[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. [74], She also appeared in the 2011 film Jumping the Broom, playing the matriarch of a wealthy family. [104][105] Bassett appeared in American Horror Story: Roanoke. In 1993, when she was 58 years old, on January 20th, William J. Clinton became the 42nd President of the United States. [3][4][5] Bassett's middle name was given to her in honor of her aunt Evelyn. They first met at Yale School of Drama, then became a couple over a decade later after their paths crossed again in Los Angeles. 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. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Who were the people in Betty's life? An independent candidate, Ross Perot, won 18.91% - the most votes for an independent candidate since Teddy Roosevelt's run for President in 1912. 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. "'Black Panther' fans don't have to worry about a thing because we have our fearless, wonderful, visionary leader Ryan Coogler there, you know, on script and there directing," she said. St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida United States. Visitation one hour before Mass. Add to your scrapbook. The following year, in 2002, Bassett acted in Sunshine State and The Rosa Parks Story. 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This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 25 years later, she played his sister in American Horror Story (2011). Mom lived life to the fullest, and will be missed by all. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Angela Evelyn Bassett was born on 16th August 1958 in the United States to Betty Jane (ne Gilbert) and Daniel Benjamin Bassett. The Upward Bound program is an academic and cultural enrichment program for underprivileged students. [126], Bassett married actor Courtney B. Vance in 1997. One negative review, for example, judged that Malcolm X failed to "capture" the rage of Malcolm X's autobiography. In 1943, she was only 8 years old when on March 31st, the Broadway musical Oklahoma! [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. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Betty Jane Plummer Bassett I found on Findagrave.com. Played Cuba Gooding Jr. 's mother in Boyz n the Hood (1991). This led to starring roles as Betty Shabazz in Malcolm X (1992), as the mother of The Notorious B.I.G. A system error has occurred. GREAT NEWS! ). Year should not be greater than current year. Try again later. In March 2016, Bassett appeared in London Has Fallen, reprising her role as Lynne Jacobs. 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. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. And to cross the water, to countries where people will never meet people who look like me. In 2010, Deadline Hollywood reported that Bassett would have a role in One Police Plaza. [111], In January 2018, Bassett joined the Fox first responder procedural drama 911, of which she is also a producer. Bassett raised her daughter, one of the city's most famous exports, in St. Petersburg, and in interviews the actor has. [97] Bassett had previously expressed interest in directing the year before. Heart disease also affects the Black community at a disproportionate rate. [31][32] Matthew Eng wrote of her "terrifically specific chemistry" with Meryl Streep. Actress Angela Bassett spoke Sunday at the Scientific Sessions conference about losing her mother to heart disease. 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. Failed to delete memorial. [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". [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 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. 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. Her mother was a social worker, while her father was a civil servant in NYC. I think I'm a little bit more hyper and concerned about them than even myself sometimes.". [103] You can always change this later in your Account settings. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Rest up my country. Actress Angela Bassett spoke Sunday at the Scientific Sessions conference about losing her mother to heart disease. [44][45] Ann Hornaday noted her as among the "endless parade of actors who show up even for the briefest of appearances". She annually attends events for children with diabetes and those in foster homes. She received another nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. "I think I have been incredibly blessed and it is probably just all downhill from here. [132] Bassett supported Obama in his reelection campaign. Where was Betty born and where did she live? You need a Find a Grave account to continue. born 1958, age 60 American Actress. [8] After graduating from Jordan Park Elementary School, she began being bussed out of her neighborhood to attend Disston Middle School for seventh grade. Learn more about merges. She joked to reporter Jennifer H. Cunningham, "Yes, I can sing you didn't ask how well!" based on information from your browser. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 78. According to Bassett, the two bonded and that Palmer was as good an actress as any adult she had worked with. Friends can be as close as family. (Impressionista Films/Jay Reilly) CHICAGO - Betty Jane Bassett was among millions of Americans suffering from Type 2 diabetes. Senator and a Congressman, both from the state of Massachusetts, as well as a Naval lieutenant in World War II. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about Betty Bassett on MyHeritage, the world's family history network. "[17] Bassett worried that after her role as Betty Shabazz in Malcolm X, she would not find another role "as satisfying." No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Bassett had previously worked with Craven on television shows. Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett was born on August 3, 1935 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida United States. 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She had children Angela Evelyn Bassett and Dannette Belinda Bassett. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. a Link to family and friends whose lives she impacted. Betty Jane Bassett lived Learn more about merges. As Bassett described, a "sense of pride" developed in her and she did not get another "C" until college. Bassett was also classmates with actor Charles S. [98] On June 11, 2014, Ruby Dee died from natural causes. There was an error deleting this problem. She was 78. To learn more about this movement's mission, and Angela Bassett herself, I . Born. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Resend Activation Email. The Biography piece is collaborative, where we work together to present the facts. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the
