No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Also in 1998, Bassett starred in How Stella Got Her Groove Back, once again collaborating with McMillan. Daniel Bassett Bio Details. Friends can be as close as family. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. The FBI's responsibility is to "detect and prosecute crimes against the United States". See What AncientFaces Does to discover more about the community. Start a FameChain Add to my FameChain. Basically, the four of us are sitting there talking about men and having some fun. View the profiles of people named Betty Jane Bassett. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Family members linked to this person will appear here. The health complications Bassett's mother experienced led the star to make changes in her own life. Where was Betty born and where did she live? Try again later. daughter of Ernest Talmadge Frith & Gladys Cassady, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Betty Jean Price Bassett. "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. we begin to Show & Tell who they were during particular moments in their lives. [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]. 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. While being asked about what drew her to play real-life women, Bassett answered "The respect that I have for their livestheir stories, vulnerabilities, strength, and resolve. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. 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. 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. Betty was born in . [77] Bassett and Devine were noted as "superb, distinguished actresses" by Kirk Honeycutt of The Hollywood Reporter, but were seen as having been "asked to overdo every moment with permanent scowls and body language more suitable to Mortal Kombat. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Refresh this page to see various historical events that occurred during Betty's lifetime. It was the second year the actress spent without her mom, Betty Jane Bassett, and coming up on the third year since her June 2014 death. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Drag images here or select from your computer for Betty Jane Plummer Bassett memorial. Born. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Year should not be greater than current year. She was then telephoned by director Frank Oz, who told her Robert De Niro would "like to meet with you". In March 2016, Bassett appeared in London Has Fallen, reprising her role as Lynne Jacobs. 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. Make sure that the file is a photo. Angela Bassett. Actress confessed once that she has always suffered from the lack of motherly love . 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. "[58] Bassett also had a role in Nothing But the Truth in 2008. Angela Bassett wishes her mother could see her career success almost 10 years on from her death. HAS A DEATH OCCURRED? All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 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. Angela Evelyn Bassett was born on 16th August 1958 in the United States to Betty Jane (ne Gilbert) and Daniel Benjamin Bassett. Bassett praised the writers, calling them "amazing". ). Memorial has already been merged. Betty Bassett Partner(s) Other Children. Betty Jane Bassett (mother) Date of Birth: August 03, 1935. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Betty Bassett (176391755)? Experiences, organizations, & how she spent her time. [139], In 2018, she received an honorary doctorate from Yale University and another from Old Dominion University in 2022.[140][141][142]. She is an active Ambassador of UNICEF for the United States and a member of the West Angeles Church of God in Christ. Even against. Select the pencil to add details. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. "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. She was excited to work with Eddie Murphy in Vampire in Brooklyn, as well as director Wes Craven. Thanks for your help! There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Actress Angela Bassett spoke Sunday at the Scientific Sessions conference about losing her mother to heart disease. Betty Jane Bassett Age. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. This is a carousel with slides. Try again later. Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress, Golden Globe Award for Best Actress Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie, United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom, List of awards and nominations received by Angela Bassett, Angela Bassett Receives Third Degree From Yale University, "Celebrities, Community Activists Put Gun Violence in the Spotlight", "Her 'American Dream': Angela Bassett Says Playing the Mother of the Jackson's Was Emotional and Uplifting", "Review/Film: What's Love Got to Do With It; Tina Turner's Tale: Living Life With Ike and Then Without Him", "50 Best Biopics Ever: 47. Bassett also became an ambassador for the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Associations "Know Diabetes by Heart" initiative in 2019. [59] Bassett joined the regular cast of ER for the show's final season (20082009). Betty Jane Bassett, mother of actor Angela Bassett, died Sunday. She said she felt "motivated" to raise awareness of the initiative's purpose and highlight the link between Type 2 diabetes and heart disease because of her family's history. Bassett's mother became more involved in her daughter's grades and told her and her sister the pair were going to college. Year should not be greater than current year. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. The burial will be at Acton Cemetery following the service.Betty was a homemaker. Written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II (the first of their string of successful collaborations), audiences loved it. Try again. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Learn more about managing a memorial . Date of Death: June 22, 2014 (age 78) Zodiac Sign: Leo. Gilbert family member is 71. Who is Betty Bassett to you? Oops, something didn't work. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Try again later. Played Cuba Gooding Jr. 's mother in Boyz n the Hood (1991). Try again later. 