It was announced in May 2014 that Bassett would make her directorial debut with Whitney, a TV film based on the life of Whitney Houston, who Bassett had worked with previously. [4] Ten months after Bassett was born, her mother became pregnant and had a second child, Bassett's sister D'nette. [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". You have chosen this person to be their own family member. [108] [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]. [107] Executive producer and director Anthony Hemingway said her character "was written with Angela in mind" and that the entire cast came to see Bassett the day she filmed her performance. Link to family and friends whose lives she impacted. 102 birth, 46 death, 35 marriage, 2 divorce, View Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. [34][35] Her other two films released in 2000 were Whispers: An Elephant's Tale and Boesman and Lena. ", Outside of her advocacy efforts, Bassett is also getting ready to film the highly anticipated "Black Panther" sequel, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. 1. Angela Evelyn Bassett was born on 16th August 1958 in the United States to Betty Jane (ne Gilbert) and Daniel Benjamin Bassett. As a single mother, Betty stressed the importance of education for her children. Betty Jane Bassett (born Gilbert) in FamilySearch Family Tree view all Immediate Family Daniel Benjamin Bassett, Jr. ex-husband Angela Bassett daughter Private child Emma Jean Gilbert mother Leroy Gilbert father Private sibling Private sibling Private sibling About Betty Jane Bassett notes From "FRIENDS: A Love Story" page 11-13: Learn more about managing a memorial. Senator and a Congressman, both from the state of Massachusetts, as well as a Naval lieutenant in World War II. Bassett was reported to have a role in the film in June 2012, the month before filming began. You can always change this later in your Account settings. 46 death records. Angela Bassett. Her other notable film roles were in Boyz n the Hood (1991), Waiting to Exhale (1995), Vampire in Brooklyn (1995), How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998), Music of the Heart (1999), Olympus Has Fallen (2013) and London Has Fallen (2016). Sorry! They first met at Yale School of Drama, then became a couple over a decade later after their paths crossed again in Los Angeles. Trusted by millions of genealogists since 2003 One negative review, for example, judged that Malcolm X failed to "capture" the rage of Malcolm X's autobiography. What is Betty's ethnicity and where did her parents, grandparents & great-grandparents come from? In March 2016, Bassett appeared in London Has Fallen, reprising her role as Lynne Jacobs. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. He had previously been a U.S. David married Betty Jane Bassett, a social worker, on June 24, 1959, in Forsyth, North Carolina, US, but divorced her when their daughters were young. But I have always maintained that [the roles] I cannot do because of the way I'm made up, or because of the way I think, I don't begrudge that there is someone else who has no issues with that. Died. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. "[21] Upon its release, What's Love Got to Do with It received strong reviews that touted her performance as masterful. Angela Evelyn Bassett (born August 16, 1958) is an American actress. Share memories and family stories, photos, or ask questions. Preceded in death by husband, Ross. [50] Bassett appeared in the television film Time Bomb the same year. Try again later. In 2006, she had the opportunity to work on the Wilson canon again, starring in Fences alongside longtime collaborator Laurence Fishburne at the Pasadena Playhouse in California. Written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II (the first of their string of successful collaborations), audiences loved it. Try again. The award-winning actress, 62, lost her mother, Betty Jane, in June 2014 to heart failure. Daughter of Leroy Gilbert and Emma Jean Gilbert This account has been disabled. [60][61] She portrayed Dr. Catherine Banfield, an exacting Chief of the ER who was also working to recover from the death of a son and to bring another child into her family. According to Bassett, the two bonded and that Palmer was as good an actress as any adult she had worked with. [10], Bassett studied at Yale University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies in 1980. "I think I have been incredibly blessed and it is probably just all downhill from here. In The Rosa Parks Story, Bassett was cast as Rosa Parks. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? She also was among millions suffering from heart disease. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Failed to delete memorial. 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. Actress Angela Bassett spoke Sunday at the Scientific Sessions conference about losing her mother to heart disease. Died. The health complications Bassett's mother experienced led the star to make changes in her own life. [73] In 2011, Bassett co-starred with Samuel L. Jackson in the play The Mountaintop a fictionalized depiction of the night before the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (Jackson portrays MLK) while at the Lorraine Motel. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Houston's daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, insulted Bassett on Twitter for not casting her as her mother in the film, to which Bassett admitted in an interview that she had never thought about casting Brown. 22 Jun 2014. I'm nice too. Married December 24th 1949 in Perry, Wyomong County, New York. Betty Bassett Partner(s) Other Children. