This year's Mother's Day was hard for Angela Bassett. "[21] Upon its release, What's Love Got to Do with It received strong reviews that touted her performance as masterful. Her parents split up soon . [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's the host of Know Diabetes by Heart, a joint fundraiser by the American Heart . 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. [71] Despite this, Bassett was taken "out of her element" with the arrangements made that accommodated the computer-generated effects. Experiences, organizations, & how she spent her time. [108] Bassett and her sister D'nette grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida with their mother. 102 birth, 46 death, 35 marriage, 2 divorce, View She appeared in the 2008 film Gospel Hill. 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. Age 93 of Lakeville passed away December 7, 2015. [79] The film was Bassett's second time working with Devine, as the pair had worked together previously in Waiting to Exhale. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Resend Activation Email. Bassett also became an ambassador for the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Associations "Know Diabetes by Heart" initiative in 2019. Biographies are our place to remember and discover more about the people important to us. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. We have set your language to Did Betty serve in the military or did a war or conflict interfere with her life? Her mother, Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett, passed away on June 22, 2014. I think I'm a little bit more hyper and concerned about them than even myself sometimes.". Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. [139], In 2018, she received an honorary doctorate from Yale University and another from Old Dominion University in 2022.[140][141][142]. Bassett had previously worked with Craven on television shows. opened. [122][123], She is set to appear alongside Millie Bobby Brown in the Netflix film Damsel. Bassett raised her daughter, one of the city's most famous exports, in St. Petersburg, and in interviews the actor has. ", for his hit single "Right Here, Right Now". Betty Jane Bassett (born Gilbert) in FamilySearch Family Tree view all Immediate Family Daniel Benjamin Bassett, Jr. ex-husband Angela Bassett daughter Private child Emma Jean Gilbert mother Leroy Gilbert father Private sibling Private sibling Private sibling About Betty Jane Bassett notes From "FRIENDS: A Love Story" page 11-13: I thought you might like to see a memorial for Betty Jane Frith Bassett I found on Findagrave.com. Many know Angela Bassett for playing strong female characters on screen and being an inspiration to many women, young and old. 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. In 1943, she was only 8 years old when on March 31st, the Broadway musical Oklahoma! [92] She appeared in the 2013 film Black Nativity. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 0 cemeteries found in Acton, Marion County, Indiana, USA. She was married to. Basically, the four of us are sitting there talking about men and having some fun. The Wilson plays featuring Bassett were Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (1984) and Joe Turner's Come and Gone (1986). 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. "[125], In December 2022, she was named as part of The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Power 100. Bassett praised the writers, calling them "amazing". J. Edgar Hoover, the Chief of the BOI, continued in his office and became the first Director of the FBI. 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. Bassett felt it was important for her to get the assassination scene correct, and wondered how Betty "found the strength to keep going, to raise her family, to educate, to sustain them. #ProudOfHer". 25 years later, she played his sister in American Horror Story (2011). "I have no doubt that it will be glorious, that it will be wonderful.". Survived by children, Mary (Roger) Wahl, Margaret (Ron) Saxrud, Richard (Nila) and David (Amy); 11 loving grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. 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. Born. Ten months after Bassett was born, her mother became pregnant and had a . [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. 78. Betty Bassett Children. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. There is a problem with your email/password. This account has been disabled. 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. [8] After graduating from Jordan Park Elementary School, she began being bussed out of her neighborhood to attend Disston Middle School for seventh grade. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Search above to list available cemeteries. Children Together. Dannette Bassett. 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? Her Other Children. The first film Bassett appeared in that year was Supernova, where she played a medical officer. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. On television, Bassett has starred as Katherine Jackson in the miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992). "[38] She has turned down roles which she viewed as demeaning to her image. In Vampire in Brooklyn, she played Rita Veder, a tortured cop with a dark secret. This was a walk in the park. In May 2017, Bassett appeared in an episode of Master of None, portraying major character Denise's mother Catherine. Angela Bassett is raising awareness of the devastating illness that took her mother years ago. In 2010, Deadline Hollywood reported that Bassett would have a role in One Police Plaza. "[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. Unlock the mysteries of your family history and explore the rich tapestry of your past with AncientFaces. Memorial ID. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. "[65] Bassett earned positive reviews for her performance in the film, noted as being one of the more experienced actors involved. [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. daughter of Ernest Talmadge Frith & Gladys Cassady, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. becomes full Oops, we were unable to send the email. Despite this, her performance was given some positive attention, with Elizabeth Weitzman of New York Daily News saying Bassett "makes the movie hers". She called the decision to have a female African-American Secret Service director "a bold casting choice". Basset also voiced the character Six in the first-person shooter game, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. Year should not be greater than current year. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Make sure that the file is a photo. Senator and a Congressman, both from the state of Massachusetts, as well as a Naval lieutenant in World War II. 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! Bassett described the then-recently filmed party scene and her character in Waiting to Exhale to the Orlando Sentinel. . [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. [38] In addition to The Score, that year she also had a role in the television film Ruby's Bucket of Blood. The prolific actress's mom, Betty Jane Bassett, had type 2 diabetes and tragically died of heart disease. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. She sang and it was seen as contributing to the film's "blissful unreality". [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. [97] Bassett had previously expressed interest in directing the year before. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Refresh this page to see various historical events that occurred during Betty's lifetime. [11] At Yale, Bassett met her future husband Courtney B. Vance, a 1986 graduate of the drama school. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. 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? Add to your scrapbook. Learn more about merges. Bassett said, "The thing is that my character is thinking about how her husband has left her. