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Entertainment · Stars

Danai Gurira

Zimbabwean-American actress

Born: February 14, 1978, Grinnell (age 48)
Occupation: Actor, Playwright, Television actor, Stage actor
Known for: Matchbox: The Movie

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Movie guides with Danai Gurira

Matchbox: The Movie (2026): cast, story, release date and box office

Matchbox: The Movie (2026) is an action comedy based on the Matchbox toy brand, released in U.S. theaters and on Apple TV.

By Entertainment Desk · Oct 14, 2026, 11:02 AM

Films and series

Matchbox: The Movie2026
Here Comes the Flood2026
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever2022
Black Panther2018
Mother of George2013
My Soul to Take2010
Ghost Town2008
The Visitor2007
Lie to Me
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live

Awards and honors

TIME100 Impact Awards2023
honorary degree from Spelman College2020
OkayAfrica 100 Women2019
OkayAfrica 100 Women2017
Black Reel Awards2014

Saturn Awards

2014

Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award2013

Eyegore Awards2013

Satellite Awards2012

Whiting Awards2012

Helen Hayes Award2010

NAACP Theatre Awards2010

Method Fest Independent Film Festival2008

Helen Hayes Award2007

Obie Award2006