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BIO

She is best known for her starring roles as Michonne on the AMC horror drama series The Walking Dead (2012–2020) and as Okoye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero films Black Panther (2018), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019).



Gurira is also the playwright of the Broadway play Eclipsed, for which she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Play. Gurira has also been nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for Drama for her play In The Continuum, which she also co-wrote and starred in.

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STAGE CREDITS

Richard III Richard III
[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2022
Richard III
Joe Turner's Come and Gone Joe Turner's Come and Gone
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2009
Martha Pentecost
In the Continuum
[Off-Broadway]
2005
Performer

Productions

EclipsedEclipsed
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Writer

Writing

The Convert
Playwright

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Sam Norkin Award

Danai Gurira

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play

Danai Gurira, Eclipsed

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding New Broadway Play

Danai Gurira, Eclipsed

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play

Danai GuriraFamiliar

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Play

Danai Gurira, Eclipsed


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2010 - The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical

Danai GuriraEclipsed


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Danai GuriraIn the Continuum


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - John Gassner Playwriting Award

Danai Gurira, In the Continuum

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Workshop of CODE RED Comes to Mosaic Theater Company Photo
Workshop of CODE RED Comes to Mosaic Theater Company
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025

Mosaic Theater Company will present a workshop for CODE RED, a new play that illuminates day-to-day life in an environment perpetually alert—the American public school system.
Lucy Liu Completes Lineup for Icons Of Culture at PAC NYC Photo
Lucy Liu Completes Lineup for Icons Of Culture at PAC NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025

This fall, the Perelman Performing Arts Center will present the second annual PAC NYC ICONS OF CULTURE presented by BNY. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
THE PIANO LESSON, ECLIPSED and More Set for Detroit Repertory Theatre 69th Season Photo
THE PIANO LESSON, ECLIPSED and More Set for Detroit Repertory Theatre 69th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2025

Detroit Repertory Theatre has announced its 69th season, running November 2025–June 2026. The lineup includes Eboni Booth’s Primary Trust, August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, the Michigan premiere of Danai Gurira’s Eclipsed, and the world premiere of Spit in Your Face.
Jennifer Nettles’ GIULIA Musical and More Sets Dates at PAC NYC Photo
Jennifer Nettles’ GIULIA Musical and More Sets Dates at PAC NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2025

Perelman Performing Arts Center has revealed a lineup of new programs, artists, and dates for the 2025-2026 season. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets!
Danai Gurira, Christy Turlington Burns and More Set for ICONS OF CULTURE at PAC NYC Photo
Danai Gurira, Christy Turlington Burns and More Set for ICONS OF CULTURE at PAC NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2025

This fall, the Perelman Performing Arts Center [PAC NYC] will stage the second annual PAC NYC ICONS OF CULTURE. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Patrick Ball Will Lead HAMLET at The Mark Taper Forum Photo
Patrick Ball Will Lead HAMLET at The Mark Taper Forum
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025

Center Theatre Group presents the premiere of a new, Hitchcockian noir take on Hamlet by William Shakespeare, from director Robert O'Hara. Learn more here!
Richard Jordan Joins Priyanka Shetty's #CHARLOTTESVILLE at 2025 Edinburgh Fringe as Photo
Richard Jordan Joins Priyanka Shetty's #CHARLOTTESVILLE at 2025 Edinburgh Fringe as Producer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Richard Jordan has joined the creative team for playwright/actress Priyanka Shetty's critically acclaimed solo play, #CHARLOTTESVILLE, set to play at Edinburgh Fringe. Learn more!
Producer Richard Jordan Joins Priyanka Shetty's #CHARLOTTESVILLE As Touring Producer Photo
Producer Richard Jordan Joins Priyanka Shetty's #CHARLOTTESVILLE As Touring Producer
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025

Richard Jordan has announced that he has joined the creative team for playwright/actress Priyanka Shetty's critically acclaimed solo play, #CHARLOTTESVILLE.
James Bundy to Step Down From Positions at David Geffen School of Drama and Yale Repe Photo
James Bundy to Step Down From Positions at David Geffen School of Drama and Yale Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

James Bundy, who has served Yale since 2002 as the fifth Elizabeth Parker Ware Dean of David Geffen School of Drama and fourth Artistic Director of Yale Repertory Theatre, will step down from these positions on June 30, 2026.
Bear McCreary Shares Rare Tracks From Epic Concept Album, 'The Singularity' Photo
Bear McCreary Shares Rare Tracks From Epic Concept Album, 'The Singularity'
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 26, 2025

Bear McCreary has shared two previously unreleased B-sides from his epic concept album, The Singularity. “Escape from the Machines (1995 Demo)” – recorded when McCreary was just 15 years old – and “Supermassive Spiral” are available now. Listen to them here!
Bear McCreary to Embark on First European Tour Photo
Bear McCreary to Embark on First European Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 21, 2024

Award-winning composer Bear McCreary has announced his first tour of Europe.  Known for his work on God of War, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Outlander, and more, McCreary will be playing selections from his iconic scores along with music from his new album The Singularity.
Bear McCreary Writes Soundtrack to New Kevin Smith Film THE 4:30 MOVIE Out Now Photo
Bear McCreary Writes Soundtrack to New Kevin Smith Film THE 4:30 MOVIE Out Now
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 13, 2024

This week, writer-director Kevin Smith’s new film, The 4:30 Movie, premieres with an original soundtrack by award-winning composer Bear McCreary. The two-time GRAMMY®-nominated, Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning composer’s original soundtrack is available now on all DSPs.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Danai Gurira been in?

Danai Gurira has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Danai Gurira been in?

Danai Gurira has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Danai Gurira been nominated for?

Sam Norkin Award (Drama Desk Awards), Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for Eclipsed, Outstanding New Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Eclipsed, Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Familiar, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Eclipsed, The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Eclipsed, Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for In the Continuum and John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for In the Continuum .

What awards has Danai Gurira won?

Danai Gurira has won several prestigious awards, including the Sam Norkin Award from the Drama Desk Awards. She received the Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for her play Eclipsed. Additionally, she won the Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for her performance in In the Continuum. Gurira also earned the John Gassner Playwriting Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for In the Continuum.

How many shows has Danai Gurira written?

Danai Gurira has written 2 shows including In the Continuum (Author), The Convert (Playwright).

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