[100] In a negative review of the film, Mark Kermode lamented Bassett "appears from behind closed doors like a celebrity guest on Stars in Their Eyes."[101]. [20] Bassett won the lead role after beating out Halle Berry and Robin Givens, but she had only one month to prepare before filming began. [66][67], In 2010, Bassett lent her voice to portray First Lady Michelle Obama[68] on an episode of The Simpsons titled "Stealing First Base". Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Betty Bassett (37643963)? "With it, I'm able to just honor the woman that my mother was and also to use this incredible platform that I have to get the word out," she said. born 1958, age 60 with Daniel Bassett. This section is to introduce Betty Bassett with highlights of her life and how she is remembered. In Vampire in Brooklyn, she played Rita Veder, a tortured cop with a dark secret. [126], Bassett married actor Courtney B. Vance in 1997. "[106], In March 2017, Bassett appeared in "Ache", an episode of the television series Underground. (Impressionista Films/Jay Reilly) CHICAGO - Betty Jane Bassett was among millions of Americans suffering from Type 2 diabetes. [129][130], She is represented by the Executive Speakers Bureau of Memphis, Tennessee. Learn more about managing a memorial . Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Bassett had previously worked with her on Betty and Coretta and was reported to attend the Riverside Church memorial for Dee on September 20, 2014. She called it her first time doing "this kind of movie" but expressed interest in seeing what her scenes looked like. But not iron-fist kind of strong, just self-assured. Married December 24th 1949 in Perry, Wyomong County, New York. [80] Director Salim Akil said Bassett's presence quietly makes a big difference.[72]. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Weve updated the security on the site. [10], At Boca Ciega High School, Bassett was a cheerleader and a member of the Upward Bound college prep program, the debate team, student government, drama club and choir. Daniel's parents were Daniel Bassett Sr and Brownie Bassett. Select the pencil to add details. Bassett says she and the other participants did not see themselves as underprivileged. Bassett was surprised to learn after researching that Coretta initially refused Martin Luther King Jr.'s "advances" and called Mrs. King a "modern day iconic heroine." Dannette Bassett. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. "We've come up with a program that is close to my heart, which blends education and entertainment -- artistic expression," she said. Jane Moore gave an insight into her time as Sharon Osbourne's ghost writer, admitting that they 'argued' over the manuscript as she spoke on Loose Women.. So it becomes a bigger thing than me just becoming a movie star, and me just being on TV. Angela Bassett. [59] Bassett joined the regular cast of ER for the show's final season (20082009). This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. What's Love Got To Do With It (1993) Subject: Tina Turner", "Using a Big Budget To Ask Big Questions", "Which Route Upward, On a Wing or a Prayer? To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Todd McCarthy of Variety wrote that in Boesman and Lena Bassett "abandons her recently cultivated glamorous image to dig to the core of Lena's fierce, probing, contentious, compassionate character. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). "[88] The film received mixed reviews, including negative reactions from Ilyasah Shabazz and Bernice King, the daughters of Betty Shabazz and Coretta Scott King. Share highlights of Betty's life. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about Betty Bassett on MyHeritage, the world's family history network. [19] Bassett had idolized the group growing up and said the Jackson family were positive influences on the African-American community for their successes.[19]. Add to your scrapbook. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. [3][4][5] Bassett's middle name was given to her in honor of her aunt Evelyn. HAS A DEATH OCCURRED? Bassett and her sister D'nette grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida with their mother. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? [131], In early 2007, Bassett donated $2,300 to the presidential primary campaign of Barack Obama. Betty Jane Bassett Age. "[30], In 1999, Bassett starred in Music of the Heart, once again collaborating with horror icon Wes Craven. Her mother, Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett, passed away on June 22, 2014. One negative review, for example, judged that Malcolm X failed to "capture" the rage of Malcolm X's autobiography. [109] Lena Waithe wanted Bassett after being impressed by her previous work though was convinced she would turn down the role and said Bassett's inclusion influenced the series drastically with "another layer" of tension. I get the chance to remember the Share yesterday to connect today & preserve tomorrow, Copyright 1999-2023 AncientFaces, Inc. All Rights Reserved, ADVERTISEMENT To learn more about this movement's mission, and Angela Bassett herself, I . We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Bassett, who recently starred in an episode of Aziz Ansari's "Master of None," is using the heartbreaking loss of her mother, Betty Jane Bassett, to spread awareness about the link between type 2 . Angela Evelyn Bassett was born on August 16, 1958 in New York City, to Betty Jane (Gilbert), a social worker, and Daniel Benjamin Bassett, a preacher's son. When asked if the film was much easier to act in than the more intense roles she had in the past, Bassett responded, "This was much easier. Try again later. Did Betty finish grade school, get a GED, go to high school, get a college degree or masters? Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. The prolific actress's mom, Betty Jane Bassett, had type 2 diabetes and tragically died of heart disease. The average age of https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37643963/betty-jane-bassett. "Of course, there'll be some changes we know -- we know we won't have our heart and soul right there at the center in Chadwick, but in spirit I know that he will be with us from day one through through infinity.". [48][49], In the 2006 film Akeelah and the Bee, Bassett portrayed Tanya Anderson, the mother of the film's lead, Akeelah, played by Keke Palmer. [22][23] Marc Bernardin of Entertainment Weekly wrote that Bassett "gave the performance of a lifetime" portraying Turner in the biopic. She was the only member of Bassett's family to have gone to both college and graduate school. There was an error deleting this problem. Angela Bassett wishes her mother could see her career success almost 10 years on from her death. The year she began attending was 1970, one year before the first year that busing was implemented to integrate public schools in St. Petersburg. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. American actress Angela Evelyn Bassett was born on August 16, 1958. She was also nominated for an Academy Award in the same category, which made her the first person in a Marvel Studios movie to be nominated for an Academy Award in any acting category. "I make sure that I see my doctor regularly for my yearly checkups, and if there's anything that I'm concerned about, I will text him or call him or go in," Bassett said. Unlock the mysteries of your family history and explore the rich tapestry of your past with AncientFaces. Trusted by millions of genealogists since 2003 I'm nice too. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. "[6], At the age of four, Bassett was picked up by her mother after her parents divorced, and then relocated with her sister to St. Petersburg, Florida. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Born. "[18], As it happened, Bassett's other high-profile portrayal of 1992--Katherine Jackson in The Jacksons: An American Dream--premiered on ABC in the same week as the theatrical release of Malcolm X. Bassett's agents had tried to discourage her from playing the role, given the negative publicity surrounding Michael Jackson after he was accused of child molestation. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 0 cemeteries found in Bassett, Henry County, Virginia, USA. She felt it did a "wonderful job of bringing" The Notorious B.I.G. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. In June 2016, the Human Rights Campaign released a video in tribute to the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting; in the video, Bassett and others told the stories of the people killed there. Thanks for your help! She made her film debut as a news reporter in F/X (1986), for which she was required to join the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida United States. The following year, in 2002, Bassett acted in Sunshine State and The Rosa Parks Story. She annually attends events for children with diabetes and those in foster homes. "[38] She has turned down roles which she viewed as demeaning to her image. She joked to reporter Jennifer H. Cunningham, "Yes, I can sing you didn't ask how well!" Actress who earned an Academy Award nomination for her role as Tina Turner in the 1993 biopic What's Love Got to Do with It. In 2018, Bassett began producing and starring as an LAPD patrol sergeant in the Fox drama series 9-1-1. In the 1930s, about 100,000 former slaves were still living during the Great Depression, of which 2,300 were interviewed part of the Federal Writers' Project. Bassett's middle name was given to her in honor of her aunt Evelyn. born 1958, age 60 American Actress. The critically acclaimed play by Katori Hall originally debuted in London's West End in 2009 and went on to win the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. The transcripts of the Slave Narratives collection of the Library of Congress is a record of slavery, bondage and misery. Her parents split up soon . He was not in his daughters' lives, and their mother raised them. They first met at Yale School of Drama, then became a couple over a decade later after their paths crossed again in Los Angeles. GREAT NEWS! We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Cremation Society of Minnesota, Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree. Year should not be greater than current year. A system error has occurred. Geni requires JavaScript! She had children Angela Evelyn Bassett and Dannette Belinda Bassett. Year should not be greater than current year. Share memories and family stories, photos, or ask questions. Learn more about merges. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Betty Bassett (37643963)? Bassett portrayed Coretta Scott King in the television film Betty and Coretta, which aired on February 2, 2013, continuing her trend of portraying real women. [103] Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Bassett also became an ambassador for the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Associations "Know Diabetes by Heart" initiative in 2019. There was a problem getting your location. The Wilson plays featuring Bassett were Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (1984) and Joe Turner's Come and Gone (1986). Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Friends with Nancy Wilson, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Loni Love. In 1986, by the time she was 51 years old, on September 8th, the Oprah Winfrey Show went into national syndication. "I think I have been incredibly blessed and it is probably just all downhill from here. Basically, the four of us are sitting there talking about men and having some fun. She and her costars Robert Townsend and Victoria Rowell were seen by Robert Gillard of LA Sentinel as doing wonderful jobs of "capturing the emotions of a family stricken by grief. Trivia. Her mother was a social worker, while her father was a civil servant in NYC. Her character was in a relationship with Robert De Niro's. [82] Tambay A. Obenson of IndieWire attributed Bassett's lack of appearances in promotional material to her having a small role and her demographic not being targeted by the film. All Rights Reserved. My people were slaves in America, and even though we're free on paper and in law, I'm not going to allow you to enslave me on film, in celluloid, for all to see. 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