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Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. The award-winning actress, 62, lost her mother, Betty Jane, in June 2014 to heart failure. In June 2012, she made an appearance at the St. Petersburg office of his campaign and said the election was not one "where we can sit on the sidelines". Saturday 03 Aug 1935. Over the course of her career, Bassett has received multiple awards and nominations, including two Golden Globe Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award (Outstanding Cast for Black Panther), two Critics' Choice Awards, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards, seven Emmy Awards and a BAFTA Award. "[21] Upon its release, What's Love Got to Do with It received strong reviews that touted her performance as masterful. [134] She endorsed Hillary Clinton for president during the 2016 United States presidential election, saying "Bar none, Clinton would make a great president. So it becomes a bigger thing than me just becoming a movie star, and me just being on TV. We share yesterday, to build meaningful connections today, and preserve for tomorrow. [118], Bassett provided the voice of Dorothea Williams in the Pixar animated film Soul, which was released on Disney+ on December 25, 2020. [57] She next appeared in Of Boys and Men, portraying Rieta Cole, the matriarch of a Chicago family who is killed in an accident in the beginning of the film and is seen through flashbacks for the remainder of the film. "She had high expectations for her two daughters and [was] under a great deal of stress, I think, being a single mom and just trying to make ends meet, but she always pushed my sister and I to be our best, to educate ourselves, to be independent, be able to take care of ourselves," Bassett said during a recent interview with "Good Morning America.". Dannette Bassett. Her mother was a social worker, while her father was a civil servant in NYC. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The Upward Bound program is an academic and cultural enrichment program for underprivileged students. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. The award-winning actress, 62, lost her mother, Betty Jane, in June 2014 to heart failure. Would you like to manage this memorial? Unlock the mysteries of your family history and explore the rich tapestry of your past with AncientFaces. In 2013, Bassett appeared on FX TV show American Horror Story: Coven[73] as Marie Laveau, a voodoo witch. Bassett's middle name was given to her in honor of her aunt Evelyn. Learn more about managing a memorial Birth 27 Jun 1919 Death 11 May 2022 (aged 102) Nashville, Brown County, Indiana, USA Burial Acton Cemetery Bassett watched the previous seasons of the series before meeting with Murphy and found the writing "wonderful" and the characters "so realized". [83] Bassett also appeared as herself in I Ain't Scared Of You. [44][45] Ann Hornaday noted her as among the "endless parade of actors who show up even for the briefest of appearances". #ProudOfHer". Angela Bassett on Her 'Passionate' Marriage to Courtney B. Vance", "Simmons Leadership Conference Celebrates "Spirit of Resilience" with Keynote Speakers Angela Bassett, Tina Brown, Mia Farrow, and Sheryl WuDunn", "West Angeles Church of God in Christ Recognizes Member Angela Bassett for 'Black Panther' Role! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people with diabetes are twice as likely to have heart disease or a stroke. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Bassett was also classmates with actor Charles S. 22 Jun 2014. 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. 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. She also was among millions suffering from heart disease. [16] During production, director Spike Lee showed Bassett a tape of the exact moment when Malcolm X was shot during his assassination, since they would be filming the scene. You cannot merge a memorial into itself. [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. WE ARE AVAILABLE 24/7CALL Minneapolis(612) 200-2777or duluth(218) 208-0377, Copyright 2022 |Terms of use & privacy policy. She played Stella, a 40-year-old American professional woman who falls in love with a 20-year-old Jamaican man. [132] Bassett supported Obama in his reelection campaign. 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. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. [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. As Bassett described, a "sense of pride" developed in her and she did not get another "C" until college. Did Betty finish grade school, get a GED, go to high school, get a college degree or masters? [22][23] Marc Bernardin of Entertainment Weekly wrote that Bassett "gave the performance of a lifetime" portraying Turner in the biopic. All Rights Reserved. "[8] As her interest in entertainment developed, Angela and her sister would often put on shows, reading poems or performing popular music for their family. Bassett appeared as Secret Service director Lynne Jacobs in the action thriller Olympus Has Fallen, released on March 22, 2013. 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. [11] During high school, Bassett became the first African-American from Boca Ciega to be admitted to the National Honor Society. 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. Mom lived life to the fullest, and will be missed by all. Bassett said she loved the story,[50] viewing the lead character as someone that "could be anyone because each of us have had dreams and aspirations and wanting to be and needing to be supported and directed",[51] and described working with Palmer as being "really wonderful." 0 cemeteries found in Bassett, Henry County, Virginia, USA. Betty Jane Bassett lived Despite this, her performance was given some positive attention, with Elizabeth Weitzman of New York Daily News saying Bassett "makes the movie hers". But it was also the desire to be part of a well-written movie that has something really positive to say about families and about all the different ways there can be to make a family."[54]. We have set your language to [92] It was announced in early June 2014 that Yaya DaCosta would play Houston in the film. Weve updated the security on the site. [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. 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. She is survived by her daughters, Angela Bassett Vance and Dannette Belinda Bassett; brothers, Ralph and Garland. Betty Bassett Children. [92] She appeared in the 2013 film Black Nativity. The episode marks the third time a woman has directed the show. The year she began attending was 1970, one year before the first year that busing was implemented to integrate public schools in St. Petersburg. Bassett was born in New York City, the daughter of a social worker Betty Jane (ne Gilbert), a civil servant, and Daniel Benjamin Bassett, a preacher's son. [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]. 