Maya Angelou

1928-04-04 – 2014-05-28 (age 86) St. Louis, Missouri, USA

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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.

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Maya Angelou

Known For

Madea's Family Reunion

Madea's Family Reunion

2006

as May

Poetic Justice

Poetic Justice

1993

as Aunt June

How to Make an American Quilt

How to Make an American Quilt

1995

as Anna

Aimé Césaire: The Mask of Words

Aimé Césaire: The Mask of Words

1987

as Self

I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of Song

I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of Song

2015

as Self

Paul Simon: Under African Skies

Paul Simon: Under African Skies

2012

as Self

Orwell: 2+2=5

Orwell: 2+2=5

2025

as Self (archive footage)

Good Hair

Good Hair

2009

as Self

On the Shoulders of Giants

On the Shoulders of Giants

2011

Mr. SOUL!

Mr. SOUL!

2018

as Self (archive footage)

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

1993

as Self - Special Guest

The Unfinished Journey

The Unfinished Journey

1999

as Self

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

1994

as Self (archive footage)

Calypso Heat Wave

Calypso Heat Wave

1957

Get on the Bus

Get on the Bus

1996

as Self (archive footage, uncredited)

There Are No Children Here

There Are No Children Here

1993

as Lelia Mae

The Real Malcolm X

The Real Malcolm X

1992

Porgy and Bess

Porgy and Bess

1959

as Dancer

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

1996

as Narrator (voice)

The Runaway

The Runaway

2000

as Conjure Woman