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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.
86
Died at
42
Movies
18
TV Shows
8.1
Avg Rating
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.
1994
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.
Gender
Female
Birthday
April 4, 1928
Died
May 28, 2014
Birthplace
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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The Runaway
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Papa Césaire
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The Black Candle
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Poetic Justice
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The Real Malcolm X
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Madea's Family Reunion
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Good Hair
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Mr. SOUL!
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One Night in Vegas
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Paul Simon: Under African Skies
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Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
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Assignment America
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Dr. Maya Angelou's Blacks, Blues, Black!
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