Danai Gurira
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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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Videos
John Cena and Jessica Biel Star in MATCHBOX THE MOVIE, Coming to Apple TV
by Joshua Wright - 2026-07-25 20:25:31
Lauren Cohan Discusses the Maggie-Negan Dynamic in THE WALKING DEAD: DEAD CITY
by Joshua Wright - 2026-07-21 14:36:04
Video: First Look at IN THE CONTINUUM at Pegasus Theatre Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2026-06-03 13:41:13
Video: TCM Spotlights the United Palace Theatre with Lin-Manuel Miranda
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-27 13:23:45
VIDEO: Get an Extended Look at the Season 10 Finale of THE WALKING DEAD; New Air Date Announced!
by Stephi Wild - 2020-07-25 09:27:44
VIDEO: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Calls the Stars of The Public's WE ARE ONE PUBLIC
by Stephi Wild - 2020-05-23 09:21:37
News
by Joshua Wright - Jul 25, 2026
A new trailer and teaser key art for Matchbox The Movie are now available, offering an early look at the upcoming film.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 25, 2026
Apple Original Films released the trailer for MATCHBOX THE MOVIE, starring John Cena as an undercover CIA agent. Directed by Sam Hargrave, the film also features Jessica Biel, Danai Gurira, and Teyonah Parris.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 25, 2026
Apple TV released the official trailer for MATCHBOX THE MOVIE, an action adventure comedy inspired by the Mattel toy line, starring John Cena and Jessica Biel. The film premieres October 9.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2026
After 23 years as Artistic Director of The Public Theater, Oskar Eustis will step down when his current contract concludes in 2028, at the end of The Public Theater's 60th anniversary season.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 21, 2026
Lauren Cohan appeared on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK to discuss the unlikely bond between her character Maggie and Jeffrey Dean Morgan's Negan in THE WALKING DEAD: DEAD CITY.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2026
Idris Elba, Little Simz, and Danai Gurira announced as producers for the North American premiere of SHIFTERS, Benedict Lombe's acclaimed romance, opening at New York's Cherry Lane Theatre following sold-out London runs.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2026
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre has revealed the cast and production team for In the Continuum, the Pulitzer Prize-nominated play by Danai Gurira and Nikkole Salter, directed by Producing Artistic Director Tim Rhoze.
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 9, 2026
The Public Theater kicked off another Shakespeare for the City season and Free Shakespeare in the Park at its 2026 Gala. Grammy Award winner and 2026 Tony winner Shoshana Bean headlined the special night, hosted at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2026
You can now get a first look at footage of Pegasus Theatre Chicago's Obie Award-winning play In the Continuum by Danai Gurira and Nikkole Salter, directed by Producing Artistic Director ILesa Duncan
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
See photos from inside opening night of a new production of SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD, now playing at Crossroads Theatre Company in New Brunswick. The production will run through June 14 at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2026
With the Season 2 finale of The Pitt almost here, we have rounded up some of the stage stars who have made regular appearances on the hit series during its first two seasons.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
The Detroit Repertory Theatre will continue its 69th Season with the Michigan Premiere of Eclipsed by Danai Gurira. The production will open on March 27, 2026, at 8pm with a Champagne Afterglow.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, the Evanston theatre company that has been thrilling audiences with stories of the Black American and African diaspora experience since 1979, has announced its programming for the 2026 season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
George Street Playhouse's 2026 Gala Benefit will honor Emily Mann, playwright and former Artistic Director of McCarter Theatre Center, with the Arthur Laurents Award for Distinguished Artistic Achievement.
by Gillian Blum - Jan 24, 2026
McCarter Theatre Center announced that former Artistic Director and Resident Playwright Emily Mann will receive the inaugural Roger S. Berlind Award at its annual gala on June 12, 2026.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2026
Prime Video has debuted the action-packed Season Four trailer for Invincible, the adult-animated superhero series. From Skybound Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios, the series will return on March 18, 2026, on Prime Video.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 3, 2025
Marlon Wayans and Skye P. Marshall are set to present the nominees for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes on Monday, December 8, 2025. All 28 categories will be unveiled at 8:15 a.m. ET, with 11 exclusive categories revealed at 8:30 a.m. ET.
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.
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!
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Danai Gurira has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
Danai Gurira has not appeared in the West End.
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 .
Danai Gurira has won the following awards: Sam Norkin Award (Drama Desk Awards), The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Eclipsed, and Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for In the Continuum.
Danai Gurira has written 2 shows including In the Continuum (Author), The Convert (Playwright).
