In Vampire in Brooklyn, she played Rita Veder, a tortured cop with a dark secret. The musical ran for 2,212 performances originally and was made into a movie in 1954. GREAT NEWS! "[58] Bassett also had a role in Nothing But the Truth in 2008. ). [93] She was asked by the film's director, Kasi Lemmons, if she could sing and Bassett admitted to lying to get the role. Bassett called the recording "haunting," but noted that afterward she was "able to grab hold of the pain and re-create the scene." Actress Angela Bassett spoke Sunday at the Scientific Sessions conference about losing her mother to heart disease. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Actress Angela Bassett spoke Sunday at the Scientific Sessions conference about losing her mother to heart disease. Betty was a social worker, while Daniel was the son of a preacher. 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]. When you share, or just show that you care, the heart 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 appeared as Secret Service director Lynne Jacobs in the action thriller Olympus Has Fallen, released on March 22, 2013. 7 years longer than [71] Despite this, Bassett was taken "out of her element" with the arrangements made that accommodated the computer-generated effects. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Betty Jane Frith Bassett I found on Findagrave.com. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. [127] In the summer of 2005, they starred together in a production of His Girl Friday at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Betty Bassett (244340508)? 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. Share what Betty did for a living or if she had a career or profession. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. BY ANCESTRY.COM. Jane Moore gave an insight into her time as Sharon Osbourne's ghost writer, admitting that they 'argued' over the manuscript as she spoke on Loose Women.. Welcome to AncientFaces, a com "Thank you for helping me find my family & friends again so many years after I lost them. Ex-wife of Daniel Benjamin Bassett, Jr. There is a problem with your email/password. The Upward Bound program is an academic and cultural enrichment program for underprivileged students. Her Other Children. American actress Angela Evelyn Bassett was born on August 16, 1958. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. [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". [8] After graduating from Jordan Park Elementary School, she began being bussed out of her neighborhood to attend Disston Middle School for seventh grade. Despite this, her performance was given some positive attention, with Elizabeth Weitzman of New York Daily News saying Bassett "makes the movie hers". Date of Death: June 22, 2014 (age 78) Zodiac Sign: Leo. Now, the 61-year-old strong woman is opening up and telling her own story about experiencing sexual molestation as a child. Would you like to manage this memorial? Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Dannette Bassett. Bassett and her sister D'nette grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida with their mother. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. J. Edgar Hoover, the Chief of the BOI, continued in his office and became the first Director of the FBI. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. The Wilson plays featuring Bassett were Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (1984) and Joe Turner's Come and Gone (1986). She met Tina Turner twice, who advised her on details of her interpretation, from wigs and outfits to dancing styles. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Verify and try again. She called it her first time doing "this kind of movie" but expressed interest in seeing what her scenes looked like. "[86] Bassett began filming her scenes during the latter part of the previous year. 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. "[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. Please enter your email and password to sign in. She revealed the misconduct to her mother, Betty Jane Bassett who didn't hesitate to . According to Bassett, the two bonded and that Palmer was as good an actress as any adult she had worked with. The actress said her mother's health complications arose later in life. 's "life to the page. [59] Bassett joined the regular cast of ER for the show's final season (20082009). The health complications Bassett's mother experienced led the star to make changes in her own life. in Notorious (2009), and as Amanda Waller in Green Lantern (2011). She received another nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie. [104][105] Bassett appeared in American Horror Story: Roanoke. Try again later. Refresh this page to see various historical events that occurred during Betty's lifetime. Star's mother vanished, when Angela was merely 10-months-old, and then suddenly showed up, when the girl grew older. 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. "I have no doubt that it will be glorious, that it will be wonderful.". Biographies are our place to remember and discover more about the people important to us. Please try again later. [46], In 2004, she had roles in the films The Lazarus Child and Mr. 3000. 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. Bassett is a supporter of the Royal Theater Boys & Girls Club in her hometown of St. Petersburg, Florida. [11] At Yale, Bassett met her future husband Courtney B. Vance, a 1986 graduate of the drama school. [75][76] Bassett had a good feeling about the film from "the start",[72] and believed her character had a "real presence" in the film and felt she was active in the plot. 78. What is Betty's ethnicity and where did her parents, grandparents & great-grandparents come from? [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. "[78] Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Resend Activation Email. Bassett's middle name was given to her in honor of her aunt Evelyn. