Maya Angelou

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Personal info

Known for: Acting
Born: 4/4/1928
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Died: 5/28/2014 (aged 86)
Gender: Female

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.

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