She was 78. [129][130], She is represented by the Executive Speakers Bureau of Memphis, Tennessee. 22 Jun 2014. 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. News, saying he told her she would "'do this big, big episode and you're going to knock it out of the park,' and she did. The episode marks the third time a woman has directed the show. Many know Angela Bassett for playing strong female characters on screen and being an inspiration to many women, young and old. Angela Evelyn Bassett was born on August 16, 1958, to Betty Jane Bassett who worked for the Health and Human Services Agency, and Daniel Bassett in New York, New York. What is Betty's ethnicity and where did her parents, grandparents & great-grandparents come from? I'm nice too. [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. She joked to reporter Jennifer H. Cunningham, "Yes, I can sing you didn't ask how well!" Resend Activation Email. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. a 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. Betty Bassett Children. [74], She also appeared in the 2011 film Jumping the Broom, playing the matriarch of a wealthy family. [112] She plays officer Athena Grant, and during the show's fifth season in 2022, the character is set to cross over to its spinoff, 9-1-1: Lone Star. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Help paint a picture of Betty so that she is always remembered. GREAT NEWS! Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 78. Played Cuba Gooding Jr. 's mother in Boyz n the Hood (1991). An independent candidate, Ross Perot, won 18.91% - the most votes for an independent candidate since Teddy Roosevelt's run for President in 1912. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? [124], Bassett has portrayed real life African-American women who are usually strong and intelligent. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. opened. Heart disease also affects the Black community at a disproportionate rate. 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. 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. [91] Bassett described working with Morgan Freeman as wonderful, but she admitted to being intimidated by him. Betty Jean Price Bassett February 19, 1929 - January 16, 2020 Betty Jean Price Bassett died January 16, 2020, at her home with her daughter at her side. Memorial has already been merged. [42][43] That year she also appeared in the film Masked and Anonymous, playing a mistress. When 2 or more people share their unique perspectives, Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. [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. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Bassett said, "The thing is that my character is thinking about how her husband has left her. This led to starring roles as Betty Shabazz in Malcolm X (1992), as the mother of The Notorious B.I.G. 22 Jun 2014. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. She said she hasn't seen a script but has the utmost faith in the film's director, Ryan Coogler. Who were the people in Betty's life? [50] Bassett appeared in the television film Time Bomb the same year. Experiences, organizations, & how she spent her time. Betty Jane Bassett lived In 2013, Bassett appeared on FX TV show American Horror Story: Coven[73] as Marie Laveau, a voodoo witch. In Strange Days, Bassett played Lornette "Mace" Mason, a chauffeur and bodyguard. [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]. In the 2009 film Notorious, Bassett portrayed Voletta Wallace, the mother of The Notorious B.I.G. [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. 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. [53] When asked about her motives in taking on the role, Bassett said, "For one, it was a character I had never played before, which is always important to me, to keep me sharp. [103] Oops, we were unable to send the email. Her mother had Type 2 diabetes and Bassett said their family didn't see the "wolf at the door" in her healthbattle. I think I'm a little bit more hyper and concerned about them than even myself sometimes.". The prolific actress's mom, Betty Jane Bassett, had type 2 diabetes and tragically died of heart disease. Drag images here or select from your computer for Betty Jane Frith Bassett memorial. Angela Evelyn Bassett was born on August 16, 1958, in New York City, New York, the United States, to Betty Jane and Daniel Benjamin Bassett. Betty Jane Bassett Age. And to cross the water, to countries where people will never meet people who look like me. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. A 2:00 p.m. funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Victor Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church 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. [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. [97] Bassett had previously expressed interest in directing the year before. Please try again later. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. ", for his hit single "Right Here, Right Now". 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. Angela Bassett is raising awareness of the devastating illness that took her mother years ago. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. BY ANCESTRY.COM. [25] Bassett's character in Waiting to Exhale, Bernadine Harris, was betrayed by her husband and in revenge she set fire to his entire wardrobe and vehicle, then sold what was left for one dollar. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. with Daniel Bassett. [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. While her aunt did not have any children of her own, she "loved children, and she was good with them. The production opened on Broadway on October 13, 2011. Her mother, Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett, passed away on June 22, 2014. Add to your scrapbook. She sang and it was seen as contributing to the film's "blissful unreality". ). No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Connect to 5,000+ Gilbert profiles on Geni, Apr 1 1950 - St. Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, United States, Ralph R Gilbert, Lorraine D Gilbert, Garland W Gilbert, Aug 3 1935 - Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, United States, Leroy Gilbert, Emma Gilbert (born Stokes), Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, United States, Harlem, New York, New York County, New York, United States. Oops, we were unable to send the email. ). Please reset your password. Betty Jean Price Bassett. Search above to list available cemeteries. daughter of Ernest Talmadge Frith & Gladys Cassady, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. [118], Bassett provided the voice of Dorothea Williams in the Pixar animated film Soul, which was released on Disney+ on December 25, 2020. Bassett raised her daughter, one of the city's most famous exports, in St. Petersburg, and in interviews the actor has. It was pretty easy compared to some of the roles I've done that call for so much emotion or physicality." In 1985, Bassett made her first television appearance, as a prostitute in the made-for-TV movie Doubletake. "[106], In March 2017, Bassett appeared in "Ache", an episode of the television series Underground. Daniel's parents were Daniel Bassett Sr and Brownie Bassett. "[58] Bassett also had a role in Nothing But the Truth in 2008. "[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. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. [39] Laura Fries of Entertainment Weekly wrote that Bassett "takes her physical strength and turns it inward to portray Parks" and expressed her belief that "lesser hands" would allow for misinterpretation or gross underplay of Parks' personality. The initiative's upcoming "Know Diabetes by Heart at the Theater" virtual event is special for Bassett. Failed to delete memorial. Would you like to manage this memorial? She annually attends events for children with diabetes and those in foster homes. [99], In the 2015 film Survivor, Bassett portrayed United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom Maureen Crane. Failed to remove flower. [92] It was announced in early June 2014 that Yaya DaCosta would play Houston in the film. Clinton won 43.01% of the popular vote to Bush's 37.45%. Please try again later. Angela was born to Betty Jane Bassett and Daniel Benjamin Bassett. "[37], She appeared in the 2001 film The Score. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. The True Superhero of Diabetics. Her father was an electrician and her mother worked as a nurse's aide. This is a carousel with slides. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. She was 78. There is a problem with your email/password. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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. There was an error deleting this problem. ", "I'm excited, as you can imagine, very excited," she said. Make sure that the file is a photo. In May 2017, Bassett appeared in an episode of Master of None, portraying major character Denise's mother Catherine. Try again later. In 2014, she lost those battles. Basset also voiced the character Six in the first-person shooter game, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. [87] Mary J. Blige, when asked about what kind of experience it was to work with Bassett, said that she was "one of Angela's biggest fans" while calling her an "amazing woman. 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. Co-creator Ryan Murphy praised Bassett in an interview with E! When you share, or just show that you care, the heart But not iron-fist kind of strong, just self-assured. She felt it did a "wonderful job of bringing" The Notorious B.I.G. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. She was 78. [137], Bassett was initiated as an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority on July 13, 2013. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 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? I get the chance to remember the Share yesterday to connect today & preserve tomorrow, Copyright 1999-2023 AncientFaces, Inc. All Rights Reserved, ADVERTISEMENT Bassett soon looked for acting work in the New York theater. Unfortunately, not much is known about her except for her name. Survived by children, Mary (Roger) Wahl, Margaret (Ron) Saxrud, Richard (Nila) and David (Amy); 11 loving grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. "[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. [71] Bassett's and Loretta Devine's performances in the film were called "in some ways too fierce for the room, offering nuances of hostility and hurt that the movie cannot really handle" and contributing to the "unevenness of the performances" in the film. 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. This account has been disabled. Oops, something didn't work. [15], Bassett earned industry attention and public recognition for her early performances in the films Boyz n the Hood (1991) and Malcolm X (1992). If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. 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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. Learn more about merges. Start a FameChain Add to my FameChain. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. [132] Bassett supported Obama in his reelection campaign. Biographies are our place to remember and discover more about the people important to us. [55][56] Stephen Holden of The New York Times wrote that Bassett's "fiery self-possession brings a spark of passion to her stick-figure character". He had previously been a U.S. ", She went on, "Hopefully within it, we'll be inspired, we'll get some information -- not too heavy handed but with fun -- because it's about education, advocacy and making those structural changes that can make a real difference in our lives, the lives of our loved ones and in our in our community. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. She also became narrator of the Magic Kingdom nighttime spectacular Disney Enchantment that premiered on October 1, 2021. When we share what we know, together we discover more. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Bassett starred in three movies in 1995, which were released with varied reactions from critics: Vampire in Brooklyn, Strange Days, and Waiting to Exhale (where she worked with author Terry McMillan). She was excited to work with Eddie Murphy in Vampire in Brooklyn, as well as director Wes Craven. Share what Betty did for a living or if she had a career or profession. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Failed to report flower. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. [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]. Bassett called the grade the "average," leading her mother to say she did not have "average kids." Actress Angela Bassett spoke Sunday at the Scientific Sessions conference about losing her mother to heart disease. Bassett and her sister D'nette grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida with their mother. [40] In addition to positive reception of her role, Bassett was seen as the "star" of the film due to playing the lead and earned a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for her performance. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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? 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