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

Poetic Justice

as Aunt June

Roots

as Nyo Boto

Madea's Family Reunion

as May

How to Make an American Quilt

as Anna

Touched by an Angel

as Clarice Mitchell

Good Hair

as Self

Moesha

Porgy and Bess

as Dancer

The Nineties

as Self (archive footage)

American Masters

as Self