What is Maya Angelou's full name?
Marguerite Ann Johnson
Maya Angelou date of birth:
April 4, 1928
How old was Maya Angelou when died?
86
Where was Maya Angelou born?
Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
When did Maya Angelou die?
May 28, 2014
Where did Maya Angelou die?
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
How tall is Maya Angelou?
6' (183 cm)
Maya Angelou body shape:
Large
What color are Maya Angelou's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Maya Angelou's hair?
Salt and Pepper
Is Maya Angelou gay or straight?
Bisexual
What religion is Maya Angelou?
Christian
What is Maya Angelou's ethnicity?
Black
What is Maya Angelou nationality?
American
Where did Maya Angelou go to school?
George Washington High School, CA , California Labor School, CA
What is Maya Angelou's occupation?
Poet, civil rights activist, dancer, singer, actress
Maya Angelou claim to fame:
Book - I Know Why the Caged Birds Sing
What genre is Maya Angelou's work?
Autobiography
What instruments does Maya Angelou play?
Vocals
Short Biography
Maya Angelou (i/ˈmaɪ.ə ˈændʒəloʊ/; born Marguerite Annie Johnson; April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014) was an American author, poet, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, and several books of poetry, and was 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. Angelou is best known for her series of seven autobiographies, which focus on her childhood and early adult experiences. The first, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969), tells of her life up to the age of 17 and brought her international recognition and acclaim.