Danai Gurira Bio | Age and assets 2023

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American actress and playwright Danai Gurira came to limelight after playing the role of Michonne in the AMC horror drama series of the title The living Dead (2012-2020, 2022) and Okoye’s part in the Marvel Cinematic superhero movie. Gurrira is famous for her role in the film series Black Panther also. Most recently, she let her breathe by taking part in the sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022).

The Early Life of Danai Gurira

Danai Gurira was born Danai Jekesai Gurira on February 14, 1978in the United States of America in Grinnell, Iowa. This makes Danai 45 years old as of now. Danai likes to celebrate her birthday on February 14 with her friends and family. She falls under the sun sign Aquarius. Danai was born to her parents Roger Guira (father and Josephine Guira (mother).

Caption: Childhood photo of Danai Gurira with her father (Photo: Instagram)

Her father is a professor in the Chemistry Department at Grinnell College, while her mother is a college librarian. She has three siblings whose names are Tara Gurira, Shingai GuriraAnd Choni Gurira. Danai spent her childhood in Grinnell until December 1983, then she moved to Harare with her family.

Gurira holds Zimbabwean-American nationality and belongs to Zimbabwean ethnic background. She follows Christianity.

Education of Danai Gurira

Gurira did her secondary school studies at the Dominican convent school. She joined Macalester College for further education and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She then enrolled at New York University, where she earned a Master’s Degree in Fine Arts.

Danai Gurira’s Past Relationships

Danai is not dating anyone from now on. In 2015, she was rumored to be in a relationship with the actor Norman Reedus. Norman had posted the picture of the two kissing on his social media. After seeing the photo, all the fans and followers doubt that they see each other, but it later turned out that it was the photo from their shoot of The living Dead.

Caption: Danai Gurira with Norman Reedus (Photo: People)

Danai has also been linked to the actor Andrew Lincoln. On the same show she worked with Norman, she met Andrew. After seeing the chemistry on the show, fans assume she’s also dating Lincoln. However, Danai and Andrew never accepted the relationship.

Net worth of Danai Gurira

As of 2023, Danai has an estimated net worth of $5 million about which she earned as a well-known actress and playwright. For her famous role in The Black Panthershe gets a salary between $40,000 and $60,000 per episode.

Caption: Danai Gurira poses in front of her car (Photo: Danai Gurira)

Danai has an apartment worth checking out $1.6 million in Brooklyn. She bought that apartment last year. Gurira also owns a home in the Hollywood Hills $2.3 million. Gurira’s home lands on an area of 2,574 square feet with the features of three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms.

Professional career of Danai Gurira

Danai began her professional career after performing as a senior at Macalester College in 2001.
After that, she even made her appearance in a production of the play For by Ntozake Shange Girls of Color Who Contemplated Suicide / When the Rainbow is Enuf.
Besides, Danai is also a playwright in her profession.
She started writing the play so that it would enhance her strength as an actress.
She has worked as a playwright with Yale Repertory Theatre, Center Theater Group, Playwrights Horizons, And the royal court.

Danai Gurira in the list — Caption: Danai Gurira in the frame (Photo: Instagram)

Danai even made an appearance in In the continuum also.
Dnai has been very active in activism since 2008.
She is a co-founder of Almasi Arts, an organization dedicated to further arts education in Zimbabwe.
In fact, Danai co-founded the non-profit organization Loves Our Girls in the year 2015.
In 2018, on December 2, Danai was made the UN Women Goodwill Ambassador by UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka.

Movies and TV shows

Danai has done numerous movies and TV shows in her career so far. Some movies are The Visitor, My Soul to Take, Ghost Town, 3 Backyards, Restless City, Mother of George, Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast, All Eyez on Me, Black PantherAvengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, And Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

Some TV shows are Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Life on Mars, Law & Order, American Experience, Lie to Me, Treme, The Walking Deadand so forth.

Awards and nominations

Danai won the 2006 Obie award for the special citation category.
In 2007, Gurira acted in the drama film The visitor for which she became the winner of the Method Fest Independent Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress.
In 2007, Danai became the winner of the Best Leading Actress category of the Non-Helen Hayes Awards.
She was nominated for the American Black Film Festival Hollywood Awards for Best Actress in 2014.
In 2016, she was nominated for the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play.

Danai Gurira Frequently Asked Questions

How many languages does Danai Gurira speak?

Danai has knowledge of four languages. She speaks French, Shona, standard Xhosa and English.

Did Danai Gurira leave the walking dead?

Danai left the Walking Dead series after appearing for about eight seasons. Although she has left the series for the time being, chances are she will return to the show again.

Who played a role in Black Panther?

In the movie Black Panther, the reel was played by Danai Gurira. All Marvel fans appreciate her work in that movie.

Are Danai Gurira And Viola Davis Related?

Dani and Gurira are not biologically related to each other. But they have a very similar structure that makes them related.

Did Danai Gurira date Norma Reedus?

Norma and Danai never dated. However, it was rumored that the couples are seeing each other after Norma posted a picture of them kissing. But it later turned out that it was the photo from their shoot.