Danai Gurira, a prominent American actress and playwright with Zimbabwean roots, has left an indelible mark on both stage and screen.

Renowned for her compelling portrayal of Michonne in the AMC series ‘The Walking Dead’ and Okoye in Marvel blockbusters like ‘Black Panther’ and ‘Avengers: Infinity War,’ Gurira’s journey encompasses not only acting but also distinguished playwriting.

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Father	Roger Gurira
Mother	Josephine Gurira
Brothers	Tare Gurira
Sisters	Choni Gurira
Boyfriends / Girlfriends	Not Known
Marital Status	Single
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• Gurira initiated her career on stage, gaining recognition not only as an actress but also as a playwright.

• Notably, she penned acclaimed plays such as ‘In the Continuum,’ ‘Eclipsed,’ ‘The Convert,’ and ‘Familiar,’ each contributing to her unique perspective on Zimbabwe’s evolution from a feminine standpoint.

• Following the completion of her acting course, Gurira seamlessly transitioned into playwriting, swiftly garnering commissions from prestigious institutions like Yale Repertory Theatre and the Royal Court.

• In 2005, her collaboration on ‘In the Continuum’ earned her prestigious awards, including an ‘Obie Award,’ ‘Outer Critics Circle Award,’ and a ‘Helen Hayes Award.’

• Gurira made her Broadway acting debut in 2009 and concurrently published ‘Eclipsed,’ a poignant narrative portraying the lives of five sex slaves during Liberia’s tumultuous times.

• Theatrical Success:

• Demonstrating her versatility, Gurira not only acted but also portrayed Isabella in ‘Measure for Measure’ and presented her third play, ‘The Convert,’ earning her the ‘Whiting Award’ for emerging playwrights.

• Gurira’s on-screen journey commenced with the 2007 film ‘The Visitor,’ where her performance earned her the ‘Method Fest Independent Film Festival Award.’

• Over the years, she embraced diverse roles in films and television, including a recurring role in the HBO drama series ‘Treme.’

• Joining the cast of ‘The Walking Dead’ in 2012 as the iconic Michonne, Gurira became a pivotal character on the show.

• Simultaneously, she secured lead roles in films like ‘Mother of George’ and animated features like ‘Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast.’

• Gurira’s breakthrough came in 2018 with her portrayal of Okoye in ‘Black Panther,’ earning widespread acclaim. She reprised the role in ‘Avengers: Infinity War,’ contributing to the film’s monumental success.

• Currently residing in Los Angeles, Gurira is not only a skilled actress but also a polyglot, fluent in French, Shona, basic Xhosa, and English.

• While maintaining privacy about her personal life, Gurira has been romantically linked with ‘The Walking Dead’ co-star Norman Reedus.

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