Maya Angelou
Born on 4 Apr 1928Place of birth: St. Louis, Missouri, USADied on 28 May 2014
Known for: Acting
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.