Please reset your password. 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. Bassett says she and the other participants did not see themselves as underprivileged. Friends with Nancy Wilson, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Loni Love. "[65] Bassett earned positive reviews for her performance in the film, noted as being one of the more experienced actors involved. AncientFaces is a place where our memories live. 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. In May 2017, Bassett appeared in an episode of Master of None, portraying major character Denise's mother Catherine. [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. She played Stella, a 40-year-old American professional woman who falls in love with a 20-year-old Jamaican man. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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She was excited to work with Eddie Murphy in Vampire in Brooklyn, as well as director Wes Craven. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. [132] Bassett supported Obama in his reelection campaign. In 2010, Deadline Hollywood reported that Bassett would have a role in One Police Plaza. So it becomes a bigger thing than me just becoming a movie star, and me just being on TV. Betty Jane Bassett (born Gilbert) in FamilySearch Family Tree view all Immediate Family Daniel Benjamin Bassett, Jr. ex-husband Angela Bassett daughter Private child Emma Jean Gilbert mother Leroy Gilbert father Private sibling Private sibling Private sibling About Betty Jane Bassett notes From "FRIENDS: A Love Story" page 11-13: The broadcaster, 60, who lived with the . 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. Bassett's middle name was given to her in honor of her aunt Evelyn. For the latter, she won a Golden Globe Award and has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. To learn more about this movement's mission, and Angela Bassett herself, I . Her portrayal of Rosa Parks in the television film The Rosa Parks Story (2002) gained her a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. [99], In the 2015 film Survivor, Bassett portrayed United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom Maureen Crane. [53] When asked about her motives in taking on the role, Bassett said, "For one, it was a character I had never played before, which is always important to me, to keep me sharp. Bassett appeared as Secret Service director Lynne Jacobs in the action thriller Olympus Has Fallen, released on March 22, 2013. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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. Search above to list available cemeteries. [92] It was announced in early June 2014 that Yaya DaCosta would play Houston in the film. [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". If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Her first Oscar nomination came in the Best Actress category for her portrayal of Tina Turner in the biopic What's Love Got to Do with It (1993); her second nomination, in the Best Supporting Actress category for her role of Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), marked the first time an actor was Oscar-nominated for a role in a Marvel film. "We've come up with a program that is close to my heart, which blends education and entertainment -- artistic expression," she said. Dutton.[13]. This is a carousel with slides. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Senator and a Congressman, both from the state of Massachusetts, as well as a Naval lieutenant in World War II. Where we share as we remember & make discoveries and connect with others to help answer questions. Memorial has already been merged. . Try again later. Trusted by millions of genealogists since 2003 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. Refresh this page to see various historical events that occurred during Betty's lifetime. Bassett raised her daughter, one of the city's most famous exports, in St. Petersburg, and in interviews the actor has. 22 Jun 2014. 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. She was the only member of Bassett's family to have gone to both college and graduate school. [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. I'm a black woman from America. An independent candidate, Ross Perot, won 18.91% - the most votes for an independent candidate since Teddy Roosevelt's run for President in 1912. 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 episode marks the third time a woman has directed the show. Clinton won 43.01% of the popular vote to Bush's 37.45%. Reception to follow Mass. Copyright 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. ===== 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. We have set your language to In 2014, she lost those battles. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. born 1958, age 60 American Actress. I think I'm a little bit more hyper and concerned about them than even myself sometimes.". Benjamin B. Bassett Sr. and Brownie Younger Bassett of Winston-Salem, NC. Children Together. [104][105] Bassett appeared in American Horror Story: Roanoke. [20] Bassett won the lead role after beating out Halle Berry and Robin Givens, but she had only one month to prepare before filming began. 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 a close relative of Betty? A system error has occurred. Share what Betty did for a living or if she had a career or profession. There, Bassett met her father's daughter from his first marriage, Jean, who at twelve years old, was several years older than Bassett. St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida United States. Visitation one hour before Mass. Start a FameChain Add to my FameChain. Bassett soon looked for acting work in the New York theater. A popular talk show, it was number 1 in the ratings since its debut. 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[41], In 2003, she read from the WPA slave narratives in Unchained Memories. Angela Bassett wishes her mother could see her career success almost 10 years on from her death. ", for his hit single "Right Here, Right Now". 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. [59] Bassett joined the regular cast of ER for the show's final season (20082009). Did Betty finish grade school, get a GED, go to high school, get a college degree or masters? Family members linked to this person will appear here. [26] Stephen Holden of The New York Times opined that Bassett was "largely wasted as a Presidential assistant. "[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. She also became narrator of the Magic Kingdom nighttime spectacular Disney Enchantment that premiered on October 1, 2021. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? The award-winning actress, 62, lost her mother, Betty Jane, in June 2014 to heart failure. Ex-wife of Daniel Benjamin Bassett, Jr. Learn more about managing a memorial . [7] Bassett did not see her father again for several years, until she attended her grandmother's funeral. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Oops, something didn't work. In 1993, when she was 58 years old, on January 20th, William J. Clinton became the 42nd President of the United States. Even against. Geni requires JavaScript! Explore historical records and family tree profiles about Betty Bassett on MyHeritage, the world's family history network. [98] On June 11, 2014, Ruby Dee died from natural causes. Mr. 3000 was a comedy in which Bassett costarred with Bernie Mac. 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. He had previously been a U.S. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Her Other Children. This was a walk in the park. Heart disease also affects the Black community at a disproportionate rate. [91] Bassett described working with Morgan Freeman as wonderful, but she admitted to being intimidated by him. This led to starring roles as Betty Shabazz in Malcolm X (1992), as the mother of The Notorious B.I.G. 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. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Betty Jane Plummer Bassett I found on Findagrave.com. Would you like to manage this memorial? Mother of Angela Bassett and Private In my imagination we would have children and live in a real house. Weve updated the security on the site. Friends can be as close as family. [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]. The Upward Bound program is an academic and cultural enrichment program for underprivileged students. 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. [114][115][116][117] In July 2018, she portrayed CIA Director Erika Sloane in the action spy film Mission: Impossible Fallout. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Thanks for your help! [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. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. [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. 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. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. The True Superhero of Diabetics. "Of course, there'll be some changes we know -- we know we won't have our heart and soul right there at the center in Chadwick, but in spirit I know that he will be with us from day one through through infinity.". 1. [127] In the summer of 2005, they starred together in a production of His Girl Friday at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Also in 1998, Bassett starred in How Stella Got Her Groove Back, once again collaborating with McMillan. [80] Director Salim Akil said Bassett's presence quietly makes a big difference.[72]. 0 cemeteries found in Acton, Marion County, Indiana, USA. 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