For the latter, she won a Golden Globe Award and has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. 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. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. [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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. This browser does not support getting your location. [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). "[125], In December 2022, she was named as part of The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Power 100. J. Edgar Hoover, the Chief of the BOI, continued in his office and became the first Director of the FBI. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. A system error has occurred. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. After completing seventh grade, she was bused to Azalea Middle School for eighth and ninth grade. Start a FameChain Add to my FameChain. Played Cuba Gooding Jr. 's mother in Boyz n the Hood (1991). What is Betty's ethnicity and where did her parents, grandparents & great-grandparents come from? To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 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. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. [3][4][5] Bassett's middle name was given to her in honor of her aunt Evelyn. 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. Would you like to manage this memorial? There was an error deleting this problem. Died. [77] Bassett and Devine were noted as "superb, distinguished actresses" by Kirk Honeycutt of The Hollywood Reporter, but were seen as having been "asked to overdo every moment with permanent scowls and body language more suitable to Mortal Kombat. Daniel's parents were Daniel Bassett Sr and Brownie Bassett. "[106], In March 2017, Bassett appeared in "Ache", an episode of the television series Underground. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 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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. While her aunt did not have any children of her own, she "loved children, and she was good with them. . GREAT NEWS! Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. She also earned an Academy Award nomination but lost to Holly Hunter for The Piano. Resend Activation Email. American Actress. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Betty Jane Bassett (mother) Date of Birth: August 03, 1935. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. "[21], In 1997, she starred as the President's advisor in Contact. HAS A DEATH OCCURRED? [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. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Family members linked to this person will appear here. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Welcome to AncientFaces, a com "Thank you for helping me find my family & friends again so many years after I lost them. Angela Bassett. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Betty Bassett (37643963)? 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. Friends with Nancy Wilson, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Loni Love. She read the film's script and became interested. Where we share as we remember & make discoveries and connect with others to help answer questions. Bassett praised the writers, calling them "amazing". Her performances in two seasons of the FX horror anthology series American Horror Story, earned her nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 2014 and 2015. Star's mother vanished, when Angela was merely 10-months-old, and then suddenly showed up, when the girl grew older. Make sure that the file is a photo. Written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II (the first of their string of successful collaborations), audiences loved it. They first met at Yale School of Drama, then became a couple over a decade later after their paths crossed again in Los Angeles. [126], Bassett married actor Courtney B. Vance in 1997. Search above to list available cemeteries. A popular talk show, it was number 1 in the ratings since its debut. In 2013, Bassett appeared on FX TV show American Horror Story: Coven[73] as Marie Laveau, a voodoo witch. She is an active Ambassador of UNICEF for the United States and a member of the West Angeles Church of God in Christ. ST. PETERSBURG Betty Jane Bassett, mother of film and television actress Angela Bassett, died Sunday. The first film Bassett appeared in that year was Supernova, where she played a medical officer. [22][23] Marc Bernardin of Entertainment Weekly wrote that Bassett "gave the performance of a lifetime" portraying Turner in the biopic. "She had high expectations for her two daughters and [was] under a great deal of stress, I think, being a single mom and just trying to make ends meet, but she always pushed my sister and I to be our best, to educate ourselves, to be independent, be able to take care of ourselves," Bassett said during a recent interview with "Good Morning America.". Photos, memories, family stories & discoveries are unique to you, and only you can control. Please reset your password. I'm nice too. 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. Link to family and friends whose lives she impacted. Add to your scrapbook. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. In May 2017, Bassett appeared in an episode of Master of None, portraying major character Denise's mother Catherine. She had children Angela Evelyn Bassett and Dannette Belinda Bassett. 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. [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. Overall, Bassett viewed the film as authentic. She was 78. In The Rosa Parks Story, Bassett was cast as Rosa Parks. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Bassett and her sister D'nette grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida with their mother. Add Betty's family friends, and her friends from childhood through adulthood. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Failed to delete memorial. It's celluloid; they last for ever. The Biography piece is collaborative, where we work together to present the facts. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. [7] Bassett did not see her father again for several years, until she attended her grandmother's funeral. 1. [132] Bassett supported Obama in his reelection campaign. In 1961, when she was 26 years old, on January 20th, John F. Kennedy became the 35th President of the United States. Bassett also became an ambassador for the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Associations "Know Diabetes by Heart" initiative in 2019. Her mother, Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett, passed away on June 22, 2014. Learn more about managing a memorial Birth 27 Jun 1919 Death 11 May 2022 (aged 102) Nashville, Brown County, Indiana, USA Burial Acton Cemetery GREAT NEWS! American actress Angela Evelyn Bassett is an American actress who is known for her work in film and television since the late 1980s. She was the only member of Bassett's family to have gone to both college and graduate school. [92] She appeared in the 2013 film Black Nativity. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [97] Bassett had previously expressed interest in directing the year before. 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. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Failed to report flower. She is survived by her daughters, Angela Bassett Vance and Dannette Belinda Bassett; brothers, Ralph and Garland. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett was born on August 3, 1935 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida United States. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 22 Jun 2014. [50] Bassett appeared in the television film Time Bomb the same year. Betty Jean Price Bassett. [131], In early 2007, Bassett donated $2,300 to the presidential primary campaign of Barack Obama. BASSETT, Betty Jane 78, of St. Petersburg, passed away on June 22, 2014. Daughter of Leroy Gilbert and Emma Jean Gilbert [91] Bassett described working with Morgan Freeman as wonderful, but she admitted to being intimidated by him. ", Outside of her advocacy efforts, Bassett is also getting ready to film the highly anticipated "Black Panther" sequel, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. See What AncientFaces Does to discover more about the community. [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. We have set your language to Memorial Mass Tuesday, December 15th, 11:00 am at All Saints Catholic Church, 19795 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044. She was 78. [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. ", "I'm excited, as you can imagine, very excited," she said. cemeteries found in Bassett, Henry County, Virginia, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Angela Bassett is raising awareness of the devastating illness that took her mother years ago. WE ARE AVAILABLE 24/7CALL Minneapolis(612) 200-2777or duluth(218) 208-0377, Copyright 2022 |Terms of use & privacy policy. Played Cuba Gooding Jr. 's mother in Boyz n the Hood (1991). The critically acclaimed play by Katori Hall originally debuted in London's West End in 2009 and went on to win the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play. Please try again later. Please try again later. Her mother had Type 2 diabetes and Bassett said their family didn't see the "wolf at the door" in her healthbattle. "[38] She has turned down roles which she viewed as demeaning to her image. "[88] The film received mixed reviews, including negative reactions from Ilyasah Shabazz and Bernice King, the daughters of Betty Shabazz and Coretta Scott King. Learn more about managing a memorial. Wikipedia Profile Angela Bassett American actress People. 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. She was impressed with the preparation of director Antoine Fuqua, who she said "was just preparation to the hilt" and expressed her interest in working with him again. According to Bassett, the two bonded and that Palmer was as good an actress as any adult she had worked with. Learn more about managing a memorial . An "A" and "B" student for the most part, Bassett got her first "C" in physical education, and tried to convince her mother not to be disappointed by the grade. St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida United States. In 2014, she lost those battles. 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. His Other Children. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. She's the host of Know Diabetes by Heart, a joint fundraiser by the American Heart . This browser does not support getting your location. [79] The film was Bassett's second time working with Devine, as the pair had worked together previously in Waiting to Exhale. 102 birth records, View This is a carousel with slides. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Try again later. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. At the time of the film's release, she expressed her belief that her career would never receive such high-profile roles again. 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