Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
April 4, 1928
Died
May 28, 2014 (86 years old)
Place of Birth
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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
7.5
Orwell: 2+2=5
2025
6.9
The Nineties
2017
8.0
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
2016
7.2
Paul Simon: Under African Skies
2012
6.6
Good Hair
2009
6.4
Madea's Family Reunion
2006
5.9
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
1996
3.9
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996
7.0
Moesha
1996
6.4
How to Make an American Quilt
1995
7.2
Touched by an Angel
1994
6.8
Poetic Justice
1993
6.6
American Experience
1988
7.5
American Masters
1986
6.1
The Richard Pryor Show
1977
7.4
Roots
1977
5.8
Great Performances
1971
6.1
Porgy and Bess
1959
