Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouse
Paul du Feu (1974-1983)
Education
California Labor School, George Washington High School
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Yucatec Maya (mayab)
Popularity
Tier B -- 92,898 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 56 years (1959-2015)
Robert Downey Jr. →
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 30
Year context
Born in 1928 -- Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin; Calvin Coolidge was US president
Year 1928 →
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Dragon
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Giving
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (9)
AWARDS (22)
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Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame
2017
WON
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Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community
2013
WON
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Marian Anderson Award
2008
WON
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NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work, Nonfiction
2005
WON
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.
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Maya Angelou was born on and passed away on at the age of 86.
Where was Maya Angelou born?
Maya Angelou was born in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
What movies or shows has Maya Angelou been in?
Maya Angelou has 9 credits in our database. Notable titles include I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of Song (2015), Good Hair (2009), The Black Candle (2009), Down in the Delta (1998), How to Make an American Quilt (1995).
What is Maya Angelou known for?
Maya Angelou is primarily known as an actor. 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…
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