Maya Angelou

Born: 1928-04-04

Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, USA

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

Orwell: 2+2=5
Madea's Family Reunion
Poetic Justice
The Unfinished Journey
How to Make an American Quilt
Good Hair
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Porgy and Bess
Get on the Bus
Mr. SOUL!

Top Movie Credits

Orwell: 2+2=5 Self (archive footage)
Get on the Bus Self (archive footage, uncredited)
Mr. SOUL! Self (archive footage)