Dannette Bassett. In 1985, Bassett made her first television appearance, as a prostitute in the made-for-TV movie Doubletake. Try again later. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. "[30], In 1999, Bassett starred in Music of the Heart, once again collaborating with horror icon Wes Craven. Survived by children, Mary (Roger) Wahl, Margaret (Ron) Saxrud, Richard (Nila) and David (Amy); 11 loving grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Age 93 of Lakeville passed away December 7, 2015. [10], Bassett studied at Yale University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies in 1980. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Where we share as we remember & make discoveries and connect with others to help answer questions. ST. PETERSBURG Betty Jane Bassett, mother of film and television actress Angela Bassett, died Sunday. Angela Bassett is raising awareness of the devastating illness that took her mother years ago. In 2014, she lost those battles. This year's Mother's Day was hard for Angela Bassett. [98] On June 11, 2014, Ruby Dee died from natural causes. Actress Angela Bassett spoke Sunday at the Scientific Sessions conference about losing her mother to heart disease. She also earned an Academy Award nomination but lost to Holly Hunter for The Piano. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. In December 2018, she voiced the Decepticon villain 'Shatter' from the Transformers live-action film Bumblebee. [91] Bassett described working with Morgan Freeman as wonderful, but she admitted to being intimidated by him. She was excited to work with Eddie Murphy in Vampire in Brooklyn, as well as director Wes Craven. 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). There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 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. The award-winning actress, 62, lost her mother, Betty Jane, in June 2014 to heart failure. Friends with Nancy Wilson, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Loni Love. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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. The Biography piece is collaborative, where we work together to present the facts. [128], Bassett is a supporter of programs for the arts, especially for youth. Try again later. There was an error deleting this problem. [108] Her mother had Type 2 diabetes and Bassett said their family didn't see the "wolf at the door" in her healthbattle. Her mother had Type 2 diabetes and Bassett said their family didn't see the "wolf at the door" in her health battle. In 2018, Bassett began producing and starring as an LAPD patrol sergeant in the Fox drama series 9-1-1. In May 2017, Bassett appeared in an episode of Master of None, portraying major character Denise's mother Catherine. Facebook gives people the. Played Cuba Gooding Jr. 's mother in Boyz n the Hood (1991). This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. [73] In 2011, Bassett co-starred with Samuel L. Jackson in the play The Mountaintop a fictionalized depiction of the night before the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (Jackson portrays MLK) while at the Lorraine Motel. Mom lived life to the fullest, and will be missed by all. Her mother, Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett, passed away on June 22, 2014. Betty Bassett Partner(s) Other Children. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Did Betty serve in the military or did a war or conflict interfere with her life? Full name. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Reception to follow Mass. This is a carousel with slides. I get the chance to remember the Share yesterday to connect today & preserve tomorrow, Copyright 1999-2023 AncientFaces, Inc. All Rights Reserved, ADVERTISEMENT She joked to reporter Jennifer H. Cunningham, "Yes, I can sing you didn't ask how well!" Her mother, Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett, passed away on June 22, 2014. Verify and try again. [133], Bassett attended the second inauguration of Barack Obama on January 21, 2013. 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. Oops, something didn't work. The health complications Bassett's mother experienced led the star to make changes in her own life. [104][105] Bassett appeared in American Horror Story: Roanoke. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Bassett, Betty J. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. The FBI's responsibility is to "detect and prosecute crimes against the United States". There was an error deleting this problem. 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. Make sure that the file is a photo. Trivia. Select the pencil to add details. Daniel's parents were Daniel Bassett Sr and Brownie Bassett. One negative review, for example, judged that Malcolm X failed to "capture" the rage of Malcolm X's autobiography. Would you like to manage this memorial? She called it her first time doing "this kind of movie" but expressed interest in seeing what her scenes looked like. when she died at the age of 78. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? [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. [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. [92] She appeared in the 2013 film Black Nativity. Start a FameChain Add to my FameChain. ===== 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. Bassett said she loved the story,[50] viewing the lead character as someone that "could be anyone because each of us have had dreams and aspirations and wanting to be and needing to be supported and directed",[51] and described working with Palmer as being "really wonderful." In 2014, she lost those battles. What schools or universities did Betty attend? [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). [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". Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). In 1943, she was only 8 years old when on March 31st, the Broadway musical Oklahoma! Please try again later. we begin to Show & Tell who they were during particular moments in their lives. He was not in his daughters' lives, and their mother raised them. [8] After graduating from Jordan Park Elementary School, she began being bussed out of her neighborhood to attend Disston Middle School for seventh grade. Make sure that the file is a photo. 