Done button to see the photos in the gallery. [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. The True Superhero of Diabetics. [71] Despite this, Bassett was taken "out of her element" with the arrangements made that accommodated the computer-generated effects. 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. She will host the free night of entertainment "celebrating Black culture and overcoming diabetes, heart disease and stroke" from the famous Apollo Theater in Harlem on May 25. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Wikipedia Profile Angela Bassett American actress People. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. [62][63] To portray Wallace's Jamaican accent, Bassett conversed with her on and off the film set, and she practiced her accent using tapes that Wallace made. Oops, something didn't work. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at Greater Mount Zion AME Church, 1045 16th Street S, with and funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday at the same location. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. BASSETT, Betty Jane 78, of St. Petersburg, passed away on June 22, 2014. 0 cemeteries found in Bassett, Henry County, Virginia, USA. There was an error deleting this problem. Sorry! WE ARE AVAILABLE 24/7CALL Minneapolis(612) 200-2777or duluth(218) 208-0377, Copyright 2022 |Terms of use & privacy policy. She is an active Ambassador of UNICEF for the United States and a member of the West Angeles Church of God in Christ. Select the pencil to add details. In March 2011, it was reported that Bassett had signed up for a lead role in the ABC pilot Identity. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. [99], In the 2015 film Survivor, Bassett portrayed United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom Maureen Crane. Please enter a valid Memorial ID. 78. The award-winning actress, 62, lost her mother, Betty Jane, in June 2014 to heart failure. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. ", for his hit single "Right Here, Right Now". "[58] Bassett also had a role in Nothing But the Truth in 2008. I have a cigarette in one hand, and I'm drinking. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. His Other Children. 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. Bassett's middle name was given to her in honor of her aunt Evelyn. Full name. Age 93 of Lakeville passed away December 7, 2015. 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. [64] Bassett said she jumped at the chance to be part of the film after reading the script. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. [129][130], She is represented by the Executive Speakers Bureau of Memphis, Tennessee. [4] Ten months after Bassett was born, her mother became pregnant and had a second child, Bassett's sister D'nette. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. ", 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. Betty Jane was an aid lady. In Strange Days, Bassett played Lornette "Mace" Mason, a chauffeur and bodyguard. "[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. Failed to delete memorial. Learn more about managing a memorial. Would you like to manage this memorial? Now, the 61-year-old strong woman is opening up and telling her own story about experiencing sexual molestation as a child. 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We have set your language to [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. 3000', "Angela Bassett and Keith David join Mr. and Mrs. Smith", "Akeelah and the Bee: An Interview with Angela Bassett", "Angela Bassett and 'Akeelah and the Bee', "Angela Bassett makes a leap with 'Meet the Robinsons', "A Quiet Little Town With an Unsolved Murder and Greedy Developers", "Angela Bassett Seeks Nothing But the Truth", "Angela Bassett to join final season of 'ER', "Just A Minute With: Angela Bassett on "Notorious", "Flashback Friday: Angela Bassett Talks 'Notorious' w/ The Source", "Angela Bassett to Play Notorious B.I.G. Family members linked to this person will appear here. We share yesterday, to build meaningful connections today, and preserve for tomorrow. Basset also voiced the character Six in the first-person shooter game, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. Bassett's husband Courtney Vance played her television husband on ER as Russell Banfield. Memorial has already been merged. Learn more about managing a memorial . Known for her work in film and television since the late 1980s, she has received various accolades, including sixteen NAACP Image Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award and two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and seven Primetime Emmy Awards. 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. [124], Bassett has portrayed real life African-American women who are usually strong and intelligent. Children Together. ", Outside of her advocacy efforts, Bassett is also getting ready to film the highly anticipated "Black Panther" sequel, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Drag images here or select from your computer for Betty Jane Frith Bassett memorial. After graduation, Bassett worked as a receptionist for a beauty salon and as a photo researcher. Ten months after Bassett was born, her mother became pregnant and had a . [7] Bassett did not see her father again for several years, until she attended her grandmother's funeral. Try again later. