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Maya Angelou
Performer
Maya Angelou
Performer
Also Known As:
Marguerite Annie Johnson
Born:
Apr 04, 1928 in St. Louis, MO
Death:
May 28, 2014 in Winston-Salem, NC
mayaangelou.com
Roles (1)
Look Away
Opened January 07, 1973
as Elizabeth Keckley (Original)
Awards
Tony Award
1973
Best Featured Actress in a Play
Look Away
Nominee