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Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou

Birthday: 1928-04-04 | Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, USA

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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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2022
Why Is We Americans?

as    Self

2012
2009
Good Hair

as    Herself

2006
Madea's Family Reunion

as    May

1996
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

as    Narrator (voice)

1995
1993
Poetic Justice

as    Aunt June