Maya Angelou
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Maya Angelou earns screen credits as an American actress, though few details of her career have been documented. Look for her in 'Poetic Justice', where she plays Aunt June. There is 'Madea's Family Reunion' as well. Nothing earlier than 1957 is documented. The filmography, complete or not, comes to 8 credits.
Maya Angelou
3 Movies
5 Series
Maya Angelou earns screen credits as an American actress, though few details of her career have been documented. Look for her in 'Poetic Justice', where she plays Aunt June. There is 'Madea's Family Reunion' as well. Nothing earlier than 1957 is documented. The filmography, complete or not, comes to 8 credits.
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I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of Song
Full Filmography
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Conjure woman · 1 episode
2000
TV
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Fairy Godmother (voice) · 1 episode
1999–2000
TV
Moesha
Maya Angelou · 1 episode
1999
TV
Touched by an Angel
Clarice Mitchell · 1 episode
1995
TV
How to Make an American Quilt
Anna
1995
Film
Poetic Justice
Aunt June
1993
Film
Roots
Nyo Boto · 1 episode
1977
TV
Porgy and Bess
Dancer
1959
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maya Angelou still alive?
Maya Angelou passed away on May 28, 2014 at age 86.
What are the most famous roles of Maya Angelou?
Maya Angelou is best known for roles in Poetic Justice, Madea's Family Reunion, How to Make an American Quilt.
How many movies has Maya Angelou been in?
Over a 57-year career (since 1957), Maya Angelou has appeared in 3 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Maya Angelou's first movie?
The career of Maya Angelou began with Calypso Heat Wave (1957).
What is Maya Angelou's most recent movie or series?
Maya Angelou's most recent release is I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of Song, which premiered on November 26, 2015.
What TV shows has Maya Angelou appeared in?
On television, Maya Angelou has appeared in Roots, Touched by an Angel, American Experience, Moesha.
Maya Angelou
1928-04-04 · 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.