INTRODUCTION
Danai Gurira is a Zimbabwean-American actress, playwright, and activist, renowned for her powerful performances in both television and film. She is particularly recognized for her role as Michonne in The Walking Dead and Okoye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Birth name: Danai Jekesai Gurira
Career
Actress, playwright, activist, television star, film star, theatre performer
Birthday
February 14, 1978
Age: 47
Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
Birthplace: Grinnell, Iowa, USA
Nationality: Zimbabwean-American
HOW BIG IS Danai Gurira ON THE NET?
Danai Gurira has a strong social media presence, with her Instagram (@danai_gurira) gaining significant attention. She has over 1 million followers across platforms.
HOW DID Danai Gurira become famous?
Gurira gained fame through her portrayal of Michonne in The Walking Dead and later as Okoye in Black Panther and the Avengers films. Her work as a playwright with plays like Eclipsed also brought her considerable recognition in the theatre world.
BEFORE THE FAME
Before becoming famous, Danai Gurira earned a degree in psychology from Macalester College and later pursued a Master of Fine Arts from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. She began her acting career in theatre before transitioning to film and television.
CLOSE WITH (ASSOCIATED);
Danai Gurira has worked with major celebrities such as Lupita Nyong’o in Eclipsed and Black Panther, along with fellow Walking Dead stars like Norman Reedus and Andrew Lincoln. In the Marvel universe, she collaborated with Chadwick Boseman, Letitia Wright, and Michael B. Jordan.
