rose to become a cultural icon whose career and persona both continue to grow long after his passing.
3 Backyards 3 Backyards (2010) Character: Woman in Blue Dress
An executive, a housewife and a youngster spend a day in their Long Island suburban town during the course of one curious autumn day afternoon.
My Soul to Take My Soul to Take (2010) Character: Jeanne-Baptiste
On the day the Riverton Ripper vanished without a trace, seven children were born. Today, they're all turning 16... and turning up dead.
Avengers: Endgame Avengers: Endgame (2019) Character: Okoye
After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store.
The Visitor The Visitor (2008) Character: Zainab
A college professor travels to New York City to attend a conference and finds a young couple living in his apartment.
Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast (2014) Character: Fury (voice)
An ancient myth of a massive creature sparks the curiosity of Tinker Bell and her good friend Fawn, an animal fairy who’s not afraid to break the rules to help an animal in need. But this creature is not welcome in Pixie Hollow — and the scout fairies are determined to capture the mysterious beast, who they fear will destroy their home. Fawn must convince her fairy friends to risk everything to rescue the NeverBeast.
Matchbox Matchbox (2026) Character: Helen
When a group of former childhood friends reconnect, their reunion takes a wild turn as they stumble upon a dangerous international plot—and must save the world.
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist (2021) Character: Self
An intimate look at the Oscar-nominated actor’s incomparable artistry, and the acting process which informed his transformative performances. Viola Davis, Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, George C. Wolfe, Branford Marsalis, Phylicia Rashad and more take us behind the scenes to explore Boseman's extraordinary commitment to his craft.
Ghost Town Ghost Town (2008) Character: Assorted Ghost
Bertram Pincus, a cranky, people-hating Manhattan dentist, develops the unwelcome ability to see dead people. Really annoying dead people. Even worse, they all want something from him, particularly Frank Herlihy, a smooth-talking ghost, who pesters him into a romantic scheme involving his widow Gwen. They are soon entangled in a hilarious predicament between the now and the hereafter!
20/20 Presents Black Panther: In Search of Wakanda 20/20 Presents Black Panther: In Search of Wakanda (2022) Character: Self
Exploring the evolution of Black Panther from the comic emerging in the 1960s to the film the world fell in love with in 2018; director Ryan Coogler; Whoopi Goldberg interviews Chadwick Boseman's widow, Simone Ledward Boseman.
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2023) Character: Self
Follow the production of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” as the cast and crew take on the incredible challenge of remembering T’Challa with a chapter befitting the late king. Through intimate behind-the-scenes footage and interviews, watch Shuri take on the mantel of Wakanda’s hero and face a new foe from the ocean’s depths in Namor.
The Walking Dead: The Return The Walking Dead: The Return (2024) Character: Self / Michonne Hawthorne
Stars of "The Walking Dead," Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira, walk down memory lane and visit iconic locations where pivotal moments between their characters, Rick and Michonne, were filmed.
Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III Shakespeare in the Park: Richard III (2023) Character: Richard III
Experience The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Shakespeare’s tragedy with one of his most indelible villains starring Danai Gurira in the title role. Recorded live in July 2022 from Central Park.
Avengers: Infinity War Avengers: Infinity War (2018) Character: Okoye
As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.
The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking (2017) Character: Michonne (voice)
Seth Green and Matthew Senreich serve up hilarious Walking Dead-inspired satire in this special featuring the zany stop-motion animation of Adult Swim’s “Robot Chicken.”
Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King (2020) Character: Self (archive footage)
A tribute to Chadwick Boseman, celebrating his life and legacy.
One World: Together at Home One World: Together at Home (2020) Character: Self
A global broadcast & digital special organized by Global Citizen and the World Health Organization featuring comedians, musicians, and actors to raise funds in support of front line health workers in the global response to COVID-19.
Restless City Restless City (2012) Character: Sisi
Tells the story of an African immigrant surviving on the fringes of New York City where music is his passion, life is a hustle and falling in love is his greatest risk.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) Character: Okoye
Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia and Everett Ross and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda.



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