Overview
Known for
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
04 Apr, 1928 (97 years old)
Death date
28 May, 2014
Maya Angelou
Biography
Maya Angelou was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees.
Known For
Acting
2018
Mr. SOUL!
2014
The Power of the Heart
2012
Paul Simon: Under African Skies
2011
On the Shoulders of Giants
2009
Good Hair
2009
The Black Candle
2006
Madea's Family Reunion
2000
The Runaway
1996
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
1995
How to Make an American Quilt
1993
Poetic Justice
1987
Aimé Césaire: The Mask of Words
1977
The Richard Pryor Show
1959
Porgy and Bess