Maya Angelou

Acting

Born

April 4, 1928

Place of Birth

St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Deceased

May 28, 2014

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.

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