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Maya Angelou
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.
Top Filmography

6.8
Poetic Justice
1993 // MOVIE

7.4
Roots
1977 // TV

6.4
Madea's Family Reunion
2006 // MOVIE

6.4
How to Make an American Quilt
1995 // MOVIE

7.2
Touched by an Angel
1994 // TV

6.6
Good Hair
2009 // MOVIE

6.4
Get on the Bus
1996 // MOVIE

6.6
American Experience
1988 // TV

7.0
Moesha
1996 // TV

7.2
Orwell: 2+2=5
2025 // MOVIE

6.1
Porgy and Bess
1959 // MOVIE

7.2
American Masters
1986 // TV

6.9
The Nineties
2017 // TV

5.8
Great Performances
1971 // TV

3.9
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996 // TV