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. In Strange Days, Bassett played Lornette "Mace" Mason, a chauffeur and bodyguard. 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. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. View the profiles of people named Betty Jane Bassett. 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. "[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. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 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. Invalid memorial. Bassett said in 2001 that she liked those roles and added: "That's the image that I like to put out there, and those are the parts I'm attracted to. The episode marks the third time a woman has directed the show. Bassett was featured in the 2012 film This Means War,[81] having been known to be attached to the film since two years prior. 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. [99], In the 2015 film Survivor, Bassett portrayed United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom Maureen Crane. Turner also did Bassett's make-up, leading Bassett to call her "supportive" and her "biggest fan. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Facebook gives people the. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? ). Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? 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. Angela Bassett. She met Tina Turner twice, who advised her on details of her interpretation, from wigs and outfits to dancing styles. 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. She had children Angela Evelyn Bassett and Dannette Belinda Bassett. Bassett's middle name was given to her in honor of her aunt Evelyn. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Try again. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Please enter your email and password to sign in. He was the son of Rev. And to cross the water, to countries where people will never meet people who look like me. Family members linked to this person will appear here. [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 award-winning actress, 62, lost her mother, Betty Jane, in June 2014 to heart failure. Married December 24th 1949 in Perry, Wyomong County, New York. So it becomes a bigger thing than me just becoming a movie star, and me just being on TV. 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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Learn more about managing a memorial. Despite the acclaim, Bassett said, on November 4, 2022, on Today with Hoda & Jenna, that after portraying Turner she "received no calls" for acting for about a year and a half. American Actress. She annually attends events for children with diabetes and those in foster homes. Gilbert family member is 71. Who is Betty Bassett to you? ST. PETERSBURG Betty Jane Bassett, mother of film and television actress Angela Bassett, died Sunday. [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. Betty Bassett Partner(s) Other Children. [14] Bassett moved to Los Angeles in 1988 for more acting jobs, with early guest spots on A Man Called Hawk and 227 (both 1989). 25 years later, she played his sister in American Horror Story (2011). All Rights Reserved. Link to family and friends whose lives she impacted. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? [44][45] Ann Hornaday noted her as among the "endless parade of actors who show up even for the briefest of appearances". Mr. 3000 was a comedy in which Bassett costarred with Bernie Mac. Bassett, Betty J. [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. 's "life to the page. Preceded in death by husband, Ross. Weve updated the security on the site. Daniel B. Bassett, Jr. married Betty Jane Gilbert Bassett. "[21], In 1997, she starred as the President's advisor in Contact. Bassett's mother lived in New York City with her father's brother and his wife when she met Bassett's father. based on information from your browser. One of her first New York performances came in 1985 when she appeared in J. E. Franklin's Black Girl at Second Stage Theatre. According to Bassett, the two bonded and that Palmer was as good an actress as any adult she had worked with. 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. Mom lived life to the fullest, and will be missed by all. To learn more about this movement's mission, and Angela Bassett herself, I . The award-winning actress, 62, lost her mother, Betty Jane, in June 2014 to heart failure. 78. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Please try again later. 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. "[106], In March 2017, Bassett appeared in "Ache", an episode of the television series Underground. 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. Co-creator Ryan Murphy praised Bassett in an interview with E! Please reset your password. Betty Jane Bassett Age. The Upward Bound program is an academic and cultural enrichment program for underprivileged students. Bassett was seen as a "terrific" fill in for Obama. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. [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. [84][85] Bassett had previously played Shabazz in both Malcolm X and Panther, but instead played Coretta Scott King opposite to Mary J. Blige, who played Shabazz. Learn more about merges . Even against. Daughter of Leroy Gilbert and Emma Jean Gilbert [31][32] Matthew Eng wrote of her "terrifically specific chemistry" with Meryl Streep. His Other Children. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37643963/betty-jane-bassett. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Thanks for your help! Select the next to any field to update. Year should not be greater than current year. There, Bassett met her father's daughter from his first marriage, Jean, who at twelve years old, was several years older than Bassett. Betty Jane was an aid lady. ===== Perry Recorder Thursday, December 29, 1949 Betty Gell, daughter of Mrs. Thomas Gell of Silver Springs, was united in marriage to William G. Bassett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy R. Bossett of 6 Bradford Street on Saturday. This browser does not support getting your location. 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. Try again later. In 2013, Bassett appeared on FX TV show American Horror Story: Coven[73] as Marie Laveau, a voodoo witch. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 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. This is a carousel with slides. "'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. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. The service will begin at 1:00 PM. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. [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. [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." Please enter a valid Memorial ID. [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. 102 birth records, View This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. In 2014, she lost those battles. Bassett's middle name was given to her in honor of her aunt Evelyn. There was a problem getting your location. Angela Bassett is raising awareness of the devastating illness that took her mother years ago. In March 2011, it was reported that Bassett had signed up for a lead role in the ABC pilot Identity. The difference this year, however, was that Bassett chose a unique way to honor her mom's legacy. Trusted by millions of genealogists since 2003 This is a carousel with slides. Try again later. [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. 0 cemeteries found in Bassett, Henry County, Virginia, USA. In my imagination we would have children and live in a real house. Heart disease also affects the Black community at a disproportionate rate. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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. Try again later. As a single mother, Betty stressed the importance of education for her children. 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