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Her first Oscar nomination came in the Best Actress category for her portrayal of Tina Turner in the biopic What's Love Got to Do with It (1993); her second nomination, in the Best Supporting Actress category for her role of Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), marked the first time an actor was Oscar-nominated for a role in a Marvel film. The last show aired on May 25, 2011. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/244340508/betty-jane-bassett. Verify and try again. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. This is a carousel with slides. Angela Bassett. The production opened on Broadway on October 13, 2011. [102] Bassett noted it was "the very first sequel I've ever done" and that she had been excited at the prospect of another film after the initial success of Olympus Has Fallen. Bassett raised her daughter, one of the city's most famous exports, in St. Petersburg, and in interviews the actress has recalled her child hood here, spent taking swim lessons at Wildwood Community Center and walking from her home in Jordan Park to Boca Ciega High School, where she graduated in 1976. Welcome to AncientFaces, a com "Thank you for helping me find my family & friends again so many years after I lost them. [133], Bassett attended the second inauguration of Barack Obama on January 21, 2013. Betty Jean Price Bassett. Resend Activation Email. 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.. "[88] The film received mixed reviews, including negative reactions from Ilyasah Shabazz and Bernice King, the daughters of Betty Shabazz and Coretta Scott King. Learn more about merges . Select the next to any field to update. GREAT NEWS! I think I'm a little bit more hyper and concerned about them than even myself sometimes.". [8] After graduating from Jordan Park Elementary School, she began being bussed out of her neighborhood to attend Disston Middle School for seventh grade. The award-winning actress, 62, lost her mother, Betty Jane, in June 2014 to heart failure. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Sorry! Angela Evelyn Bassett (born August 16, 1958) . Bassett said, "The thing is that my character is thinking about how her husband has left her. The Biography piece is collaborative, where we work together to present the facts. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. She was 78. [138], She is Pentecostal Evangelical Christian and a member of the West Angeles Church of God in Christ (Church of God in Christ), located in Los Angeles. "We've come up with a program that is close to my heart, which blends education and entertainment -- artistic expression," she said. Her portrayal of Rosa Parks in the television film The Rosa Parks Story (2002) gained her a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Wikipedia Profile Angela Bassett American actress People. [110] The writers of the series also favored Bassett for the role after seeing her performance in The Jacksons: An American Dream and related her character's evolution in that feature to Catherine. She was married to Daniel Benjamin Bassett Jr. in 1957 in New York City, New York County, New York and they later divorced in 1962 in New York City. [24] Bassett won a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Turner, making her the first African-American to win the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. Search above to list available cemeteries. In 2019, she joined the cast of Gunpowder Milkshake. Failed to report flower. [46], In 2004, she had roles in the films The Lazarus Child and Mr. 3000. Bassett soon looked for acting work in the New York theater. Bassett praised the writers, calling them "amazing". Share what Betty did for a living or if she had a career or profession. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Betty Jane Plummer Bassett (1919-2022) - Find a Grave Memorial Advertisement Photo added by Chris Betty Jane Plummer Bassett Are you a close relative of Betty? She also was among millions suffering from heart disease. Many know Angela Bassett for playing strong female characters on screen and being an inspiration to many women, young and old. One of her first New York performances came in 1985 when she appeared in J. E. Franklin's Black Girl at Second Stage Theatre. Co-creator Ryan Murphy praised Bassett in an interview with E! Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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. Bassett appeared as Secret Service director Lynne Jacobs in the action thriller Olympus Has Fallen, released on March 22, 2013. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Age 93 of Lakeville passed away December 7, 2015. Betty was a social worker, while Daniel was the son of a preacher. This was a walk in the park. Try again later. Learn more about managing a memorial . [126], Bassett married actor Courtney B. Vance in 1997. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Bassett had her breakthrough portraying singer Tina Turner in the biopic What's Love Got to Do with It (1993), which won her a Golden Globe Award and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. [64] Bassett said she jumped at the chance to be part of the film after reading the script. "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. [89][90] In an interview with The Huffington Post, Bassett noted that there had "never been a female head of the Secret Service, much less a woman of color". Facebook gives people the. The transcripts of the Slave Narratives collection of the Library of Congress is a record of slavery, bondage and misery. Learn more about managing a memorial . Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Dannette Bassett. He beat incumbent George H.W. Please try again later. She has also played Queen Ramonda in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Black Panther (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). [12] She then studied acting at the Yale School of Drama and obtained a Master of Fine Arts in 1983, despite opposition from her paternal aunt who warned her to not "waste" her "Yale education on theater." She is an active Ambassador of UNICEF for the United States and a member of the West Angeles Church of God in Christ. We have set your language to For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Basset also voiced the character Six in the first-person shooter game, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. The actress said her mother's health complications arose later in life. It was pretty easy compared to some of the roles I've done that call for so much emotion or physicality." Did Betty finish grade school, get a GED, go to high school, get a college degree or masters? daughter of Ernest Talmadge Frith & Gladys Cassady, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Try again later. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. During Bassett's long career in show business, she has experienced nearly every emotion, whether it was through exhilarating storytelling on screen or real life family tragedies. The broadcaster, 60, who lived with the . Gilbert family member is 71. Who is Betty Bassett to you? Played Cuba Gooding Jr. 's mother in Boyz n the Hood (1991). Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. His Other Children. "[15] In an interview with the Orlando Sentinel, Bassett described going to one of Turner's concerts and crying profusely, and stated that, upon realizing that she knew some of Turner's dance moves, she was "almost a river of tears. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. What schools or universities did Betty attend? Photos, memories, family stories & discoveries are unique to you, and only you can control. [119] [69] Bassett was also cast in the superhero film Green Lantern, released in 2011, as notable DC Comics character Amanda Waller. [26] Stephen Holden of The New York Times opined that Bassett was "largely wasted as a Presidential assistant. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. [22][23] Marc Bernardin of Entertainment Weekly wrote that Bassett "gave the performance of a lifetime" portraying Turner in the biopic. [96] Bassett's performance earned her a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie. The prolific actress's mom, Betty Jane Bassett, had type 2 diabetes and tragically died of heart disease. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. When you share, or just show that you care, the heart Are you a close relative of Betty? "[36] Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times wrote Bassett captured all of her character's "mercurial mood swings" and both Bassett and her costar Danny Glover "rise to the challenge of these larger-than-life roles, just as you would expect. Learn more about merges. [71] Despite this, Bassett was taken "out of her element" with the arrangements made that accommodated the computer-generated effects. Verify and try again. Angela was born to Betty Jane Bassett and Daniel Benjamin Bassett. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. "[38] She has turned down roles which she viewed as demeaning to her image. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. View the profiles of people named Betty Jane Bassett. cemeteries found in Acton, Marion County, Indiana, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [14] Bassett moved to Los Angeles in 1988 for more acting jobs, with early guest spots on A Man Called Hawk and 227 (both 1989). Bassett watched the previous seasons of the series before meeting with Murphy and found the writing "wonderful" and the characters "so realized". She received praise for the performance,[28][29] Stephen Holden of The New York Times called Bassett's character "the best thing in the movie" and wrote that Bassett "portrays this high-strung superwoman with such intensity that she makes her almost believable. Add to your scrapbook. Her parents split up soon . Children Together. GREAT NEWS! Betty Jane was an aid lady. Weve updated the security on the site. "[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. (Impressionista Films/Jay Reilly) CHICAGO - Betty Jane Bassett was among millions of Americans suffering from Type 2 diabetes. In 2018, Bassett began producing and starring as an LAPD patrol sergeant in the Fox drama series 9-1-1. Angela Bassett on Her 'Passionate' Marriage to Courtney B. 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Her role was seen as just an "extended cameo" by Brian Lowry of Variety. [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. She grew up with her sister D'nette and has a step-sister from her father's side. [93] She was asked by the film's director, Kasi Lemmons, if she could sing and Bassett admitted to lying to get the role. 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. #ProudOfHer". [41], In 2003, she read from the WPA slave narratives in Unchained Memories. Saturday 03 Aug 1935. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Betty Jane Bassett, mother of actor Angela Bassett, died Sunday. Bio Angela Bassett, best known for being a Movie Actress, was born in Harlem, New York City, New York, USA on Saturday, August 16, 1958. In 1935, in the year that Betty Jane Bassett was born, the BOI's name (the Bureau of Investigation) was changed to the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) and it officially became a separate agency with the Department of Justice. Add to your scrapbook. She also directed its sixth episode, which aired on October 19, 2016. Please reset your password. