22 Jun 2014. When asked if the film was much easier to act in than the more intense roles she had in the past, Bassett responded, "This was much easier. Verify and try again. In Strange Days, Bassett played Lornette "Mace" Mason, a chauffeur and bodyguard. [34][35] Her other two films released in 2000 were Whispers: An Elephant's Tale and Boesman and Lena. She also was among millions suffering from heart disease. Bassett, Betty J. Betty Jane was an aid lady. The actress said her mother's health complications arose later in life. There is a problem with your email/password. Bassett was seen as a "terrific" fill in for Obama. [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. [38] In addition to The Score, that year she also had a role in the television film Ruby's Bucket of Blood. 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. [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. Age 93 of Lakeville passed away December 7, 2015. This was a walk in the park. Drag images here or select from your computer for Betty Jane Frith Bassett memorial. An independent candidate, Ross Perot, won 18.91% - the most votes for an independent candidate since Teddy Roosevelt's run for President in 1912. Angela Bassett is raising awareness of the devastating illness that took her mother years ago. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. [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. The initiative's upcoming "Know Diabetes by Heart at the Theater" virtual event is special for Bassett. They first met at Yale School of Drama, then became a couple over a decade later after their paths crossed again in Los Angeles. She had children Angela Evelyn Bassett and Dannette Belinda Bassett. Now, the 61-year-old strong woman is opening up and telling her own story about experiencing sexual molestation as a child. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Try again later. Betty Bassett Partner(s) Other Children. Betty Bassett Children. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Gilbert family member is 71. Who is Betty Bassett to you? ", "I'm excited, as you can imagine, very excited," she said. [133], Bassett attended the second inauguration of Barack Obama on January 21, 2013. [11] During high school, Bassett became the first African-American from Boca Ciega to be admitted to the National Honor Society. See What AncientFaces Does to discover more about the community. She was excited to work with Eddie Murphy in Vampire in Brooklyn, as well as director Wes Craven. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Please reset your password. the average Gilbert family member Actress confessed once that she has always suffered from the lack of motherly love . Betty Jane Bassett Age. "[30], In 1999, Bassett starred in Music of the Heart, once again collaborating with horror icon Wes Craven. In Vampire in Brooklyn, she played Rita Veder, a tortured cop with a dark secret. "[17] Bassett worried that after her role as Betty Shabazz in Malcolm X, she would not find another role "as satisfying." Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. "[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. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Angela Evelyn Bassett (born August 16, 1958) is an American actress. 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. 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. [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. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Learn more about merges. The difference this year, however, was that Bassett chose a unique way to honor her mom's legacy. Houston's daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, insulted Bassett on Twitter for not casting her as her mother in the film, to which Bassett admitted in an interview that she had never thought about casting Brown. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. He beat incumbent George H.W. After graduation, Bassett worked as a receptionist for a beauty salon and as a photo researcher. Co-creator Ryan Murphy praised Bassett in an interview with E! You can always change this later in your Account settings. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Angela Bassett. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. [83] Bassett also appeared as herself in I Ain't Scared Of You. [109] Lena Waithe wanted Bassett after being impressed by her previous work though was convinced she would turn down the role and said Bassett's inclusion influenced the series drastically with "another layer" of tension. The prolific actress's mom, Betty Jane Bassett, had type 2 diabetes and tragically died of heart disease. Verify and try again. Bassett had previously worked with Craven on television shows. In 2019, she joined the cast of Gunpowder Milkshake. "With it, I'm able to just honor the woman that my mother was and also to use this incredible platform that I have to get the word out," she said. Age 93 of Lakeville passed away December 7, 2015. Where was Betty born and where did she live? All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. According to Bassett, the two bonded and that Palmer was as good an actress as any adult she had worked with. This browser does not support getting your location. Try again later. [134] She endorsed Hillary Clinton for president during the 2016 United States presidential election, saying "Bar none, Clinton would make a great president. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. 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. [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. [72] cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. She returned to the show for its fourth season American Horror Story: Freak Show, playing Desiree Dupree, a three-breasted woman. [42][43] That year she also appeared in the film Masked and Anonymous, playing a mistress. 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. 102 birth, 46 death, 35 marriage, 2 divorce, View Betty Jane Bassett Age. [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). In 2014, she lost those battles. Date of Death: June 22, 2014 (age 78) Zodiac Sign: Leo. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Did Betty serve in the military or did a war or conflict interfere with her life? [50] Bassett appeared in the television film Time Bomb the same year. Heart disease also affects the Black community at a disproportionate rate. Betty Jane Bassett lived 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. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Played Cuba Gooding Jr. 's mother in Boyz n the Hood (1991). opened. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 22 Jun 2014. 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. 78. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. "[21], In 1997, she starred as the President's advisor in Contact. Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett was born on August 3, 1935 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida United States. [59] Bassett joined the regular cast of ER for the show's final season (20082009). "[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. [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. Daniel's parents were Daniel Bassett Sr and Brownie Bassett. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. The transcripts of the Slave Narratives collection of the Library of Congress is a record of slavery, bondage and misery. Mother of Angela Bassett and Private 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people with diabetes are twice as likely to have heart disease or a stroke. She's the host of Know Diabetes by Heart, a joint fundraiser by the American Heart . "[47] The only film she appeared in during the following year was Mr. and Mrs. Smith in an uncredited voice role. She appeared in the 2008 film Gospel Hill. Bassett starred in three movies in 1995, which were released with varied reactions from critics: Vampire in Brooklyn, Strange Days, and Waiting to Exhale (where she worked with author Terry McMillan). 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 . The average age of On television, Bassett has starred as Katherine Jackson in the miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992). Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Bassett was reported to have a role in the film in June 2012, the month before filming began. Betty was a social worker, while Daniel was the son of a preacher. Bassett and her sister D'nette grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida with their mother. "[58] Bassett also had a role in Nothing But the Truth in 2008. "[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. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. She described Betty Jane as a woman who was "strong willed" and "determined" throughout her life. Experiences, organizations, & how she spent her time. "I have no doubt that it will be glorious, that it will be wonderful.". He had previously been a U.S. [71] Despite this, Bassett was taken "out of her element" with the arrangements made that accommodated the computer-generated effects. Sadly, Betty Jane Bassett died in 2014 of a heart attack related to Type 2 diabetes, and ever since Angela has focused a great deal of her time and energy on raising awareness about the disease, and funds to combat it. American actress Angela Evelyn Bassett is an American actress who is known for her work in film and television since the late 1980s. 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.. It's celluloid; they last for ever. Daughter of Leroy Gilbert and Emma Jean Gilbert Are you a close relative of Betty? 25 years later, she played his sister in American Horror Story (2011). Resend Activation Email. based on information from your browser. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about Betty Bassett on MyHeritage, the world's family history network. Bassett was also classmates with actor Charles S. [12] She then studied acting at the Yale School of Drama and obtained a Master of Fine Arts in 1983, despite opposition from her paternal aunt who warned her to not "waste" her "Yale education on theater." The Wilson plays featuring Bassett were Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (1984) and Joe Turner's Come and Gone (1986). This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Bassett's mother lived in New York City with her father's brother and his wife when she met Bassett's father. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. born 1958, age 60 American Actress. He was not in his daughters' lives, and their mother raised them. Betty was born in . She joked to reporter Jennifer H. Cunningham, "Yes, I can sing you didn't ask how well!" In my imagination we would have children and live in a real house. "[21] Upon its release, What's Love Got to Do with It received strong reviews that touted her performance as masterful. Try again later. [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. 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. [52], Bassett provided her voice for the 2007 film Meet the Robinsons. 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. HAS A DEATH OCCURRED? Share this memorial using social media sites or email. [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. "[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. She read the film's script and became interested. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Preceded in death by husband, Ross. Basically, the four of us are sitting there talking about men and having some fun. There was an error deleting this problem. Bassett was featured in the 2012 film This Means War,[81] having been known to be attached to the film since two years prior. She was 78. 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. Daniel B. Bassett, Jr. married Betty Jane Gilbert Bassett. In May 2017, Bassett appeared in an episode of Master of None, portraying major character Denise's mother Catherine. There, Bassett met her father's daughter from his first marriage, Jean, who at twelve years old, was several years older than Bassett. It was pretty easy compared to some of the roles I've done that call for so much emotion or physicality." She also earned an Academy Award nomination but lost to Holly Hunter for The Piano. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. She also became narrator of the Magic Kingdom nighttime spectacular Disney Enchantment that premiered on October 1, 2021. Trusted by millions of genealogists since 2003 Please try again later. She was 78. Bassett's mother became more involved in her daughter's grades and told her and her sister the pair were going to college. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. [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. [10], Bassett studied at Yale University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies in 1980. 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 . The True Superhero of Diabetics. 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. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? The Biography piece is collaborative, where we work together to present the facts. [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". And to cross the water, to countries where people will never meet people who look like me. Share what Betty did for a living or if she had a career or profession. [110] The writers of the series also favored Bassett for the role after seeing her performance in The Jacksons: An American Dream and related her character's evolution in that feature to Catherine. 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. In November 2022, she reprised her role as Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. I get the chance to remember the Share yesterday to connect today & preserve tomorrow, Copyright 1999-2023 AncientFaces, Inc. All Rights Reserved, ADVERTISEMENT On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. [112] She plays officer Athena Grant, and during the show's fifth season in 2022, the character is set to cross over to its spinoff, 9-1-1: Lone Star. Reception to follow Mass. 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. [31][32] Matthew Eng wrote of her "terrifically specific chemistry" with Meryl Streep. 46 death records. "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. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. One negative review, for example, judged that Malcolm X failed to "capture" the rage of Malcolm X's autobiography. Ten months after Bassett was born, her mother became pregnant and had a . 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! https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/244340508/betty-jane-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). [8] After graduating from Jordan Park Elementary School, she began being bussed out of her neighborhood to attend Disston Middle School for seventh grade. Senator and a Congressman, both from the state of Massachusetts, as well as a Naval lieutenant in World War II. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Todd McCarthy of Variety wrote that in Boesman and Lena Bassett "abandons her recently cultivated glamorous image to dig to the core of Lena's fierce, probing, contentious, compassionate character. [22][23] Marc Bernardin of Entertainment Weekly wrote that Bassett "gave the performance of a lifetime" portraying Turner in the biopic. Discover how our Uncovering Our Shared Memories: An Introduction to the Community Standards at AncientFaces Make sure that the file is a photo. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 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. Bassett's husband Courtney Vance played her television husband on ER as Russell Banfield. 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Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Family members linked to this person will appear here. A 2:00 p.m. funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Victor Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. born 1958, age 60 with Daniel Bassett. 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. "[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! Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Betty Bassett (244340508)? Betty Jean Price Bassett. Failed to remove flower. Actress Angela Bassett spoke Sunday at the Scientific Sessions conference about losing her mother to heart disease. As a single mother, Betty stressed the importance of education for her children. 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. Written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II (the first of their string of successful collaborations), audiences loved it. 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