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. [111], In January 2018, Bassett joined the Fox first responder procedural drama 911, of which she is also a producer. She admitted to not caring about the negative view of members of the Jackson family at the time, citing her childhood fondness for the Jackson 5 as an example of her passion for the project, and believed her "instinct" about the role had been correct once she learned of the positive reviews the miniseries received after airing. There was an error deleting this problem. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 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. "I think I have been incredibly blessed and it is probably just all downhill from here. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. In Strange Days, Bassett played Lornette "Mace" Mason, a chauffeur and bodyguard. Daniel B. Bassett, Jr. married Betty Jane Gilbert Bassett. [99], In the 2015 film Survivor, Bassett portrayed United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom Maureen Crane. 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, something didn't work. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Her role was seen as just an "extended cameo" by Brian Lowry of Variety. Daniel's parents were Daniel Bassett Sr and Brownie Bassett. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Betty Bassett (37643963)? Failed to remove flower. Betty Jane Plummer, 102, died on Wednesday May 11th at the home of her son Steve Bassett and daughter-in-law Leslie in Nashville, Indiana.Services for Betty will be held on Wednesday May 18th at the Southminster Presbyterian Church in Wanamaker, Indiana, where she had been a member since 1940.Visitation for friends and family will be from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at the church. Wikipedia Profile Angela Bassett American actress People. [133], Bassett attended the second inauguration of Barack Obama on January 21, 2013. What schools or universities did Betty attend? Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Preceded in death by husband, Ross. I have a cigarette in one hand, and I'm drinking. Learn more about merges. One negative review, for example, judged that Malcolm X failed to "capture" the rage of Malcolm X's autobiography. Drag images here or select from your computer for Betty Jane Frith Bassett memorial. [98] On June 11, 2014, Ruby Dee died from natural causes. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. The Wilson plays featuring Bassett were Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (1984) and Joe Turner's Come and Gone (1986). Photos, memories, family stories & discoveries are unique to you, and only you can control. I think I'm a little bit more hyper and concerned about them than even myself sometimes.". Family members linked to this person will appear here. She annually attends events for children with diabetes and those in foster homes. Who were the people in Betty's life? GREAT NEWS! She had children Angela Evelyn Bassett and Dannette Belinda Bassett. 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." Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. [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. This is a carousel with slides. 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). In May 2017, Bassett appeared in an episode of Master of None, portraying major character Denise's mother Catherine. Angela Evelyn Bassett (born August 16, 1958) is an American actress. In my imagination we would have children and live in a real house. Bassett had previously worked with Craven on television shows. In 2018, Bassett began producing and starring as an LAPD patrol sergeant in the Fox drama series 9-1-1. [96] Bassett's performance earned her a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie. Try again later. To learn more about this movement's mission, and Angela Bassett herself, I . Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about Betty Bassett on MyHeritage, the world's family history network. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Her parents split up soon . [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. 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. [137], Bassett was initiated as an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority on July 13, 2013. [38] In addition to The Score, that year she also had a role in the television film Ruby's Bucket of Blood. She sang and it was seen as contributing to the film's "blissful unreality". Bassett said, "The thing is that my character is thinking about how her husband has left her. In 1986, by the time she was 51 years old, on September 8th, the Oprah Winfrey Show went into national syndication. 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. 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. [42][43] That year she also appeared in the film Masked and Anonymous, playing a mistress. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. "[30], In 1999, Bassett starred in Music of the Heart, once again collaborating with horror icon Wes Craven. 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. [97] Bassett had previously expressed interest in directing the year before. [7] Bassett did not see her father again for several years, until she attended her grandmother's funeral. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Friends with Nancy Wilson, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Loni Love. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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. Bassett was featured in the 2012 film This Means War,[81] having been known to be attached to the film since two years prior. 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. American actress Angela Evelyn Bassett is an American actress who is known for her work in film and television since the late 1980s. In 2014, she lost those battles. [64] Bassett said she jumped at the chance to be part of the film after reading the script. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 0 cemeteries found in Acton, Marion County, Indiana, USA. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. [74], She also appeared in the 2011 film Jumping the Broom, playing the matriarch of a wealthy family. In 1943, she was only 8 years old when on March 31st, the Broadway musical Oklahoma! Please try again later. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Failed to report flower. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Add Betty's family friends, and her friends from childhood through adulthood. Would you like to manage this memorial? [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. What is Betty's ethnicity and where did her parents, grandparents & great-grandparents come from? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title.

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