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. Link to family and friends whose lives she impacted. Make sure that the file is a photo. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about Betty Bassett on MyHeritage, the world's family history network. 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"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. "[58] Bassett also had a role in Nothing But the Truth in 2008. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. The prolific actress's mom, Betty Jane Bassett, had type 2 diabetes and tragically died of heart disease. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. [122][123], She is set to appear alongside Millie Bobby Brown in the Netflix film Damsel. [92] She appeared in the 2013 film Black Nativity. The production opened on Broadway on October 13, 2011. Unlock the mysteries of your family history and explore the rich tapestry of your past with AncientFaces. Friends can be as close as family. "[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. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 102 birth records, View 22 Jun 2014. She had children Angela Evelyn Bassett and Dannette Belinda Bassett. Survived by children, Mary (Roger) Wahl, Margaret (Ron) Saxrud, Richard (Nila) and David (Amy); 11 loving grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Mr. 3000 was a comedy in which Bassett costarred with Bernie Mac. There was a problem getting your location. Bassett, Betty J. [22][23] Marc Bernardin of Entertainment Weekly wrote that Bassett "gave the performance of a lifetime" portraying Turner in the biopic. Bassett was reported to have a role in the film in June 2012, the month before filming began. [11] During high school, Bassett became the first African-American from Boca Ciega to be admitted to the National Honor Society. [126], Bassett married actor Courtney B. Vance in 1997. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Would you like to manage this memorial? Make sure that the file is a photo. [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. [38] In addition to The Score, that year she also had a role in the television film Ruby's Bucket of Blood. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Despite this, her performance was given some positive attention, with Elizabeth Weitzman of New York Daily News saying Bassett "makes the movie hers". Failed to delete memorial. And to cross the water, to countries where people will never meet people who look like me. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. She was 78. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Overall, Bassett viewed the film as authentic. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. She revealed the misconduct to her mother, Betty Jane Bassett who didn't hesitate to . You can always change this later in your Account settings. 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. 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. Her mother, Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett, passed away on June 22, 2014. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? He had previously been a U.S. 78. This browser does not support getting your location. [64] Bassett said she jumped at the chance to be part of the film after reading the script. "[27], In 1998, Fatboy Slim sampled Bassett's voice from 1995's Strange Days, specifically the line "this is your life, right here, right now! Please try again later. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Betty Bassett (176391755)? [10], Bassett studied at Yale University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies in 1980. [79] The film was Bassett's second time working with Devine, as the pair had worked together previously in Waiting to Exhale. She called it her first time doing "this kind of movie" but expressed interest in seeing what her scenes looked like. 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). Search above to list available cemeteries. The award-winning actress, 62, lost her mother, Betty Jane, in June 2014 to heart failure. Verify and try again. "[88] The film received mixed reviews, including negative reactions from Ilyasah Shabazz and Bernice King, the daughters of Betty Shabazz and Coretta Scott King. Angela was born to Betty Jane Bassett and Daniel Benjamin Bassett. What is Betty's ethnicity and where did her parents, grandparents & great-grandparents come from? She also became narrator of the Magic Kingdom nighttime spectacular Disney Enchantment that premiered on October 1, 2021. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [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]. Bassett called the grade the "average," leading her mother to say she did not have "average kids." The year she began attending was 1970, one year before the first year that busing was implemented to integrate public schools in St. Petersburg. GREAT NEWS! Actress Angela Bassett spoke Sunday at the Scientific Sessions conference about losing her mother to heart disease. Memorial ID. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. In 2010, Deadline Hollywood reported that Bassett would have a role in One Police Plaza. [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". She joked to reporter Jennifer H. Cunningham, "Yes, I can sing you didn't ask how well!" The email does not appear to be a valid email address. [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. ", "I'm excited, as you can imagine, very excited," she said. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. "[106], In March 2017, Bassett appeared in "Ache", an episode of the television series Underground. It's celluloid; they last for ever. Married December 24th 1949 in Perry, Wyomong County, New York. