This browser does not support getting your location. [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]. ===== 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. [8] After graduating from Jordan Park Elementary School, she began being bussed out of her neighborhood to attend Disston Middle School for seventh grade. [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. ST. PETERSBURG Betty Jane Bassett, mother of film and television actress Angela Bassett, died Sunday. 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. Her Other Children. 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? But not iron-fist kind of strong, just self-assured. [26] Stephen Holden of The New York Times opined that Bassett was "largely wasted as a Presidential assistant. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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. "[21], In 1997, she starred as the President's advisor in Contact. She called the decision to have a female African-American Secret Service director "a bold casting choice". [38] In addition to The Score, that year she also had a role in the television film Ruby's Bucket of Blood. In March 2016, Bassett appeared in London Has Fallen, reprising her role as Lynne Jacobs. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. In Vampire in Brooklyn, she played Rita Veder, a tortured cop with a dark secret. She was also nominated for an Academy Award in the same category, which made her the first person in a Marvel Studios movie to be nominated for an Academy Award in any acting category. 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.. The burial will be at Acton Cemetery following the service.Betty was a homemaker. Would you like to manage this memorial? Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 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. Her parents split up soon . This account has been disabled. [104][105] Bassett appeared in American Horror Story: Roanoke. ", "I'm excited, as you can imagine, very excited," she said. 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. "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. We have set your language to Oops, something didn't work. "[30], In 1999, Bassett starred in Music of the Heart, once again collaborating with horror icon Wes Craven. BASSETT, Betty Jane 78, of St. Petersburg, passed away on June 22, 2014. Date of Death: June 22, 2014 (age 78) Zodiac Sign: Leo. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Bassett was also classmates with actor Charles S. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Betty Bassett (244340508)? 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. To use this feature, use a newer browser. [124], Bassett has portrayed real life African-American women who are usually strong and intelligent. 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. "[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! [127] In the summer of 2005, they starred together in a production of His Girl Friday at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Refresh this page to see various historical events that occurred during Betty's lifetime. It was pretty easy compared to some of the roles I've done that call for so much emotion or physicality." Bassett's mother lived in New York City with her father's brother and his wife when she met Bassett's father. 22 Jun 2014. She appeared in the 2008 film Gospel Hill. She read the film's script and became interested. [126], Bassett married actor Courtney B. Vance in 1997. She felt it did a "wonderful job of bringing" The Notorious B.I.G. Children Together. ", for his hit single "Right Here, Right Now". Oops, something didn't work. [22][23] Marc Bernardin of Entertainment Weekly wrote that Bassett "gave the performance of a lifetime" portraying Turner in the biopic. In 2014, she lost those battles. [7] Bassett did not see her father again for several years, until she attended her grandmother's funeral. Try again later. Overall, Bassett viewed the film as authentic. She was 78. The episode marks the third time a woman has directed the show. Verify and try again. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Resend Activation Email. The average age of 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. [122][123], She is set to appear alongside Millie Bobby Brown in the Netflix film Damsel. "[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. Link to family and friends whose lives she impacted. Year should not be greater than current year. There was a problem getting your location. 1. 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. The difference this year, however, was that Bassett chose a unique way to honor her mom's legacy. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Her father was an electrician and her mother worked as a nurse's aide. Memorial ID. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 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. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. [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. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. [74], She also appeared in the 2011 film Jumping the Broom, playing the matriarch of a wealthy family. Try again. 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. [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). Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. She annually attends events for children with diabetes and those in foster homes. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. American actress Angela Evelyn Bassett is an American actress who is known for her work in film and television since the late 1980s. Are you a close relative of Betty? born 1958, age 60 American Actress. [131], In early 2007, Bassett donated $2,300 to the presidential primary campaign of Barack Obama. [102] Bassett noted it was "the very first sequel I've ever done" and that she had been excited at the prospect of another film after the initial success of Olympus Has Fallen. [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. ). The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. 's "life to the page. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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. Select the next to any field to update. What schools or universities did Betty attend? Angela Bassett wishes her mother could see her career success almost 10 years on from her death. [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". Survived by children, Mary (Roger) Wahl, Margaret (Ron) Saxrud, Richard (Nila) and David (Amy); 11 loving grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. [73] In 2011, Bassett co-starred with Samuel L. Jackson in the play The Mountaintop a fictionalized depiction of the night before the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (Jackson portrays MLK) while at the Lorraine Motel. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Clinton won 43.01% of the popular vote to Bush's 37.45%. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. [119] Bush who was seeking his second term. Also in 1998, Bassett starred in How Stella Got Her Groove Back, once again collaborating with McMillan. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Invalid memorial. Betty was a social worker, while Daniel was the son of a preacher. [111], In January 2018, Bassett joined the Fox first responder procedural drama 911, of which she is also a producer. 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. 0 cemeteries found in Bassett, Henry County, Virginia, USA. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. The True Superhero of Diabetics. "[36] Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times wrote Bassett captured all of her character's "mercurial mood swings" and both Bassett and her costar Danny Glover "rise to the challenge of these larger-than-life roles, just as you would expect. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. She received another nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. [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. 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 soon looked for acting work in the New York theater. Try again later. 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. 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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." Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Daniel B. Bassett, Jr. married Betty Jane Gilbert Bassett. Preceded in death by husband, Ross. It's celluloid; they last for ever. Her mother had Type 2 diabetes and Bassett said their family didn't see the "wolf at the door" in her health battle. There was an error deleting this problem. After completing seventh grade, she was bused to Azalea Middle School for eighth and ninth grade. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Dannette Bassett. 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). "I have no doubt that it will be glorious, that it will be wonderful.". Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. After graduation, Bassett worked as a receptionist for a beauty salon and as a photo researcher. Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett was born on August 3, 1935 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida United States. This section is to introduce Betty Bassett with highlights of her life and how she is remembered. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 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. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. In 1986, by the time she was 51 years old, on September 8th, the Oprah Winfrey Show went into national syndication. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. You can always change this later in your Account settings. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Facebook gives people the. Angela Bassett. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Actress Angela Bassett spoke Sunday at the Scientific Sessions conference about losing her mother to heart disease. Sorry! Explore historical records and family tree profiles about Betty Bassett on MyHeritage, the world's family history network. Basset also voiced the character Six in the first-person shooter game, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. Share memories and family stories, photos, or ask questions. He beat incumbent George H.W. Bassett also became an ambassador for the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Associations "Know Diabetes by Heart" initiative in 2019. Weve updated the security on the site. [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. and you'll be alerted when others do the same. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Unfortunately, not much is known about her except for her name. Please enter a valid Memorial ID. [70] Bassett said working on the film was "a lot of fun" and that she enjoyed being a part of it. Survived by children, Mary (Roger) Wahl, Margaret (Ron) Saxrud, Richard (Nila) and David (Amy); 11 loving grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. born 1958, age 60 with Daniel Bassett. "This is a career about images. Failed to report flower. 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. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Betty Bassett (37643963)? [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". 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. 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