Maya Angelou
- Birth Date
- 4/4/1928 - 5/28/2014
- Birth Place
- St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- Known For
- Acting
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.
