Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
April 4, 1928
Place of Birth:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Maya Angelou
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
Filmography
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Nineties | Self (archive footage) |
| 2005 | Iconoclasts | Self |
| 2004 | America Beyond the Color Line | Self |
| 1999 | The Early Show | Self |
| 1997 | The Gregory Hines Show | Self |
| 1996 | Moesha | |
| 1996 | The Rosie O'Donnell Show | Self |
| 1995 | Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | Fairy Godmother (voice) |
| 1994 | Touched by an Angel | Clarice Mitchell |
| 1993 | Intimate Portrait | Self (archive footage) |
| 1988 | American Experience | Self - Author |
| 1986 | American Masters | Self |
| 1977 | The Richard Pryor Show | |
| 1977 | Roots | Nyo Boto |
| 1971 | Great Performances | Self |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame | Conjure woman |
| Assignment America |