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This browser does not support getting your location. The Upward Bound program is an academic and cultural enrichment program for underprivileged students. Geni requires JavaScript! [44][45] Ann Hornaday noted her as among the "endless parade of actors who show up even for the briefest of appearances". [10], Bassett studied at Yale University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies in 1980. Bassett's middle name was given to her in honor of her aunt Evelyn. [70] Bassett said working on the film was "a lot of fun" and that she enjoyed being a part of it. [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. 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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. 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. Bassett had previously worked with her on Betty and Coretta and was reported to attend the Riverside Church memorial for Dee on September 20, 2014. She was the only member of Bassett's family to have gone to both college and graduate school. [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. Bassett's middle name was given to her in honor of her aunt Evelyn. 102 birth records, View 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 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. [134] She endorsed Hillary Clinton for president during the 2016 United States presidential election, saying "Bar none, Clinton would make a great president. with Daniel Bassett. "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. GREAT NEWS! She joked to reporter Jennifer H. Cunningham, "Yes, I can sing you didn't ask how well!" AncientFaces is a place where our memories live. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Actress who earned an Academy Award nomination for her role as Tina Turner in the 1993 biopic What's Love Got to Do with It. Her mother had Type 2 diabetes and Bassett said their family didn't see the "wolf at the door" in her healthbattle. Co-creator Ryan Murphy praised Bassett in an interview with E! The broadcaster, 60, who lived with the . [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. But not iron-fist kind of strong, just self-assured. [104][105] Bassett appeared in American Horror Story: Roanoke. Learn more about merges. Betty Jane Bassett, mother of actor Angela Bassett, died Sunday. [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. During Bassett's long career in show business, she has experienced nearly every emotion, whether it was through exhilarating storytelling on screen or real life family tragedies. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Betty Jane Frith Bassett I found on Findagrave.com. [59] Bassett joined the regular cast of ER for the show's final season (20082009). 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[64] Bassett said she jumped at the chance to be part of the film after reading the script. Refresh this page to see various historical events that occurred during Betty's lifetime. At the time of the film's release, she expressed her belief that her career would never receive such high-profile roles again. born 1958, age 60 American Actress. "[58] Bassett also had a role in Nothing But the Truth in 2008. She has also played Queen Ramonda in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Black Panther (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). Please reset your password. Bassett's husband Courtney Vance played her television husband on ER as Russell Banfield. Age 93 of Lakeville passed away December 7, 2015. His Other Children. Friends with Nancy Wilson, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Loni Love. Bassett's mother lived in New York City with her father's brother and his wife when she met Bassett's father. "[65] Bassett earned positive reviews for her performance in the film, noted as being one of the more experienced actors involved. [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. "[21], In 1997, she starred as the President's advisor in Contact. Senator and a Congressman, both from the state of Massachusetts, as well as a Naval lieutenant in World War II. Survived by children, Mary (Roger) Wahl, Margaret (Ron) Saxrud, Richard (Nila) and David (Amy); 11 loving grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. 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. Please reset your password. Try again later. Bassett had previously worked with Craven on television shows. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Bassett, Betty J. 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She also directed its sixth episode, which aired on October 19, 2016. Benjamin B. Bassett Sr. and Brownie Younger Bassett of Winston-Salem, NC. The service will begin at 1:00 PM. becomes full Who were the people in Betty's life? He beat incumbent George H.W. 25 years later, she played his sister in American Horror Story (2011). [138], She is Pentecostal Evangelical Christian and a member of the West Angeles Church of God in Christ (Church of God in Christ), located in Los Angeles. Year should not be greater than current year. Learn more about managing a memorial . [69] Bassett was also cast in the superhero film Green Lantern, released in 2011, as notable DC Comics character Amanda Waller. Angela Evelyn Bassett was born on August 16, 1958 in New York City, to Betty Jane (Gilbert), a social worker, and Daniel Benjamin Bassett, a preacher's son. Learn more about merges . Where was Betty born and where did she live? She annually attends events for children with diabetes and those in foster homes. 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. Bassett also became an ambassador for the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Associations "Know Diabetes by Heart" initiative in 2019. She was 78. Angela Bassett. You cannot merge a memorial into itself. [31][32] Matthew Eng wrote of her "terrifically specific chemistry" with Meryl Streep. Search above to list available cemeteries. 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. Written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II (the first of their string of successful collaborations), audiences loved it. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Memorial has already been merged. 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. [42][43] That year she also appeared in the film Masked and Anonymous, playing a mistress. [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]. For the latter, she won a Golden Globe Award and has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. ", Outside of her advocacy efforts, Bassett is also getting ready to film the highly anticipated "Black Panther" sequel, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. BASSETT, Betty Jane 78, of St. Petersburg, passed away on June 22, 2014. [132] Bassett supported Obama in his reelection campaign. [4] Ten months after Bassett was born, her mother became pregnant and had a second child, Bassett's sister D'nette. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? The True Superhero of Diabetics. based on information from your browser. In 2010, Deadline Hollywood reported that Bassett would have a role in One Police Plaza. Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett was born on August 3, 1935 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida United States. One negative review, for example, judged that Malcolm X failed to "capture" the rage of Malcolm X's autobiography. "This is a career about images. 22 Jun 2014. [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. 78. Betty Bassett Partner(s) Other Children. Wikipedia Profile Angela Bassett American actress People. Despite this, her performance was given some positive attention, with Elizabeth Weitzman of New York Daily News saying Bassett "makes the movie hers". [111], In January 2018, Bassett joined the Fox first responder procedural drama 911, of which she is also a producer. [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. Betty Jean Price Bassett. She was excited to work with Eddie Murphy in Vampire in Brooklyn, as well as director Wes Craven. Family members linked to this person will appear here. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. Unfortunately, not much is known about her except for her name. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Bassett said, "The thing is that my character is thinking about how her husband has left her. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. 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." She's the host of Know Diabetes by Heart, a joint fundraiser by the American Heart . [96] Bassett's performance earned her a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie. 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"[47] The only film she appeared in during the following year was Mr. and Mrs. Smith in an uncredited voice role. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Copyright 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. #ProudOfHer". It was the second year the actress spent without her mom, Betty Jane Bassett, and coming up on the third year since her June 2014 death. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? She revealed the misconduct to her mother, Betty Jane Bassett who didn't hesitate to . [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. [71] Bassett's and Loretta Devine's performances in the film were called "in some ways too fierce for the room, offering nuances of hostility and hurt that the movie cannot really handle" and contributing to the "unevenness of the performances" in the film. Memorial ID. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. I'm a black woman from America. Betty Jane Bassett Age. 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. 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. Her mother had Type 2 diabetes and Bassett said their family didn't see the "wolf at the door" in her health battle. 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. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Learn more about merges. She was 78. [89][90] In an interview with The Huffington Post, Bassett noted that there had "never been a female head of the Secret Service, much less a woman of color". Add to your scrapbook. She raised her family in Wanamaker and worked part-time as a substitute teacher and kindergarten assistant.She is survived by Steve Bassett, David Bassett, Anne Watkins, step-daughter Marjorie Bramer, seventeen grandchildren, and twenty-nine great-grandchildren.Arrangements entrusted to Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory-Greenwood Chapel.Published by Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory - Greenwood Chapel on May 16, 2022. "[125], In December 2022, she was named as part of The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Power 100. Betty Bassett Children. Her mother, Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett, passed away on June 22, 2014. 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. 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. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Betty Jane Plummer Bassett I found on Findagrave.com. Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett was born on August 3, 1935 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida United States. She was then telephoned by director Frank Oz, who told her Robert De Niro would "like to meet with you". Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. "[135] Bassett also spoke at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, introducing survivors of the previous year's Charleston church shooting, an incident about which she spoke during her remarks. . [113], In February 2018, Bassett starred in the acclaimed Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Black Panther as Queen Ramonda, mother of the titular character; she briefly reprised the role the following year in Avengers: Endgame. 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]. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. According to Bassett, the two bonded and that Palmer was as good an actress as any adult she had worked with. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. cemeteries found in Bassett, Henry County, Virginia, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [7] Bassett did not see her father again for several years, until she attended her grandmother's funeral. St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida United States. Join Facebook to connect with Betty Jane Bassett and others you may know. In 2018, Bassett began producing and starring as an LAPD patrol sergeant in the Fox drama series 9-1-1. Saturday 03 Aug 1935. ). In June 2012, she made an appearance at the St. Petersburg office of his campaign and said the election was not one "where we can sit on the sidelines". Sorry! Betty Jane Bassett (mother) Date of Birth: August 03, 1935. [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. There was an error deleting this problem. Oops, something didn't work. ). Dutton.[13]. GREAT NEWS! This account has been disabled. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. She also earned an Academy Award nomination but lost to Holly Hunter for The Piano. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. [91] Bassett described working with Morgan Freeman as wonderful, but she admitted to being intimidated by him. 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. Dannette Bassett. And to cross the water, to countries where people will never meet people who look like me. When you share, or just show that you care, the heart Her mother, Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett, passed away on June 22, 2014. David married Betty Jane Bassett, a social worker, on June 24, 1959, in Forsyth, North Carolina, US, but divorced her when their daughters were young. cemeteries found in Acton, Marion County, Indiana, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Bassett called the grade the "average," leading her mother to say she did not have "average kids." Where we share as we remember & make discoveries and connect with others to help answer questions. While being asked about what drew her to play real-life women, Bassett answered "The respect that I have for their livestheir stories, vulnerabilities, strength, and resolve. [93] She was asked by the film's director, Kasi Lemmons, if she could sing and Bassett admitted to lying to get the role. Basically, the four of us are sitting there talking about men and having some fun. 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 . 0 cemeteries found in Acton, Marion County, Indiana, USA. Try again later. So it becomes a bigger thing than me just becoming a movie star, and me just being on TV. [80] Director Salim Akil said Bassett's presence quietly makes a big difference.[72]. Bassett is a supporter of the Royal Theater Boys & Girls Club in her hometown of St. Petersburg, Florida. Her mother was a social worker, while her father was a civil servant in NYC. Bassett was also classmates with actor Charles S. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. The difference this year, however, was that Bassett chose a unique way to honor her mom's legacy. [71] Despite this, Bassett was taken "out of her element" with the arrangements made that accommodated the computer-generated effects. American Actress. Married December 24th 1949 in Perry, Wyomong County, New York. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. [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]. Bassett was featured in the 2012 film This Means War,[81] having been known to be attached to the film since two years prior. Rest up my country. Resend Activation Email. "[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. Many know Angela Bassett for playing strong female characters on screen and being an inspiration to many women, young and old. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Bassett says she and the other participants did not see themselves as underprivileged. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. ===== 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. I think I'm a little bit more hyper and concerned about them than even myself sometimes.". The prolific actress's mom, Betty Jane Bassett, had type 2 diabetes and tragically died of heart disease. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. There was a problem 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. 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