Danai Gurira - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 14, 1978 |
|---|---|
| Age | 48 |
| Birthplace | Grinnell, Iowa, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Danai Gurira's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Her roles as Michonne in "The Walking Dead" and Okoye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe ("Black Panther," "Avengers: Infinity War," "Avengers: Endgame"). |
Intro
Danai Gurira is a Zimbabwean-American actress and playwright best known for her roles as Michonne in "The Walking Dead" TV series and as Okoye in Marvel's "Black Panther" and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She is also recognized for her work as a playwright with her Tony Award-nominated play "Eclipsed." Gurira is known for her powerful performances and contributions to diversifying narratives in stage and film.
Early Life & Background
Danai Gurira was born in Iowa to Zimbabwean parents and moved to Zimbabwe with her family when she was five. She attended Dominican Convent High School in Harare before returning to the United States to pursue higher education. Gurira holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Macalester College and a Master of Fine Arts in acting from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.
Career Highlights
- Played Michonne on AMC's "The Walking Dead" from 2012 to 2020.
- Portrayed Okoye in Marvel's "Black Panther" (2018), "Avengers: Infinity War" (2018), and "Avengers: Endgame" (2019).
- Wrote the Tony-nominated play "Eclipsed," the first play with an all Black and female cast and creative team to premiere on Broadway.
- Received NAACP Image Awards and nominations for her television and film roles.
Trivia
- Co-founded Almasi Arts, a nonprofit organization that aims to support arts education in Zimbabwe.
- Is fluent in four languages: French, Shona, basic Xhosa, and English.
- Named United Nations Goodwill Ambassador in 2018.
FAQs
People also ask
Danai Gurira is 48 years old.
Danai Gurira was born the 14 February 1978.
Grinnell, Iowa, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About February 14th, 1978, in brief:
- Day of the week: February 14th, 1978 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees
- #1 UK song: Take A Chance On Me by Abba
- Popular movie: The Deer Hunter directed by Michael Cimino
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