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Maya Angelou
Acting

Maya Angelou

Born 1928-04-04
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

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.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Maya Angelou

Touched by an Angel
TV
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Touched by an Angel

1994
TMDB3.6
Great Performances
TV
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Great Performances

1971
TMDB3.0
Roots
TV
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Roots

1977
TMDB3.7
Poetic Justice
Movie
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Poetic Justice

1993
TMDB3.4
American Experience
TV
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American Experience

1988
TMDB3.3
Moesha
TV
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Moesha

1996
TMDB3.5
Madea's Family Reunion
Movie
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Madea's Family Reunion

2006
TMDB3.2
Intimate Portrait
TV
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Intimate Portrait

1993
TMDB2.3
How to Make an American Quilt
Movie
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How to Make an American Quilt

1995
TMDB3.2
American Masters
TV
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American Masters

1986
TMDB3.5

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (78 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Orwell: 2+2=5Orwell: 2+2=5Self (archive footage)Movie2025
Wild & FreeWild & FreeThanksMovie2024
DaedalusDaedalusSampled Interview (voice) (uncredited)Movie2024
Maya Angelou at the BBCMaya Angelou at the BBCSelf (archive footage)Movie2024
Why Is We Americans?Why Is We Americans?SelfMovie2022
A Song for Cesar: Beware a Movement That SingsA Song for Cesar: Beware a Movement That SingsSelfMovie2021
Minha Bateria Está Fraca e Está Ficando TardeMinha Bateria Está Fraca e Está Ficando TardeSelfMovie2020
Becky and the BirdsSelf (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited)Movie2018
Words Are ThingsWords Are ThingsNarrator (voice)Movie2018
Mr. SOUL!Mr. SOUL!Self (archive footage)Movie2018
The NinetiesThe NinetiesSelf (archive footage)TV Series2017
Maya Angelou: And Still I RiseMaya Angelou: And Still I RiseSelf (archive footage)Movie2016
I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of SongI Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of SongSelfMovie2015
The Power of the HeartThe Power of the HeartSelfMovie2014
Paul Simon: Under African SkiesPaul Simon: Under African SkiesSelfMovie2012
On the Shoulders of GiantsOn the Shoulders of GiantsSelf / AppearanceMovie2011
One Night in VegasOne Night in VegasSelfMovie2010
Papa CésairePapa CésaireSelfMovie2009
Good HairGood HairSelfMovie2009
The Black CandleThe Black CandleSelf - NarratorMovie2009
The Black CandleThe Black CandlePoemMovie2009
Joe Louis: America's Hero BetrayedJoe Louis: America's Hero BetrayedSelfMovie2008
Madea's Family ReunionMadea's Family ReunionMayMovie2006
IconoclastsIconoclastsSelfTV Series2005
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?Self (archive footage)Movie2004
America Beyond the Color LineAmerica Beyond the Color LineSelfTV Series2004
Sisters in CinemaSelfMovie2003
The RunawayThe RunawayConjure WomanMovie2000
The Unfinished JourneyThe Unfinished JourneySelfMovie1999
The Early ShowThe Early ShowSelfTV Series1999
Down in the DeltaDown in the DeltaDirectorMovie1998
Quincy Jones... The First 50 YearsQuincy Jones... The First 50 YearsSelfMovie1998
The Enchanted Island Madagascar: The Living EdensThe Enchanted Island Madagascar: The Living EdensNarratorMovie1998
The Gregory Hines ShowSelfTV Series1997
HARDtalkHARDtalkSelf / AppearanceTV Series1997
Perfect MomentPerfect MomentSelfMovie1997
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves ChristmasSesame Street: Elmo Saves ChristmasNarrator (voice)Movie1996
Get on the BusGet on the BusSelf (archive footage, uncredited)Movie1996
The Rosie O'Donnell ShowThe Rosie O'Donnell ShowSelfTV Series1996
America's DreamAmerica's DreamStoryMovie1996
MoeshaMoeshaMaya AngelouTV Series1996
Angelou on BurnsAngelou on BurnsSelf / AppearanceMovie1996
How to Make an American QuiltHow to Make an American QuiltAnnaMovie1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildFairy Godmother (voice)TV Series1995
Touched by an AngelTouched by an AngelClarice MitchellTV Series1994
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!Self (archive footage)Movie1994
Malcolm X: Make It PlainMalcolm X: Make It PlainSelfMovie1994
There Are No Children HereThere Are No Children HereLelia MaeMovie1993
Intimate PortraitIntimate PortraitSelf (archive footage)TV Series1993
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical CelebrationSesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical CelebrationSelf - Special GuestMovie1993
Poetic JusticePoetic JusticeAunt JuneMovie1993
The Real Malcolm XThe Real Malcolm XSelf / AppearanceMovie1992
Kindred Spirits: Contemporary African American ArtistsKindred Spirits: Contemporary African American ArtistsAnchorMovie1992
James Baldwin: The Price of the TicketJames Baldwin: The Price of the TicketSelfMovie1989
American ExperienceAmerican ExperienceSelf - AuthorTV Series1988
Aimé Césaire: The Mask of WordsAimé Césaire: The Mask of WordsSelfMovie1987
American MastersAmerican MastersSelfTV Series1986
Sister, SisterSister, SisterWriterMovie1982
Sister, SisterSister, SisterProducerMovie1982
Creativity with Bill Moyers: Portrait of Maya AngelouCreativity with Bill Moyers: Portrait of Maya AngelouSelf / AppearanceMovie1982
I Know Why the Caged Bird SingsI Know Why the Caged Bird SingsNovelMovie1979
I Know Why the Caged Bird SingsI Know Why the Caged Bird SingsWriterMovie1979
The Richard Pryor ShowThe Richard Pryor ShowSelf / AppearanceTV Series1977
The Richard Pryor Special?The Richard Pryor Special?Willie's WifeMovie1977
The Richard Pryor Special?The Richard Pryor Special?Additional WritingMovie1977
RootsRootsNyo BotoTV Series1977
The TapestryThe TapestryDirectorMovie1976
All Day LongAll Day LongDirectorMovie1975
Georgia, GeorgiaGeorgia, GeorgiaMusicMovie1972
Georgia, GeorgiaGeorgia, GeorgiaWriterMovie1972
Great PerformancesGreat PerformancesSelfTV Series1971
Dr. Maya Angelou's Blacks, Blues, Black!Self - HostTV Series1969
Dr. Maya Angelou's Blacks, Blues, Black!WriterTV Series1969
Integration Report 1Integration Report 1MusicMovie1960
Porgy and BessPorgy and BessDancerMovie1959
Calypso Heat WaveCalypso Heat WaveSelf / AppearanceMovie1957
Hallmark Hall of FameHallmark Hall of FameConjure womanTV Series1951
Assignment AmericaSelf / AppearanceTV Series—