Portrait of Maya Angelou

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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Poster of Daedalus
Daedalus
Maya Angelou would have been no older than
86 in Daedalus
as 'Sampled Interview (voice) (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jul 17 2024
Poster of Maya Angelou at the BBC
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
Poster of Why Is We Americans?
Why Is We Americans?
Maya Angelou would have been no older than
86 in Why Is We Americans?
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 14 2022
Poster of A Song for Cesar: Beware a Movement That Sings
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
Poster of Minha Bateria Está Fraca e Está Ficando Tarde
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
Poster of Becky and the Birds
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
Poster of Words Are Things
Words Are Things
Maya Angelou would have been no older than
86 in Words Are Things
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Jun 20 2018
Poster of Mr. SOUL!
Mr. SOUL!
Maya Angelou would have been no older than
86 in Mr. SOUL!
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Apr 27 2018
Poster of Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
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
Poster of I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of Song
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
Poster of The Power of the Heart
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
Poster of Paul Simon: Under African Skies
Paul Simon: Under African Skies
Maya Angelou was
84 in Paul Simon: Under African Skies
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 11 2012
Poster of On the Shoulders of Giants
On the Shoulders of Giants
Maya Angelou was
82 in On the Shoulders of Giants
Fri, Feb 11 2011
Poster of One Night in Vegas
One Night in Vegas
Maya Angelou was
82 in One Night in Vegas
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 07 2010
Poster of Good Hair
Good Hair
Maya Angelou was
81 in Good Hair
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 09 2009
Poster of The Black Candle
The Black Candle
Maya Angelou was
80 in The Black Candle
as 'Self - Narrator'.
Sun, Jan 04 2009
Poster of Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed
Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed
Maya Angelou was
79 in Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed
as 'Self'.
Sat, Feb 23 2008
Poster of Madea's Family Reunion
Madea's Family Reunion
Maya Angelou was
77 in Madea's Family Reunion
as 'May'.
Fri, Feb 24 2006
Poster of Sisters in Cinema
Sisters in Cinema
Maya Angelou was
75 in Sisters in Cinema
as 'Self'.
Thu, May 01 2003
Poster of The Unfinished Journey
The Unfinished Journey
Maya Angelou was
71 in The Unfinished Journey
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 31 1999
Poster of Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years
Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years
Maya Angelou was
70 in Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 11 1998
Poster of The Enchanted Island Madagascar: The Living Edens
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
Poster of Perfect Moment
Perfect Moment
Maya Angelou was
68 in Perfect Moment
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 21 1997
Poster of Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Maya Angelou was
68 in Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, Dec 24 1996
Poster of Angelou on Burns
Angelou on Burns
Maya Angelou was
67 in Angelou on Burns
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of How to Make an American Quilt
How to Make an American Quilt
Maya Angelou was
67 in How to Make an American Quilt
as 'Anna'.
Fri, Oct 06 1995
Poster of Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
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
Poster of Malcolm X: Make It Plain
Malcolm X: Make It Plain
Maya Angelou was
65 in Malcolm X: Make It Plain
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 26 1994
Poster of There Are No Children Here
There Are No Children Here
Maya Angelou was
65 in There Are No Children Here
as 'Lelia Mae'.
Sun, Nov 28 1993
Poster of Poetic Justice
Poetic Justice
Maya Angelou was
65 in Poetic Justice
as 'Aunt June'.
Fri, Jul 23 1993
Poster of Kindred Spirits: Contemporary African American Artists
Kindred Spirits: Contemporary African American Artists
Maya Angelou was
63 in Kindred Spirits: Contemporary African American Artists
as 'Anchor'.
Mon, Feb 03 1992
Poster of James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
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
Poster of Aimé Césaire: The Mask of Words
Aimé Césaire: The Mask of Words
Maya Angelou was
58 in Aimé Césaire: The Mask of Words
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of The Richard Pryor Special?
The Richard Pryor Special?
Maya Angelou was
49 in The Richard Pryor Special?
as 'Willie's Wife'.
Thu, May 05 1977
Poster of Porgy and Bess
Porgy and Bess
Maya Angelou was
31 in Porgy and Bess
as 'Dancer'.
Wed, Jun 24 1959
Poster of Calypso Heat Wave
Calypso Heat Wave
Maya Angelou was
29 in Calypso Heat Wave
Sun, Sep 22 1957

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Nineties
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
Poster of Iconoclasts
Iconoclasts
Maya Angelou was
77+ in Iconoclasts
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 17 2005
Poster of America Beyond the Color Line
America Beyond the Color Line
Maya Angelou was
75+ in America Beyond the Color Line
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 03 2004
Poster of The Early Show
The Early Show
Maya Angelou was
71+ in The Early Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 01 1999
Poster of The Gregory Hines Show
The Gregory Hines Show
Maya Angelou was
69+ in The Gregory Hines Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1997
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Maya Angelou was
68+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of Moesha
Moesha
Maya Angelou was
67+ in Moesha
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 23 1996
Poster of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
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
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Maya Angelou was
66+ in Touched by an Angel
as 'Clarice Mitchell'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Maya Angelou was
65+ in Intimate Portrait
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of American Masters
American Masters
Maya Angelou was
58+ in American Masters
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 23 1986
Poster of The Richard Pryor Show
The Richard Pryor Show
Maya Angelou was
49+ in The Richard Pryor Show
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1977
Poster of Roots
Roots
Maya Angelou was
48+ in Roots
as 'Nyo Boto'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1977
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Maya Angelou was
42+ in Great Performances
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Maya Angelou was
23+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Conjure woman'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951