Date of Birth:

Apr 04, 1928 (98 years)

Place of Birth:

St. Louis, Missouri, USA

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.