Maya Angelou
Birth date
April 4, 1928
Death date
May 28, 2014
Place of birth
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Profession
Acting
Age
86 years
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.
