Maya Angelou

Birthday: Apr 04, 1928 Date of death: May 28, 2014

Place of birth: St. Louis, Missouri, USA

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

Madea's Family Reunion (2006)

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Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise (2016)

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Self (archive footage)

Good Hair (2009)

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Herself

Paul Simon: Under African Skies (2012)

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Self

As an actress