
Maya Angelou
Acting
Born: April 4, 1928
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
July 23, 1993

Roots
January 23, 1977

Madea's Family Reunion
February 24, 2006

How to Make an American Quilt
October 06, 1995

Touched by an Angel
September 21, 1994

Good Hair
October 09, 2009

Moesha
January 23, 1996

American Experience
October 04, 1988

Porgy and Bess
June 24, 1959

The Nineties
July 09, 2017

American Masters
June 23, 1986

Great Performances
January 28, 1971