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Friends with Nancy Wilson, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Loni Love. In November 2022, she reprised her role as Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. "[86] Bassett began filming her scenes during the latter part of the previous year. To use this feature, use a newer browser. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people with diabetes are twice as likely to have heart disease or a stroke. She read the film's script and became interested. the average Gilbert family member BY ANCESTRY.COM. Bassett and her sister D'nette grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida with their mother. Please reset your password. A system error has occurred. "He's a visionary, an auteur, he's a kind of gentle soul and he encourages you in his own particular way, his own sweet way, gentle, insistent way to give your best, so I have absolute faith in him," she added. When we share what we know, together we discover more. There, Bassett met her father's daughter from his first marriage, Jean, who at twelve years old, was several years older than Bassett. [92] She appeared in the 2013 film Black Nativity. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Try again later. 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. Thanks for your help! Learn more about merges. [127] In the summer of 2005, they starred together in a production of His Girl Friday at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This year's Mother's Day was hard for Angela Bassett. The following year, in 2002, Bassett acted in Sunshine State and The Rosa Parks Story. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. with Daniel Bassett. . In December 2018, she voiced the Decepticon villain 'Shatter' from the Transformers live-action film Bumblebee. 's "life to the page. In addition to being nominated for an Academy Award and seven Primetime Emmy Awards, she has won numerous awards, including three Black Reel Awards, a Golden Globe Award, seven NAACP Image Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. based on information from your browser. She raised her family in Wanamaker and worked part-time as a substitute teacher and kindergarten assistant.She is survived by Steve Bassett, David Bassett, Anne Watkins, step-daughter Marjorie Bramer, seventeen grandchildren, and twenty-nine great-grandchildren.Arrangements entrusted to Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory-Greenwood Chapel.Published by Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory - Greenwood Chapel on May 16, 2022. Would you like to manage this memorial? She also became narrator of the Magic Kingdom nighttime spectacular Disney Enchantment that premiered on October 1, 2021. Despite the acclaim, Bassett said, on November 4, 2022, on Today with Hoda & Jenna, that after portraying Turner she "received no calls" for acting for about a year and a half. Please enter your email and password to sign in. She appeared in two August Wilson plays at the Yale Repertory Theatre under the direction of her long-time instructor Lloyd Richards. The Upward Bound program is an academic and cultural enrichment program for underprivileged students. Try again later. ST. PETERSBURG Betty Jane Bassett, mother of film and television actress Angela Bassett, died Sunday. becomes full Family members linked to this person will appear here. [139], In 2018, she received an honorary doctorate from Yale University and another from Old Dominion University in 2022.[140][141][142]. [113], In February 2018, Bassett starred in the acclaimed Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Black Panther as Queen Ramonda, mother of the titular character; she briefly reprised the role the following year in Avengers: Endgame. Oops, we were unable to send the email. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. There is a problem with your email/password. Bassett says she and the other participants did not see themselves as underprivileged. Select the pencil to add details. Age 93 of Lakeville passed away December 7, 2015. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. The first film Bassett appeared in that year was Supernova, where she played a medical officer. 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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 . The email does not appear to be a valid email address. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. She sang and it was seen as contributing to the film's "blissful unreality". Friends with Nancy Wilson, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Loni Love. And I've seen it time and time again with these women that we brought into this directing world that they're just killing it, and they're working twice as hard because they know they have a lot to prove. [9], In her younger years, Bassett was "in love" with the Jackson 5 and dreamed of marrying a member of the family group, stating it would probably be "whoever had the cutest, roundest Afro at the time. Bassett's middle name was given to her in honor of her aunt Evelyn. Benjamin B. Bassett Sr. and Brownie Younger Bassett of Winston-Salem, NC. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Her father was an electrician and her mother worked as a nurse's aide. She was 78. HAS A DEATH OCCURRED? There are no volunteers for this cemetery. She was excited to work with Eddie Murphy in Vampire in Brooklyn, as well as director Wes Craven. Friends can be as close as family. She described Betty Jane as a woman who was "strong willed" and "determined" throughout her life. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Despite this, her performance was given some positive attention, with Elizabeth Weitzman of New York Daily News saying Bassett "makes the movie hers". 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