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Sonequa Martin-Green was born in Russellville, Alabama, United States on March 21, 1985. Sonequa Martin-Green is listed as a stage actor, television actor and film actor. That works out to 41 years old in 2026. Education on record includes University of Alabama. The listed height is 164 cm.
My Take
Sonequa Martin-Green radiates a steel I deeply admire. Whether as Sasha on The Walking Dead or Michael Burnham on Star Trek: Discovery, she holds the screen with a steady, unflinching gaze that anchors chaos around her. Becoming the first Black woman to lead a Star Trek series carries weight beyond the role itself, and she shoulders it with grace. From a small town in Alabama to the bridge of a starship, her trajectory is its own kind of inspiration. That she also writes tells me she wants to author her own narrative, and I respect that ambition enormously.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sonequa Martin-Green
- Name (Japanese)
- ソネクア・マーティン＝グリーン
- Reading
- そねくあ・まーてぃん＝ぐりーん
- Born
- March 21, 1985 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Ox
- Origin
- Russellville, Alabama, United States
- Height
- 164 cm
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / television actor / film actor / screenwriter
2. Background
- University
- University of Alabama
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Space Jam: A New Legacy | — | |
| Notable work | Star Trek: Discovery | — | |
| Notable work | The Walking Dead | — | |
| Notable work | Rivers Wash Over Me | — | |
| Notable work | Yelling to the Sky | — | |
| Notable work | Holiday Rush | — |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/therealsonequa/
- Xhttps://x.com/SonequaMG
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonequa%20Martin-Green
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%BD%E3%83%8D%E3%82%AF%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BB%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%B3%EF%BC%9D%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7560935
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Sonequa Martin-Green born?
Born March 21, 1985 (age 41).
Where is Sonequa Martin-Green from?
Sonequa Martin-Green is from Russellville, Alabama, United States.
What does Sonequa Martin-Green do?
Sonequa Martin-Green works as actor, stage actor, television actor, film actor, screenwriter.
How tall is Sonequa Martin-Green?
Sonequa Martin-Green is 164 cm.
What is Sonequa Martin-Green known for?
Notable works include Space Jam: A New Legacy, Star Trek: Discovery, The Walking Dead.
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