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

Poetic Justice
Madea's Family Reunion
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
How to Make an American Quilt
Good Hair
The Unfinished Journey
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Orwell: 2+2=5
One Night in Vegas
Get on the Bus

Top Movie Credits

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