Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? In 1985, Bassett made her first television appearance, as a prostitute in the made-for-TV movie Doubletake. Died. She also was among millions suffering from heart disease. becomes full Try again later. The initiative's upcoming "Know Diabetes by Heart at the Theater" virtual event is special for Bassett. In Vampire in Brooklyn, she played Rita Veder, a tortured cop with a dark secret. The actress said her mother's health complications arose later in life. [64] Bassett said she jumped at the chance to be part of the film after reading the script. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 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). 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. [83] Bassett also appeared as herself in I Ain't Scared Of You. It was announced in May 2014 that Bassett would make her directorial debut with Whitney, a TV film based on the life of Whitney Houston, who Bassett had worked with previously. In my imagination we would have children and live in a real house. She grew up with her sister D'nette and has a step-sister from her father's side. we begin to Show & Tell who they were during particular moments in their lives. Star's mother vanished, when Angela was merely 10-months-old, and then suddenly showed up, when the girl grew older. One of her first New York performances came in 1985 when she appeared in J. E. Franklin's Black Girl at Second Stage Theatre. Try again later. "[21], In 1997, she starred as the President's advisor in Contact. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. American actress Angela Evelyn Bassett is an American actress who is known for her work in film and television since the late 1980s. "[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. Facebook gives people the. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Trusted by millions of genealogists since 2003 Married December 24th 1949 in Perry, Wyomong County, New York. "[88] The film received mixed reviews, including negative reactions from Ilyasah Shabazz and Bernice King, the daughters of Betty Shabazz and Coretta Scott King. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Betty Jane Bassett Age. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. [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". Bush who was seeking his second term. [92] It was announced in early June 2014 that Yaya DaCosta would play Houston in the film. 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. She sang and it was seen as contributing to the film's "blissful unreality". There was an error deleting this problem. She joked to reporter Jennifer H. Cunningham, "Yes, I can sing you didn't ask how well!" The Upward Bound program is an academic and cultural enrichment program for underprivileged students. Share highlights of Betty's life. In 1993, when she was 58 years old, on January 20th, William J. Clinton became the 42nd President of the United States. 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. There was a problem getting your location. Preceded in death by husband, Ross. In November 2022, she reprised her role as Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. 78. [137], Bassett was initiated as an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority on July 13, 2013. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Year should not be greater than current year. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. She revealed the misconduct to her mother, Betty Jane Bassett who didn't hesitate to . We have set your language to The burial will be at Acton Cemetery following the service.Betty was a homemaker. In 2014, she lost those battles. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. [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]. 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. Copyright 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. [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. Failed to report flower. "[86] Bassett began filming her scenes during the latter part of the previous year. Try again later. Would you like to manage this memorial? She also directed its sixth episode, which aired on October 19, 2016. Try again. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. [59] Bassett joined the regular cast of ER for the show's final season (20082009). [52], Bassett provided her voice for the 2007 film Meet the Robinsons. Bassett's middle name was given to her in honor of her aunt Evelyn. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Angela Evelyn Bassett (born August 16, 1958) is an American actress. "We've come up with a program that is close to my heart, which blends education and entertainment -- artistic expression," she said. Angela was born to Betty Jane Bassett and Daniel Benjamin Bassett. At the time of the film's release, she expressed her belief that her career would never receive such high-profile roles again. 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? Many know Angela Bassett for playing strong female characters on screen and being an inspiration to many women, young and old. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. This account has been disabled. 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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Angela Bassett wishes her mother could see her career success almost 10 years on from her death. 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! You can always change this later in your Account settings. 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 . Bassett and her sister D'nette grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida with their mother. GREAT NEWS! [4] Ten months after Bassett was born, her mother became pregnant and had a second child, Bassett's sister D'nette. I have a cigarette in one hand, and I'm drinking. 46 death records. They first met at Yale School of Drama, then became a couple over a decade later after their paths crossed again in Los Angeles. In March 2016, Bassett appeared in London Has Fallen, reprising her role as Lynne Jacobs. [41], In 2003, she read from the WPA slave narratives in Unchained Memories. She is survived by her daughters, Angela Bassett Vance and Dannette Belinda Bassett; brothers, Ralph and Garland. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. ). Dutton.[13]. "[27], In 1998, Fatboy Slim sampled Bassett's voice from 1995's Strange Days, specifically the line "this is your life, right here, right now! 