Maya Angelou
Known For
Acting
Born
April 4, 1928
Died
May 28, 2014 (aged 86)
Birthplace
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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.