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. For her portrayal of Betty Shabazz in the latter, she earned an Image Award, while the movie itself had a mixed critical reception. Bassett soon looked for acting work in the New York theater. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. The difference this year, however, was that Bassett chose a unique way to honor her mom's legacy. She is an active Ambassador of UNICEF for the United States and a member of the West Angeles Church of God in Christ. and you'll be alerted when others do the same. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Failed to report flower. In The Rosa Parks Story, Bassett was cast as Rosa Parks. They first met at Yale School of Drama, then became a couple over a decade later after their paths crossed again in Los Angeles. The award-winning actress, 62, lost her mother, Betty Jane, in June 2014 to heart failure. Her mother was a social worker, while her father was a civil servant in NYC. We share yesterday, to build meaningful connections today, and preserve for tomorrow. [129][130], She is represented by the Executive Speakers Bureau of Memphis, Tennessee. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Angela Bassett is raising awareness of the devastating illness that took her mother years ago. Start a FameChain Add to my FameChain. "[88] The film received mixed reviews, including negative reactions from Ilyasah Shabazz and Bernice King, the daughters of Betty Shabazz and Coretta Scott King. In December 2018, she voiced the Decepticon villain 'Shatter' from the Transformers live-action film Bumblebee. [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. 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Drag images here or select from your computer for Betty Jane Plummer Bassett memorial. View the profiles of people named Betty Jane Bassett. Visitation one hour before Mass. [79] The film was Bassett's second time working with Devine, as the pair had worked together previously in Waiting to Exhale. Bassett described the then-recently filmed party scene and her character in Waiting to Exhale to the Orlando Sentinel. You can always change this later in your Account settings. When 2 or more people share their unique perspectives, Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. [128], Bassett is a supporter of programs for the arts, especially for youth. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. ST. PETERSBURG Betty Jane Bassett, mother of film and television actress Angela Bassett, died Sunday. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II (the first of their string of successful collaborations), audiences loved it. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37643963/betty-jane-bassett. we begin to Show & Tell who they were during particular moments in their lives. She grew up with her sister D'nette and has a step-sister from her father's side. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. cemeteries found in Bassett, Henry County, Virginia, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The last show aired on May 25, 2011. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. [136] After Clinton was defeated in the general election, Bassett tweeted, "Only 1455 days until November 3, 2020. [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. [41], In 2003, she read from the WPA slave narratives in Unchained Memories. Bassett's mother lived in New York City with her father's brother and his wife when she met Bassett's father. She was then telephoned by director Frank Oz, who told her Robert De Niro would "like to meet with you". Learn more about managing a memorial . 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. Children Together. Senator and a Congressman, both from the state of Massachusetts, as well as a Naval lieutenant in World War II. 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. Basset also voiced the character Six in the first-person shooter game, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. Learn more about managing a memorial. [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. 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For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 1. Resend Activation Email. a Reception to follow Mass. Preceded in death by husband, Ross. 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. Betty Jane Bassett Age. Thanks for your help! Her parents split up soon . Daniel's parents were Daniel Bassett Sr and Brownie Bassett. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. [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. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. One negative review, for example, judged that Malcolm X failed to "capture" the rage of Malcolm X's autobiography. There, Bassett met her father's daughter from his first marriage, Jean, who at twelve years old, was several years older than Bassett. [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. Dutton.[13]. Betty's immediate relatives including parents, siblings, partnerships and children in the Bassett family tree. ", 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. [31][32] Matthew Eng wrote of her "terrifically specific chemistry" with Meryl Streep. American Actress. He beat incumbent George H.W. She felt it did a "wonderful job of bringing" The Notorious B.I.G. Died. I'm a black woman from America. Bassett praised the writers, calling them "amazing". [26] Stephen Holden of The New York Times opined that Bassett was "largely wasted as a Presidential assistant. Heart disease also affects the Black community at a disproportionate rate. "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. 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. "[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. the average Gilbert family member Saturday 03 Aug 1935. [92] It was announced in early June 2014 that Yaya DaCosta would play Houston in the film. 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