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Maya Angelou

Known for Acting

Maya Angelou
Born April 4, 1928
Died May 28, 2014
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.

Filmography

Poetic Justice

Poetic Justice

1993

as Aunt June

How to Make an American Quilt

How to Make an American Quilt

1995

as Anna

Madea's Family Reunion

Madea's Family Reunion

2006

as May

Orwell: 2+2=5

Orwell: 2+2=5

2025

as Self (archive footage)

Good Hair

Good Hair

2009

as Self

Get on the Bus

Get on the Bus

1996

as Self (archive footage, uncredited)

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)

Daedalus

Daedalus

2024

as Sampled Interview (voice) (uncredited)

On the Shoulders of Giants

On the Shoulders of Giants

2011

The Real Malcolm X

The Real Malcolm X

1992

The Unfinished Journey

The Unfinished Journey

1999

as Self

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

1996

as Narrator (voice)

The Runaway

The Runaway

2000

as Conjure Woman

Paul Simon: Under African Skies

Paul Simon: Under African Skies

2012

as Self

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

1993

as Self - Special Guest

The Richard Pryor Special?

The Richard Pryor Special?

1977

as Willie's Wife

Porgy and Bess

Porgy and Bess

1959

as Dancer

One Night in Vegas

One Night in Vegas

2010

as Self

Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise

Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise

2016

as Self (archive footage)

Perfect Moment

Perfect Moment

1997

as Self

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