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. In the 2009 film Notorious, Bassett portrayed Voletta Wallace, the mother of The Notorious B.I.G. [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. Betty Jean Price Bassett. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Thanks for your help! 102 birth, 46 death, 35 marriage, 2 divorce, View Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Try again later. Singing in a film was a new experience for Bassett, who had never had to sing before and had always lip-synced.[94]. Basically, the four of us are sitting there talking about men and having some fun. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Mr. 3000 was a comedy in which Bassett costarred with Bernie Mac. Share memories and family stories, photos, or ask questions. [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. Try again. #ProudOfHer". [137], Bassett was initiated as an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority on July 13, 2013. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Angela was born to Betty Jane Bassett and Daniel Benjamin Bassett. In 2019, she joined the cast of Gunpowder Milkshake. [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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. After completing her scenes for Malcolm X, Bassett returned to Los Angeles and got a call to audition for a movie based on I, Tina, Tina Turner's memoir. 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. 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. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. At the time of the film's release, she called both Bernie Mac and Laurence Fishburne, who she had worked with in the past, her "favorites" and said the pair were both "highly professional and extraordinarily talented. [52], Bassett provided her voice for the 2007 film Meet the Robinsons. Betty Jane Bassett Age. 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Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Sister of Private; Private and Private. Geni requires JavaScript! We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Search above to list available cemeteries. Played Cuba Gooding Jr. 's mother in Boyz n the Hood (1991). Bassett's middle name was given to her in honor of her aunt Evelyn. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. The prolific actress's mom, Betty Jane Bassett, had type 2 diabetes and tragically died of heart disease. [11] During high school, Bassett became the first African-American from Boca Ciega to be admitted to the National Honor Society. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He beat incumbent George H.W. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Betty Jane Bassett, mother of actor Angela Bassett, died Sunday. Learn more about managing a memorial Birth 27 Jun 1919 Death 11 May 2022 (aged 102) Nashville, Brown County, Indiana, USA Burial Acton Cemetery She played Stella, a 40-year-old American professional woman who falls in love with a 20-year-old Jamaican man. The actress said her mother's health complications arose later in life. Bassett is a supporter of the Royal Theater Boys & Girls Club in her hometown of St. Petersburg, Florida. One of her first New York performances came in 1985 when she appeared in J. E. Franklin's Black Girl at Second Stage Theatre. Died. 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"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.". Angela Bassett. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Share this memorial using social media sites or email. The burial will be at Acton Cemetery following the service.Betty was a homemaker. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. [34][35] Her other two films released in 2000 were Whispers: An Elephant's Tale and Boesman and Lena. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. 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. A popular talk show, it was number 1 in the ratings since its debut. Make sure that the file is a photo. This account has been disabled. She's the host of Know Diabetes by Heart, a joint fundraiser by the American Heart . [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]. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Angela Bassett is raising awareness of the devastating illness that took her mother years ago. [91] Bassett described working with Morgan Freeman as wonderful, but she admitted to being intimidated by him. [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. Saturday 03 Aug 1935. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 22 Jun 2014. She met Tina Turner twice, who advised her on details of her interpretation, from wigs and outfits to dancing styles. She appeared in two August Wilson plays at the Yale Repertory Theatre under the direction of her long-time instructor Lloyd Richards. we begin to Show & Tell who they were during particular moments in their lives. Join Facebook to connect with Betty Jane Bassett and others you may know. She also directed its sixth episode, which aired on October 19, 2016. She was the only member of Bassett's family to have gone to both college and graduate school. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. When we share what we know, together we discover more. [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. [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." [133], Bassett attended the second inauguration of Barack Obama on January 21, 2013. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. See What AncientFaces Does to discover more about the community. 0 cemeteries found in Acton, Marion County, Indiana, USA. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? It was pretty easy compared to some of the roles I've done that call for so much emotion or physicality." [79] The film was Bassett's second time working with Devine, as the pair had worked together previously in Waiting to Exhale. 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