- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Apr 4, 1928
- Died
- May 28, 2014 (aged 86)
- Place of birth
- St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou (April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014) 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.
