Maya Angelou
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.
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.
Known For
Cast Credits
Becky and the Birds
as Self (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited)
Words Are Things
as Narrator (voice)
Madea's Family Reunion
as May
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
as Self (archive footage)
The Runaway
as Conjure Woman
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
as Narrator (voice)
Get on the Bus
as Self (archive footage, uncredited)
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
as Self (archive footage)
There Are No Children Here
as Lelia Mae
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
as Self - Special Guest
Poetic Justice
as Aunt June
The Richard Pryor Special?
as Willie's Wife
Porgy and Bess
as Dancer
Crew Credits
Down in the Delta
Director
America's Dream
Story
Sister, Sister
Producer
The Richard Pryor Special?
Additional Writing
The Tapestry
Director
All Day Long
Director
Georgia, Georgia
Music