Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou (April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014) 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
Great Performances
1971
American Experience
1988
Intimate Portrait
1993
Touched by an Angel
1994
American Masters
1986
Moesha
1996
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
HARDtalk
1997
Roots
1977
The Early Show
1999
The Nineties
2017
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996
Poetic Justice
1993
The Richard Pryor Show
1977
Iconoclasts
2005
Madea's Family Reunion
2006
How to Make an American Quilt
1995
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
1993
Orwell: 2+2=5
2025
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
1994
Get on the Bus
1996
Good Hair
2009
America Beyond the Color Line
2004