Maya Angelou
Actress · Writer · Since 1977
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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
Actress · Writer · Since 1977
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 8
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Conjure woman
2000Season 50
Moesha
Maya Angelou
1999Season 5
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Fairy Godmother (voice)
1999Season 3
How to Make an American Quilt
Anna
1995
Touched by an Angel
Clarice Mitchell
1995Season 2
Poetic Justice
Aunt June
1993
Roots
Nyo Boto
1977Season 1
Porgy and Bess
Dancer
1959
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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, Moesha, American Experience.
Maya Angelou
1928-04-04 · St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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.