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. There was an error deleting this problem. Add to your scrapbook. [26] Stephen Holden of The New York Times opined that Bassett was "largely wasted as a Presidential assistant. In 2014, she lost those battles. She was then telephoned by director Frank Oz, who told her Robert De Niro would "like to meet with you". The initiative's upcoming "Know Diabetes by Heart at the Theater" virtual event is special for Bassett. Angela Evelyn Bassett (born August 16, 1958) . American actress Angela Evelyn Bassett was born on August 16, 1958. [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. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Try again later. Basically, the four of us are sitting there talking about men and having some fun. Her parents split up soon . Her performances in two seasons of the FX horror anthology series American Horror Story, earned her nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 2014 and 2015. The broadcaster, 60, who lived with the . Her mother had Type 2 diabetes and Bassett said their family didn't see the "wolf at the door" in her health battle. 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." You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. [7] Bassett did not see her father again for several years, until she attended her grandmother's funeral. Sadly, Betty Jane Bassett died in 2014 of a heart attack related to Type 2 diabetes, and ever since Angela has focused a great deal of her time and energy on raising awareness about the disease, and funds to combat it. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 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. [11] At Yale, Bassett met her future husband Courtney B. Vance, a 1986 graduate of the drama school. Bassett said the pregnancy "only made things harder", leading her parents to send her to her father's sister, Golden, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. born 1958, age 60 American Actress. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. She also was among millions suffering from heart disease. The True Superhero of Diabetics. All Rights Reserved. Bassett was born in New York City, the daughter of a social worker Betty Jane (ne Gilbert), a civil servant,[2] and Daniel Benjamin Bassett, a preacher's son. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. "I have no doubt that it will be glorious, that it will be wonderful.". [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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Angela Bassett is raising awareness of the devastating illness that took her mother years ago. [69] Bassett was also cast in the superhero film Green Lantern, released in 2011, as notable DC Comics character Amanda Waller. There is a problem with your email/password. 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. The episode marks the third time a woman has directed the show. [41], In 2003, she read from the WPA slave narratives in Unchained Memories. They first met at Yale School of Drama, then became a couple over a decade later after their paths crossed again in Los Angeles. Join Facebook to connect with Betty Jane Bassett and others you may know. Preceded in death by husband, Ross. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. "[17] Bassett worried that after her role as Betty Shabazz in Malcolm X, she would not find another role "as satisfying." Learn more about managing a memorial Birth 27 Jun 1919 Death 11 May 2022 (aged 102) Nashville, Brown County, Indiana, USA Burial Acton Cemetery Betty's immediate relatives including parents, siblings, partnerships and children in the Bassett family tree. [124], Bassett has portrayed real life African-American women who are usually strong and intelligent. [99], In the 2015 film Survivor, Bassett portrayed United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom Maureen Crane. Weve updated the security on the site. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. "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. In May 2017, Bassett appeared in an episode of Master of None, portraying major character Denise's mother Catherine. [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. For her portrayal of Betty Shabazz in the latter, she earned an Image Award, while the movie itself had a mixed critical reception. cemeteries found in Acton, Marion County, Indiana, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Daughter of Leroy Gilbert and Emma Jean Gilbert the average Gilbert family member Thanks for your help! Failed to report flower. St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida United States. [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. Geni requires JavaScript! When you share, or just show that you care, the heart Died. The Wilson plays featuring Bassett were Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (1984) and Joe Turner's Come and Gone (1986). Bassett watched the previous seasons of the series before meeting with Murphy and found the writing "wonderful" and the characters "so realized". At the time of the film's release, she expressed her belief that her career would never receive such high-profile roles again. Betty Jane Bassett (mother) Date of Birth: August 03, 1935. 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. It was pretty easy compared to some of the roles I've done that call for so much emotion or physicality." Reception to follow Mass. Bassett had previously worked with Craven on television shows. She annually attends events for children with diabetes and those in foster homes. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. a Turner also did Bassett's make-up, leading Bassett to call her "supportive" and her "biggest fan. 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