1993Nominee
Best Performance
Poetic Justice
Maya Angelou
Actor · Director · Producer · Writer
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
April 4, 1928
Biography
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.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1995Nominee
Best Performance
How to Make an American Quilt
2006Nominee
Best Performance
Madea's Family Reunion
Career Highlights
2025Highlight
Best Performance
Orwell: 2+2=5
1993Highlight
Best Performance
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
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Poetic Justice
How to Make an American Quilt
Orwell: 2+2=5