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Maya Angelou

Bio: 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

Born: Wed, Apr 04 1928

Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Death: Wed, May 28 2014

Maya Angelou is 86 years old

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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Daedalus

Maya Angelou would have been no older than

86 in Daedalus

as 'Sampled Interview (voice) (uncredited)'.

Wed, Jul 17 2024

Maya Angelou at the BBC

Maya Angelou would have been no older than

86 in Maya Angelou at the BBC

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sun, May 26 2024

Why Is We Americans?

Maya Angelou would have been no older than

86 in Why Is We Americans?

as 'Self'.

Fri, Jan 14 2022

A Song for Cesar: Beware a Movement That Sings

Maya Angelou would have been no older than

86 in A Song for Cesar: Beware a Movement That Sings

as 'Self'.

Thu, Oct 14 2021

Minha Bateria Está Fraca e Está Ficando Tarde

Maya Angelou would have been no older than

86 in Minha Bateria Está Fraca e Está Ficando Tarde

as 'Self'.

Thu, Dec 03 2020

Becky and the Birds

Maya Angelou would have been no older than

86 in Becky and the Birds

as 'Self (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Thu, Jul 05 2018

Words Are Things

Maya Angelou would have been no older than

86 in Words Are Things

as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Wed, Jun 20 2018

Mr. SOUL!

Maya Angelou would have been no older than

86 in Mr. SOUL!

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Apr 27 2018

Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise

Maya Angelou would have been no older than

86 in Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Oct 14 2016

I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of Song

Maya Angelou would have been no older than

86 in I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of Song

as 'Self'.

Thu, Nov 26 2015

The Power of the Heart

Maya Angelou would have been no older than

86 in The Power of the Heart

as 'Self'.

Tue, Oct 07 2014

Paul Simon: Under African Skies

Maya Angelou was

84 in Paul Simon: Under African Skies

as 'Self'.

Fri, May 11 2012

On the Shoulders of Giants

Maya Angelou was

82 in On the Shoulders of Giants

Fri, Feb 11 2011

One Night in Vegas

Maya Angelou was

82 in One Night in Vegas

as 'Self'.

Tue, Sep 07 2010

Good Hair

Maya Angelou was

81 in Good Hair

as 'Self'.

Fri, Oct 09 2009

The Black Candle

Maya Angelou was

80 in The Black Candle

as 'Self - Narrator'.

Sun, Jan 04 2009

Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed

Maya Angelou was

79 in Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed

as 'Herself'.

Sat, Feb 23 2008

Madea's Family Reunion

Maya Angelou was

77 in Madea's Family Reunion

as 'May'.

Fri, Feb 24 2006

Sisters in Cinema

Maya Angelou was

75 in Sisters in Cinema

as 'Self'.

Thu, May 01 2003

The Unfinished Journey

Maya Angelou was

71 in The Unfinished Journey

as 'Self'.

Fri, Dec 31 1999

Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years

Maya Angelou was

70 in Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years

as 'Self'.

Sat, Apr 11 1998

The Enchanted Island Madagascar: The Living Edens

Maya Angelou was

69 in The Enchanted Island Madagascar: The Living Edens

as 'Narrator'.

Thu, Jan 01 1998

Perfect Moment

Maya Angelou was

68 in Perfect Moment

as 'Self'.

Fri, Mar 21 1997

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

Maya Angelou was

68 in Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Tue, Dec 24 1996

Angelou on Burns

Maya Angelou was

67 in Angelou on Burns

Mon, Jan 01 1996

How to Make an American Quilt

Maya Angelou was

67 in How to Make an American Quilt

as 'Anna'.

Fri, Oct 06 1995

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

Maya Angelou was

66 in Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Wed, May 18 1994

Malcolm X: Make It Plain

Maya Angelou was

65 in Malcolm X: Make It Plain

as 'Self'.

Wed, Jan 26 1994

There Are No Children Here

Maya Angelou was

65 in There Are No Children Here

as 'Lelia Mae'.

Sun, Nov 28 1993

Poetic Justice

Maya Angelou was

65 in Poetic Justice

as 'Aunt June'.

Fri, Jul 23 1993

Kindred Spirits: Contemporary African American Artists

Maya Angelou was

63 in Kindred Spirits: Contemporary African American Artists

as 'Anchor'.

Mon, Feb 03 1992

James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

Maya Angelou was

61 in James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

as 'Self'.

Mon, Aug 14 1989

Aimé Césaire: The Mask of Words

Maya Angelou was

58 in Aimé Césaire: The Mask of Words

as 'Self'.

Thu, Jan 01 1987

The Richard Pryor Special?

Maya Angelou was

49 in The Richard Pryor Special?

as 'Willie's Wife'.

Thu, May 05 1977

Porgy and Bess

Maya Angelou was

31 in Porgy and Bess

as 'Dancer'.

Wed, Jun 24 1959

Calypso Heat Wave

Maya Angelou was

29 in Calypso Heat Wave

Sun, Sep 22 1957

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

The Nineties

Maya Angelou would have been no older than

86 in The Nineties

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jul 09 2017

Iconoclasts

Maya Angelou was

77+ in Iconoclasts

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Nov 17 2005

America Beyond the Color Line

Maya Angelou was

75+ in America Beyond the Color Line

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Feb 03 2004

The Early Show

Maya Angelou was

71+ in The Early Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Nov 01 1999

The Gregory Hines Show

Maya Angelou was

69+ in The Gregory Hines Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1997

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

Maya Angelou was

68+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996

Moesha

Maya Angelou was

67+ in Moesha

First Air Date
Tue, Jan 23 1996

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

Maya Angelou was

66+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

as 'Fairy Godmother (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995

Touched by an Angel

Maya Angelou was

66+ in Touched by an Angel

as 'Clarice Mitchell'.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994

Intimate Portrait

Maya Angelou was

65+ in Intimate Portrait

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993

American Masters

Maya Angelou was

58+ in American Masters

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jun 23 1986

The Richard Pryor Show

Maya Angelou was

49+ in The Richard Pryor Show

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1977

Roots

Maya Angelou was

48+ in Roots

as 'Nyo Boto'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1977

Great Performances

Maya Angelou was

42+ in Great Performances

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971

Hallmark Hall of Fame

Maya Angelou was

23+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame

as 'Conjure woman'.

First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951