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

Orwell: 2+2=5

Orwell: 2+2=5

2025

as Self (archive footage)

The Unfinished Journey

The Unfinished Journey

1999

as Self

How to Make an American Quilt

How to Make an American Quilt

1995

as Anna

Good Hair

Good Hair

2009

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)

Get on the Bus

Get on the Bus

1996

as Self (archive footage, uncredited)

Porgy and Bess

Porgy and Bess

1959

as Dancer

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

1993

as Self - Special Guest

Daedalus

Daedalus

2024

as Sampled Interview (voice) (uncredited)

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

1996

as Narrator (voice)

Mr. SOUL!

Mr. SOUL!

2018

as Self (archive footage)

The Real Malcolm X

The Real Malcolm X

1992

The Runaway

The Runaway

2000

as Conjure Woman

Perfect Moment

Perfect Moment

1997

as Self

Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?

2004

as Self (archive footage)

There Are No Children Here

There Are No Children Here

1993

as Lelia Mae

A Song for Cesar: Beware a Movement That Sings

A Song for Cesar: Beware a Movement That Sings

2021

as Self

Minha Bateria Está Fraca e Está Ficando Tarde

Minha Bateria Está Fraca e Está Ficando Tarde

2020

as Self