
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