Maya Angelou

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.

Known For

Career Timeline

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  1. 2025
    Orwell: 2+2=5

    Self (archive footage) • Acting

  2. 2024
    Daedalus

    Sampled Interview (voice) (uncredited) • Acting

  3. 2024
    Maya Angelou at the BBC

    Self (archive footage) • Acting

  4. 2022
    Why Is We Americans?

    Self • Acting

  5. 2021
  6. 2020
  7. 2018
    Mr. SOUL!

    Self (archive footage) • Acting

  8. 2018
    Becky and the Birds

    Self (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited) • Acting

Maya Angelou - Aperture