Danai Gurira – Biography, Facts & Life Story

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Height, Weight & Physical Stats
| Body Measurements | 32-24-34 inches |
| Bodytype | Athletic |
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 54 kg (119 lbs) |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Nickname | Dana |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 48 years old (in 2026) |
| Date of Birth | February 14, 1978 |
| Full Name | Danai Jekesai Gurira |
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | Zimbabwean |
| Birthplace | Grinnell, Iowa, United States |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Published on | September 26, 2019 on 02:46 PM |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
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Danai Gurira Education
Qualification: Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Macalester College Master of Fine Arts in acting from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts
School: Dominican Convent High School
College: Macalester College
Tisch School of the Art
Danai Gurira Career
Profession: Actress
Known For: her role as Michonne on the AMC drama series The Walking Dead
Debut:
Film: The Visitor (2007)

TV Show: Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2004)

Net Worth: $4 million approx
Family & Relatives
Father: Roger Gurira

Mother: Josephine Gurira

Brother: Tare Gurira
Sister: Choni Gurira

Shingai Gurira
Marital Status: Single
What Danai Gurira is doing right now?
Danai Gurira is currently working in one of the lead roles as Okoye in the action adventure movie i.e., Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022).
- Untitled Wakanda Project as Okoye
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FAQs
Who is Danai Gurira ?
Danai Gurira is a Zimbabwean, American actress, born on 14 February, 1978 in Grinnell, Iowa, United States.
How old is Danai Gurira ?
Danai Gurira is 48 years old as of June 2026.
How tall is Danai Gurira ?
Danai Gurira is 5 feet 6 inches (1.70 m).