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). Oops, something didn't work. In the 1930s, about 100,000 former slaves were still living during the Great Depression, of which 2,300 were interviewed part of the Federal Writers' Project. American Actress. She also became narrator of the Magic Kingdom nighttime spectacular Disney Enchantment that premiered on October 1, 2021. Heart disease also affects the Black community at a disproportionate rate. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Oops, we were unable to send the email. I'm a black woman from America. [131], In early 2007, Bassett donated $2,300 to the presidential primary campaign of Barack Obama. 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. Co-creator Ryan Murphy praised Bassett in an interview with E! and you'll be alerted when others do the same. Weve updated the security on the site. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Welcome to AncientFaces, a com "Thank you for helping me find my family & friends again so many years after I lost them. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. [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. [34][35] Her other two films released in 2000 were Whispers: An Elephant's Tale and Boesman and Lena. According to Bassett, the two bonded and that Palmer was as good an actress as any adult she had worked with. [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]. Friends can be as close as family. For her portrayal of Betty Shabazz in the latter, she earned an Image Award, while the movie itself had a mixed critical reception. 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." Benjamin B. Bassett Sr. and Brownie Younger Bassett of Winston-Salem, NC. Her parents split up soon . Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 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. 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." Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? In 2010, Deadline Hollywood reported that Bassett would have a role in One Police Plaza. [120] Her performance in the sequel garnered her Best Supporting Actress awards at the 80th Golden Globe Awardsmaking her the first actor to win a major individual acting award for a film based on Marvel Comics[121]and at the 28th Critics' Choice Awards. [122][123], She is set to appear alongside Millie Bobby Brown in the Netflix film Damsel. She's the host of Know Diabetes by Heart, a joint fundraiser by the American Heart . J. Edgar Hoover, the Chief of the BOI, continued in his office and became the first Director of the FBI. [66][67], In 2010, Bassett lent her voice to portray First Lady Michelle Obama[68] on an episode of The Simpsons titled "Stealing First Base". Singing in a film was a new experience for Bassett, who had never had to sing before and had always lip-synced.[94]. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. She was then telephoned by director Frank Oz, who told her Robert De Niro would "like to meet with you". Start a FameChain Add to my FameChain. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. As a single mother, Betty stressed the importance of education for her children. In May 2017, Bassett appeared in an episode of Master of None, portraying major character Denise's mother Catherine. Share what Betty did for a living or if she had a career or profession. ", "I'm excited, as you can imagine, very excited," she said. The transcripts of the Slave Narratives collection of the Library of Congress is a record of slavery, bondage and misery. 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). The award-winning actress, 62, lost her mother, Betty Jane, in June 2014 to heart failure. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/244340508/betty-jane-bassett. The first film Bassett appeared in that year was Supernova, where she played a medical officer. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. HAS A DEATH OCCURRED? You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Bassett said, "The thing is that my character is thinking about how her husband has left her. There, Bassett met her father's daughter from his first marriage, Jean, who at twelve years old, was several years older than Bassett. She was 78. 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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. Bassett called the grade the "average," leading her mother to say she did not have "average kids." This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. [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. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Bassett soon looked for acting work in the New York theater. Born. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. [95] Her agent approached Ryan Murphy about her having a role in the series and he told the agent that she was the person he had in mind for Marie Laveau. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Bassett's mother lived in New York City with her father's brother and his wife when she met Bassett's father. In 2018, Bassett began producing and starring as an LAPD patrol sergeant in the Fox drama series 9-1-1. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Betty Bassett (176391755)? Try again later. Her role was seen as just an "extended cameo" by Brian Lowry of Variety. Bassett praised the writers, calling them "amazing". ", for his hit single "Right Here, Right Now". He was the son of Rev. View the profiles of people named Betty Jane Bassett. 102 birth records, View [139], In 2018, she received an honorary doctorate from Yale University and another from Old Dominion University in 2022.[140][141][142]. Betty Jane was an aid lady. The year she began attending was 1970, one year before the first year that busing was implemented to integrate public schools in St. Petersburg. Full name. 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: For the latter, she won a Golden Globe Award and has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. "[37], She appeared in the 2001 film The Score. Thanks for your help! "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. BY ANCESTRY.COM. 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. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. "[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. Survived by children, Mary (Roger) Wahl, Margaret (Ron) Saxrud, Richard (Nila) and David (Amy); 11 loving grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Bassett, Betty J. Where was Betty born and where did she live? Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Her father was an electrician and her mother worked as a nurse's aide. 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