Acting
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.
Acting (23)
Orwell: 2+2=52025 · Self (archive footage)
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes2023 · Self
Why Is We Americans?
Why Is We Americans?2020 · Self
I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of Song
I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of Song2015 · Self
The Power of the Heart
The Power of the Heart2014 · Self
Under African Skies
Under African Skies2012 · Self
On the Shoulders of Giants: The Story of the Greatest Team You Never Heard Of
On the Shoulders of Giants: The Story of the Greatest Team You Never Heard Of2010 · Self
Good Hair2009 · Self
As Seen Through These Eyes
As Seen Through These Eyes2008 · Narrator
The Black Candle
The Black Candle2008 · Narrator
Madea's Family Reunion2006 · May
The Ballad of Greenwich Village
The Ballad of Greenwich Village2005 · Self
Sisters in Cinema
Sisters in Cinema2003 · Self
Peace Pilgrim: An American Sage Who Walked Her Talk
Peace Pilgrim: An American Sage Who Walked Her Talk2002 · Self
Yari Yari: Black Women Writers and the Future
Yari Yari: Black Women Writers and the Future1999 · Self
An Evening with Ashford and Simpson feat. Maya Angelou
An Evening with Ashford and Simpson feat. Maya Angelou1998 · Actress
Perfect Moment
Perfect Moment1997 · Self
Get on the Bus1996 · Self (archive footage, uncredited)
How to Make an American Quilt1995 · Anna
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!1994 · Self (archive footage)
Poetic Justice1993 · Aunt June
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration1993 · Self - Special Guest
Hungry i reunion
Hungry i reunion1981 · Self