Name: Maya Angelou
Birthday: 04 April 1928
Deathday: 28 May 2014
Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Known For: Acting
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.