EntertainmentAmerican1978 – present
Danai Gurira
Michonne in The Walking Dead, playwright, screenwriter
Biography
Zimbabwean-American actress best known for playing Michonne on The Walking Dead television series. She is also an accomplished playwright and screenwriter.
Quick Facts
Category
Entertainment
Nationality
American
Born
1978
Thinking about the name
Michon
American origin
“A compact, gender-ambiguous name likely derived from Michael or Michelle, popular in African American communities since the 1970s. The -on ending gives it a sharp, contemporary feel while maintaining connection to the time-honored Michael legacy.”