Maya Angelou
Known For
Acting
Born
1928-04-04 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Died
2014-05-28
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.
Most Known For
Great Performances
as Self
American Experience
as Self - Author
Touched by an Angel
as Clarice Mitchell
Intimate Portrait
as Self (archive footage)
Moesha
as Maya Angelou
American Masters
as Self
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
as Fairy Godmother (voice)
Roots
as Nyo Boto
The Nineties
as Self (archive footage)
Good Hair
as Self
Madea's Family Reunion
as May
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as Self
The Gregory Hines Show
as Self
The Early Show
as Self
Iconoclasts
as Self
Mr. SOUL!
as Self (archive footage)
Poetic Justice
as Aunt June
Hallmark Hall of Fame
as Conjure woman
Orwell: 2+2=5
as Self (archive footage)
How to Make an American Quilt
as Anna