Danai Gurira
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.
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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
Jessica Biel Details Learning Intense Vehicle Stunts for MATCHBOX: THE MOVIE
by Rachel Stone - 2026-10-06 07:40:15
John Cena Faced His Fear of Heights Filming MATCHBOX THE MOVIE Stunts
by Rachel Stone - 2026-10-05 11:10:01
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
News
by Rachel Stone - Oct 7, 2026
Apple Original Films released world premiere footage, film clips and soundbites from MATCHBOX THE MOVIE, the action film starring John Cena, Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson, Teyonah Parris and Arturo Castro.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 6, 2026
Jessica Biel discussed mastering demanding vehicle stunts for Matchbox: The Movie and looked back on her 7th Heaven audition during a visit to LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 5, 2026
John Cena discussed starring in MATCHBOX THE MOVIE and confronting his fear of heights during stunts, plus details on his new WWE tournament, The John Cena Classic.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 5, 2026
Michael B. Jordan received the Legacy in Motion Award at CultureCon and participated in a Creative Genius panel with director Gina Prince-Bythewood to discuss arts, storytelling, and authentic filmmaking.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 22, 2026
National Black Theatre will present UNDERSIEGE, a staged reading featuring work from over 35 playwrights including Danai Gurira and Suzan-Lori Parks, at the Studio Museum in Harlem as part of the Fall of Freedom initiative.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 3, 2026
Adria Arjona discussed her horror-thriller ONSLAUGHT and her upcoming film THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR with Michael B. Jordan during an appearance on TODAY.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater has announced the full cast and creative team for August Wilson's SEVEN GUITARS, directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.
by Angela Lin - Aug 2, 2026
In The Continuum is an unapologetic show about the way Black women are forced to navigate the world — and how our experiences are all connected, even, or especially, when we feel isolated and alone.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2026
John Cena and Jessica Biel bring MATCHBOX THE MOVIE to San Diego Comic-Con's Hall H, previewing Apple TV's action comedy ahead of its October 9 premiere.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 29, 2026
A teaser trailer for THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR has arrived, offering a first look at the film starring Michael B. Jordan, Kenneth Branagh, and Adria Arjona ahead of its theatrical run.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 28, 2026
A teaser poster for THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR has been released, featuring MICHAEL B. JORDAN, KENNETH BRANAGH, and ADRIA ARJONA ahead of the film's theatrical release.
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
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 received recognition across multiple prestigious theater awards. She won the Sam Norkin Award from the Drama Desk Awards. For her work in Eclipsed, she received the Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical from the Helen Hayes Awards. She also won the Outstanding Lead Actress award in the Non-Resident Production category at the Helen Hayes Awards for In the Continuum. Additionally, she earned the John Gassner Playwriting Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for In the Continuum.
Danai Gurira has written 2 shows including In the Continuum (Author), The Convert (Playwright).
