Maya Angelou
Known For: Acting
Gender: Female
Date of Birth: April 4, 1928
Day of Death: May 28, 2014 (86 years old)
Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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.
