You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Bassett praised the writers, calling them "amazing". [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. Angela Evelyn Bassett (born August 16, 1958) . Select the pencil to add details. [41], In 2003, she read from the WPA slave narratives in Unchained Memories. "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. You can always change this later in your Account settings. in Notorious (2009), and as Amanda Waller in Green Lantern (2011). [124], Bassett has portrayed real life African-American women who are usually strong and intelligent. 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. This browser does not support getting your location. She has also played Queen Ramonda in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Black Panther (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. In March 2016, Bassett appeared in London Has Fallen, reprising her role as Lynne Jacobs. 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. Daniel B. Bassett, Jr. married Betty Jane Gilbert Bassett. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Betty Bassett (37643963)? 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). This is a carousel with slides. [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. Angela Bassett is raising awareness of the devastating illness that took her mother years ago. The year she began attending was 1970, one year before the first year that busing was implemented to integrate public schools in St. Petersburg. "[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. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Overall, Bassett viewed the film as authentic. Bassett had previously worked with Craven on television shows. The first film Bassett appeared in that year was Supernova, where she played a medical officer. In November 2022, she reprised her role as Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The prolific actress's mom, Betty Jane Bassett, had type 2 diabetes and tragically died of heart disease. Oops, we were unable to send the email. [34][35] Her other two films released in 2000 were Whispers: An Elephant's Tale and Boesman and Lena. 102 birth, 46 death, 35 marriage, 2 divorce, View Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 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. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Dannette Bassett. "[88] The film received mixed reviews, including negative reactions from Ilyasah Shabazz and Bernice King, the daughters of Betty Shabazz and Coretta Scott King. [33], In 2000, Bassett turned down the lead role in Monster's Ball because of the script's sexual content; the role earned Halle Berry the Academy Award for Best Actress. She said she hasn't seen a script but has the utmost faith in the film's director, Ryan Coogler. [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 was married to. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). [26] Stephen Holden of The New York Times opined that Bassett was "largely wasted as a Presidential assistant. Start a FameChain Add to my FameChain. In 1986, by the time she was 51 years old, on September 8th, the Oprah Winfrey Show went into national syndication. She appeared in the 2008 film Gospel Hill. Betty Jane Bassett lived . Bassett also became an ambassador for the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Associations "Know Diabetes by Heart" initiative in 2019. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Add Betty's family friends, and her friends from childhood through adulthood. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. He had previously been a U.S. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Please enter your email and password to sign in. [46], In 2004, she had roles in the films The Lazarus Child and Mr. 3000. 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. [132] Bassett supported Obama in his reelection campaign. Add to your scrapbook. 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. Betty Jane Bassett Age. Heart disease also affects the Black community at a disproportionate rate. Did Betty serve in the military or did a war or conflict interfere with her life? Learn more about managing a memorial Birth 27 Jun 1919 Death 11 May 2022 (aged 102) Nashville, Brown County, Indiana, USA Burial Acton Cemetery "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. BASSETT, Betty Jane 78, of St. Petersburg, passed away on June 22, 2014. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. [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. [97] Bassett had previously expressed interest in directing the year before. And to cross the water, to countries where people will never meet people who look like me. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 's "life to the page. Copyright 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. "[135] Bassett also spoke at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, introducing survivors of the previous year's Charleston church shooting, an incident about which she spoke during her remarks. Sorry! Join Facebook to connect with Betty Jane Bassett and others you may know. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. American actress Angela Evelyn Bassett was born on August 16, 1958. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Cremation Society of Minnesota, Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree. Friends can be as close as family. 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. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Benjamin B. Bassett Sr. and Brownie Younger Bassett of Winston-Salem, NC. Experiences, organizations, & how she spent her time. 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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. [44][45] Ann Hornaday noted her as among the "endless parade of actors who show up even for the briefest of appearances". [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. Mr. 3000 was a comedy in which Bassett costarred with Bernie Mac. [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. Rest up my country. 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. Visitation one hour before Mass. Full name. 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 . [131], In early 2007, Bassett donated $2,300 to the presidential primary campaign of Barack Obama. [111], In January 2018, Bassett joined the Fox first responder procedural drama 911, of which she is also a producer. 102 birth records, View "I began to get more awareness or information that her health was declining, and that she had developed Type 2 diabetes -- along with that came cardiovascular disease, and ultimately, she was lost to heart failure," Bassett said. Add to your scrapbook. The True Superhero of Diabetics. In 1993, when she was 58 years old, on January 20th, William J. Clinton became the 42nd President of the United States. Please try again later. Try again. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 78. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. [114][115][116][117] In July 2018, she portrayed CIA Director Erika Sloane in the action spy film Mission: Impossible Fallout. The health complications Bassett's mother experienced led the star to make changes in her own life. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Betty Jane Bassett Age. Betty Jane Bassett, mother of actor Angela Bassett, died Sunday. Verify and try again. Gilbert family member is 71. Who is Betty Bassett to you? [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. The Biography piece is collaborative, where we work together to present the facts. 7 years longer than The service will begin at 1:00 PM. But not iron-fist kind of strong, just self-assured. In 2018, Bassett began producing and starring as an LAPD patrol sergeant in the Fox drama series 9-1-1. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Weve updated the security on the site. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. "This is a career about images. Trivia. There was a problem getting your location. 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. She appeared in two August Wilson plays at the Yale Repertory Theatre under the direction of her long-time instructor Lloyd Richards. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. She sang and it was seen as contributing to the film's "blissful unreality". opened. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. GREAT NEWS! In my imagination we would have children and live in a real house. This is a carousel with slides. 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. Betty Jean Price Bassett. Singing in a film was a new experience for Bassett, who had never had to sing before and had always lip-synced.[94]. For her portrayal of Betty Shabazz in the latter, she earned an Image Award, while the movie itself had a mixed critical reception. See What AncientFaces Does to discover more about the community. Try again later. Try again later. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. [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. She annually attends events for children with diabetes and those in foster homes. 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. Try again later. "[65] Bassett earned positive reviews for her performance in the film, noted as being one of the more experienced actors involved. [136] After Clinton was defeated in the general election, Bassett tweeted, "Only 1455 days until November 3, 2020. "[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. Try again later. The broadcaster, 60, who lived with the . [15], Bassett earned industry attention and public recognition for her early performances in the films Boyz n the Hood (1991) and Malcolm X (1992). 22 Jun 2014. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? She felt it did a "wonderful job of bringing" The Notorious B.I.G. [92] It was announced in early June 2014 that Yaya DaCosta would play Houston in the film. Bassett soon looked for acting work in the New York theater. 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