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
| Birth Location | St. Louis, Missouri, USA |
|---|---|
| Born | 1928-04-04 |
| Died | 2014-05-28 |
Movies
Why Is We Americans?
as Self
2022
2021
2020
Becky and the Birds
as Self (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited)
2018
Words Are Things
as Narrator (voice)
2018
Mr. SOUL!
as Self (archival footage)
2018
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
as Herself (archive footage)
2016
2015
The Power of the Heart
as Self
2014
Paul Simon: Under African Skies
as Self
2012
One Night in Vegas
as Self
2010
Good Hair
as Herself
2009
The Black Candle
as Herself (Narration)
2009
Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed
as Herself
2008
Madea's Family Reunion
as May
2006
Sisters in Cinema
as Self
2003
The Unfinished Journey
as Self
1999
1998
1998
Perfect Moment
as Herself
1997
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
as Narrator (voice)
1996
1996
How to Make an American Quilt
as Anna
1995
Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
as Self (archive footage)
1994
Malcolm X: Make It Plain
as Self
1994
There Are No Children Here
as Lelia Mae
1993
Poetic Justice
as Aunt June
1993
1992
1989
Aimé Césaire: The Mask of Words
as Self
1987
The Richard Pryor Special?
as Willie's Wife
1977
Porgy and Bess
as Dancer
1959
1957
Movies
The Black Candle
Poem
2009
Down in the Delta
Director
1998
America's Dream
Story
1996
Sister, Sister
Writer
1982
1979
1979
The Richard Pryor Special?
Additional Writing
1977
The Tapestry
Director
1976
All Day Long
Director
1975
Georgia, Georgia
Music
1972
Georgia, Georgia
Writer
1972
Integration Report 1
Music
1960