102 birth, 46 death, 35 marriage, 2 divorce, View Star's mother vanished, when Angela was merely 10-months-old, and then suddenly showed up, when the girl grew older. [96] Bassett's performance earned her a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie. [34][35] Her other two films released in 2000 were Whispers: An Elephant's Tale and Boesman and Lena. [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. 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. Please try again later. Betty Jane Bassett Age. 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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Share this memorial using social media sites or email. In November 2022, she reprised her role as Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. When 2 or more people share their unique perspectives, She described Betty Jane as a woman who was "strong willed" and "determined" throughout her life. Try again later. [103] a Betty Jane Plummer, 102, died on Wednesday May 11th at the home of her son Steve Bassett and daughter-in-law Leslie in Nashville, Indiana.Services for Betty will be held on Wednesday May 18th at the Southminster Presbyterian Church in Wanamaker, Indiana, where she had been a member since 1940.Visitation for friends and family will be from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at the church. Add to your scrapbook. Actress Angela Bassett spoke Sunday at the Scientific Sessions conference about losing her mother to heart disease. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. The FBI's responsibility is to "detect and prosecute crimes against the United States". Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. [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. [46], In 2004, she had roles in the films The Lazarus Child and Mr. 3000. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Betty Jane Plummer Bassett I found on Findagrave.com. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Failed to remove flower. In March 2011, it was reported that Bassett had signed up for a lead role in the ABC pilot Identity. Bassett's mother became more involved in her daughter's grades and told her and her sister the pair were going to college. Learn more about managing a memorial. "[30], In 1999, Bassett starred in Music of the Heart, once again collaborating with horror icon Wes Craven. Bassett was seen as a "terrific" fill in for Obama. Make sure that the file is a photo. But I have always maintained that [the roles] I cannot do because of the way I'm made up, or because of the way I think, I don't begrudge that there is someone else who has no issues with that. Failed to delete memorial. Daniel Benjamin Bassett Jr. 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 complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Verify and try again. Learn more about managing a memorial . Over the course of her career, Bassett has received multiple awards and nominations, including two Golden Globe Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award (Outstanding Cast for Black Panther), two Critics' Choice Awards, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards, seven Emmy Awards and a BAFTA Award. To use this feature, use a newer browser. She joked to reporter Jennifer H. Cunningham, "Yes, I can sing you didn't ask how well!" Include gps location with grave photos where possible. She had children Angela Evelyn Bassett and Dannette Belinda Bassett. born 1958, age 60 American Actress. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. In 2018, Bassett began producing and starring as an LAPD patrol sergeant in the Fox drama series 9-1-1. Angela Evelyn Bassett (born August 16, 1958) is an American actress. [48][49], In the 2006 film Akeelah and the Bee, Bassett portrayed Tanya Anderson, the mother of the film's lead, Akeelah, played by Keke Palmer. Add Betty's family friends, and her friends from childhood through adulthood. Learn more about merges. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. She was married to. Overall, Bassett viewed the film as authentic. There was an error deleting this problem. Friends can be as close as family. 22 Jun 2014. Discover how our Uncovering Our Shared Memories: An Introduction to the Community Standards at AncientFaces 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). Join Facebook to connect with Betty Jane Bassett and others you may know. To use this feature, use a newer browser. [114][115][116][117] In July 2018, she portrayed CIA Director Erika Sloane in the action spy film Mission: Impossible Fallout. [136] After Clinton was defeated in the general election, Bassett tweeted, "Only 1455 days until November 3, 2020. Singing in a film was a new experience for Bassett, who had never had to sing before and had always lip-synced.[94]. At the time of the film's release, she called both Bernie Mac and Laurence Fishburne, who she had worked with in the past, her "favorites" and said the pair were both "highly professional and extraordinarily talented. Bassett, Betty J. [70] Bassett said working on the film was "a lot of fun" and that she enjoyed being a part of it. She appeared in two August Wilson plays at the Yale Repertory Theatre under the direction of her long-time instructor Lloyd Richards. Angela Bassett. "[86] Bassett began filming her scenes during the latter part of the previous year. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Now, the 61-year-old strong woman is opening up and telling her own story about experiencing sexual molestation as a child. American actress Angela Evelyn Bassett was born on August 16, 1958. Rest up my country. In The Rosa Parks Story, Bassett was cast as Rosa Parks. . There was a problem getting your location. [25] Bassett's character in Waiting to Exhale, Bernadine Harris, was betrayed by her husband and in revenge she set fire to his entire wardrobe and vehicle, then sold what was left for one dollar. "[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 Strange Days, Bassett played Lornette "Mace" Mason, a chauffeur and bodyguard. Link to family and friends whose lives she impacted. Bassett raised her daughter, one of the city's most famous exports, in St. Petersburg, and in interviews the actor has. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Bio Angela Bassett, best known for being a Movie Actress, was born in Harlem, New York City, New York, USA on Saturday, August 16, 1958. ", "I'm excited, as you can imagine, very excited," she said. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? [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. See What AncientFaces Does to discover more about the community. In 2010, Deadline Hollywood reported that Bassett would have a role in One Police Plaza. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Angela Bassett wishes her mother could see her career success almost 10 years on from her death. 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. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. In 1961, when she was 26 years old, on January 20th, John F. Kennedy became the 35th President of the United States. 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. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. A system error has occurred. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Children Together. Daniel Bassett Bio Details. Start a FameChain Add to my FameChain. [93] She was asked by the film's director, Kasi Lemmons, if she could sing and Bassett admitted to lying to get the role. I'm a black woman from America. In my imagination we would have children and live in a real house. Played Cuba Gooding Jr. 's mother in Boyz n the Hood (1991). Betty Jane was an aid lady. For the latter, she won a Golden Globe Award and has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. [74], She also appeared in the 2011 film Jumping the Broom, playing the matriarch of a wealthy family. [133], Bassett attended the second inauguration of Barack Obama on January 21, 2013. 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In March 2016, Bassett appeared in London Has Fallen, reprising her role as Lynne Jacobs. [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. . All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Weve updated the security on the site. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Benjamin B. Bassett Sr. and Brownie Younger Bassett of Winston-Salem, NC. St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida United States. 1. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. [118], Bassett provided the voice of Dorothea Williams in the Pixar animated film Soul, which was released on Disney+ on December 25, 2020. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 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. Betty Jane Bassett (mother) Date of Birth: August 03, 1935. "[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. [98] On June 11, 2014, Ruby Dee died from natural causes. She also was among millions suffering from heart disease. Please reset your password. Angela Bassett is raising awareness of the devastating illness that took her mother years ago. Her mother was a social worker, while her father was a civil servant in NYC. J. Edgar Hoover, the Chief of the BOI, continued in his office and became the first Director of the FBI. 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. The production opened on Broadway on October 13, 2011. Try again later. "[15] In an interview with the Orlando Sentinel, Bassett described going to one of Turner's concerts and crying profusely, and stated that, upon realizing that she knew some of Turner's dance moves, she was "almost a river of tears. But not iron-fist kind of strong, just self-assured. #ProudOfHer". Photos, memories, family stories & discoveries are unique to you, and only you can control. Born. Help paint a picture of Betty so that she is always remembered. [80] Director Salim Akil said Bassett's presence quietly makes a big difference.[72]. [59] Bassett joined the regular cast of ER for the show's final season (20082009). Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. All Rights Reserved. Also in 1998, Bassett starred in How Stella Got Her Groove Back, once again collaborating with McMillan. 46 death records. Co-creator Ryan Murphy praised Bassett in an interview with E! She met Tina Turner twice, who advised her on details of her interpretation, from wigs and outfits to dancing styles. born 1958, age 60 with Daniel Bassett. Daniel's parents were Daniel Bassett Sr and Brownie Bassett. Bassett was reported to have a role in the film in June 2012, the month before filming began. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. After graduation, Bassett worked as a receptionist for a beauty salon and as a photo researcher. 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. In 2014, she lost those battles. Share memories and family stories, photos, or ask questions. Betty was a social worker, while Daniel was the son of a preacher. Failed to delete memorial. Please enter a valid Memorial ID. Saturday 03 Aug 1935. We share yesterday, to build meaningful connections today, and preserve for tomorrow. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. He had previously been a U.S. Betty's immediate relatives including parents, siblings, partnerships and children in the Bassett family tree. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/244340508/betty-jane-bassett. Died. Betty Bassett Partner(s) Other Children. As a single mother, Betty stressed the importance of education for her children. She also directed its sixth episode, which aired on October 19, 2016. Memorial has already been merged. While her aunt did not have any children of her own, she "loved children, and she was good with them. Bassett had her breakthrough portraying singer Tina Turner in the biopic What's Love Got to Do with It (1993), which won her a Golden Globe Award and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. Visitation one hour before Mass. Experiences, organizations, & how she spent her time. [4] Ten months after Bassett was born, her mother became pregnant and had a second child, Bassett's sister D'nette. Age 93 of Lakeville passed away December 7, 2015. Try again later. She felt it did a "wonderful job of bringing" The Notorious B.I.G. "[78] Would you like to manage this memorial? Invalid memorial. The following year, in 2002, Bassett acted in Sunshine State and The Rosa Parks Story. Daughter of Leroy Gilbert and Emma Jean Gilbert She was 78. 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. Bassett's middle name was given to her in honor of her aunt Evelyn. Sister of Private; Private and Private. She's the host of Know Diabetes by Heart, a joint fundraiser by the American Heart . ST. PETERSBURG Betty Jane Bassett, mother of film and television actress Angela Bassett, died Sunday. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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. My people were slaves in America, and even though we're free on paper and in law, I'm not going to allow you to enslave me on film, in celluloid, for all to see. [137], Bassett was initiated as an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority on July 13, 2013. Survived by children, Mary (Roger) Wahl, Margaret (Ron) Saxrud, Richard (Nila) and David (Amy); 11 loving grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Unlock the mysteries of your family history and explore the rich tapestry of your past with AncientFaces. She also was among millions suffering from heart disease. [124], Bassett has portrayed real life African-American women who are usually strong and intelligent. 102 birth records, View "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. Bassett and her sister D'nette grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida with their mother. [104][105] Bassett appeared in American Horror Story: Roanoke. 22 Jun 2014. ). 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. [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. Date of Death: June 22, 2014 (age 78) Zodiac Sign: Leo. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. In 2019, she joined the cast of Gunpowder Milkshake. [41], In 2003, she read from the WPA slave narratives in Unchained Memories. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Betty Bassett (37643963)? 78. Resend Activation Email. [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. Memorial ID. She said she felt "motivated" to raise awareness of the initiative's purpose and highlight the link between Type 2 diabetes and heart disease because of her family's history. In 2003, she had roles in the Bassett family tree Jennifer Cunningham. Fill in for Obama rich tapestry of your family history and explore the rich of. 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