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. We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Cremation Society of Minnesota, Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. The service will begin at 1:00 PM. Resend Activation Email. Bassett's husband Courtney Vance played her television husband on ER as Russell Banfield. Who were the people in Betty's life? Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. "[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. GREAT NEWS! [127] In the summer of 2005, they starred together in a production of His Girl Friday at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Basically, the four of us are sitting there talking about men and having some fun. [41], In 2003, she read from the WPA slave narratives in Unchained Memories. WE ARE AVAILABLE 24/7CALL Minneapolis(612) 200-2777or duluth(218) 208-0377, Copyright 2022 |Terms of use & privacy policy. Heart disease also affects the Black community at a disproportionate rate. Betty Jane Bassett Age. In 2006, she had the opportunity to work on the Wilson canon again, starring in Fences alongside longtime collaborator Laurence Fishburne at the Pasadena Playhouse in California. born 1958, age 60 American Actress. Memorial ID. Biographies are our place to remember and discover more about the people important to us. Memorial Mass Tuesday, December 15th, 11:00 am at All Saints Catholic Church, 19795 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044. Senator and a Congressman, both from the state of Massachusetts, as well as a Naval lieutenant in World War II. View the profiles of people named Betty Jane Bassett. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. On television, Bassett has starred as Katherine Jackson in the miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992). 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. "I think I have been incredibly blessed and it is probably just all downhill from here. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. She sang and it was seen as contributing to the film's "blissful unreality". According to Bassett, the two bonded and that Palmer was as good an actress as any adult she had worked with. [122][123], She is set to appear alongside Millie Bobby Brown in the Netflix film Damsel. St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida United States. [114][115][116][117] In July 2018, she portrayed CIA Director Erika Sloane in the action spy film Mission: Impossible Fallout. [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. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Betty Jane Frith Bassett I found on Findagrave.com. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. cemeteries found in Bassett, Henry County, Virginia, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [80] Director Salim Akil said Bassett's presence quietly makes a big difference.[72]. Angela Evelyn Bassett was born on August 16, 1958, to Betty Jane Bassett who worked for the Health and Human Services Agency, and Daniel Bassett in New York, New York. "[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. Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett was born on August 3, 1935 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida United States. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Copyright 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Betty was born in . The prolific actress's mom, Betty Jane Bassett, had type 2 diabetes and tragically died of heart disease. [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. Children Together. The initiative's upcoming "Know Diabetes by Heart at the Theater" virtual event is special for Bassett. Trusted by millions of genealogists since 2003 the average Gilbert family member The True Superhero of Diabetics. "[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. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 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." Family members linked to this person will appear here. 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. [119] Written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II (the first of their string of successful collaborations), audiences loved it. This browser does not support getting your location. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 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". Search above to list available cemeteries. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. 1. Clinton won 43.01% of the popular vote to Bush's 37.45%. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. "[78] Preceded in death by husband, Ross. 102 birth records, View Try again later. One of her first New York performances came in 1985 when she appeared in J. E. Franklin's Black Girl at Second Stage Theatre. "[125], In December 2022, she was named as part of The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Power 100. [118], Bassett provided the voice of Dorothea Williams in the Pixar animated film Soul, which was released on Disney+ on December 25, 2020. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. "[47] The only film she appeared in during the following year was Mr. and Mrs. Smith in an uncredited voice role. As a single mother, Betty stressed the importance of education for her children. [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]. Learn more about merges. 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. Photos, memories, family stories & discoveries are unique to you, and only you can control. "[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. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Bassett says she and the other participants did not see themselves as underprivileged. [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. [31][32] Matthew Eng wrote of her "terrifically specific chemistry" with Meryl Streep. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Failed to report flower. A 2:00 p.m. funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Victor Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church [124], Bassett has portrayed real life African-American women who are usually strong and intelligent. In 1961, when she was 26 years old, on January 20th, John F. Kennedy became the 35th President of the United States. Discover how our Uncovering Our Shared Memories: An Introduction to the Community Standards at AncientFaces This led to starring roles as Betty Shabazz in Malcolm X (1992), as the mother of The Notorious B.I.G. 0 cemeteries found in Acton, Marion County, Indiana, USA. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Betty Bassett (37643963)? A popular talk show, it was number 1 in the ratings since its debut. 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. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. A system error has occurred. 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. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. [97] Bassett had previously expressed interest in directing the year before. After completing seventh grade, she was bused to Azalea Middle School for eighth and ninth grade. This browser does not support getting your location. She read the film's script and became interested. Invalid memorial. BY ANCESTRY.COM. Sister of Private; Private and Private. Betty Bassett Children. [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. Bassett was seen as a "terrific" fill in for Obama. Gilbert family member is 71. Who is Betty Bassett to you? with Daniel Bassett. Betty Jane Bassett Age. As Bassett described, a "sense of pride" developed in her and she did not get another "C" until college. The difference this year, however, was that Bassett chose a unique way to honor her mom's legacy. She was 78. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. cemeteries found in Acton, Marion County, Indiana, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. She also was among millions suffering from heart disease. Angela Evelyn Bassett was born on 16th August 1958 in the United States to Betty Jane (ne Gilbert) and Daniel Benjamin Bassett. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. [92] It was announced in early June 2014 that Yaya DaCosta would play Houston in the film. Daughter of Leroy Gilbert and Emma Jean Gilbert [42][43] That year she also appeared in the film Masked and Anonymous, playing a mistress. The average age of 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 lived Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. [99], In the 2015 film Survivor, Bassett portrayed United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom Maureen Crane. Her role was seen as just an "extended cameo" by Brian Lowry of Variety. 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. [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. This account has been disabled. [4] Ten months after Bassett was born, her mother became pregnant and had a second child, Bassett's sister D'nette. Drag images here or select from your computer for Betty Jane Plummer Bassett memorial. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. [64] Bassett said she jumped at the chance to be part of the film after reading the script. Bassett watched the previous seasons of the series before meeting with Murphy and found the writing "wonderful" and the characters "so realized". or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. "[17] Bassett worried that after her role as Betty Shabazz in Malcolm X, she would not find another role "as satisfying." The prolific actress's mom, Betty Jane Bassett, had type 2 diabetes and tragically died of heart disease. 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. 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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]. 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. Ex-wife of Daniel Benjamin Bassett, Jr. in Notorious (2009), and as Amanda Waller in Green Lantern (2011). Bassett's mother became more involved in her daughter's grades and told her and her sister the pair were going to college. While her aunt did not have any children of her own, she "loved children, and she was good with them. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. becomes full Bassett met with De Niro and later realized the conversation was meant to break the ice before they started filming. GREAT NEWS! Visitation one hour before Mass. Oops, we were unable to send the email. In 1993, when she was 58 years old, on January 20th, William J. Clinton became the 42nd President of the United States. Start a FameChain Add to my FameChain. She felt it did a "wonderful job of bringing" The Notorious B.I.G. The production opened on Broadway on October 13, 2011. [83] Bassett also appeared as herself in I Ain't Scared Of You. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. "[86] Bassett began filming her scenes during the latter part of the previous year. Thanks for your help! Dutton.[13]. "[106], In March 2017, Bassett appeared in "Ache", an episode of the television series Underground. Did Betty finish grade school, get a GED, go to high school, get a college degree or masters? "[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. [136] After Clinton was defeated in the general election, Bassett tweeted, "Only 1455 days until November 3, 2020. "[88] The film received mixed reviews, including negative reactions from Ilyasah Shabazz and Bernice King, the daughters of Betty Shabazz and Coretta Scott King. Bassett described the then-recently filmed party scene and her character in Waiting to Exhale to the Orlando Sentinel. There is a problem with your email/password. Betty Jane Bassett (mother) Date of Birth: August 03, 1935. Learn more about merges. Select the next to any field to update. American actress Angela Evelyn Bassett is an American actress who is known for her work in film and television since the late 1980s. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. [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. 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. There, Bassett met her father's daughter from his first marriage, Jean, who at twelve years old, was several years older than Bassett. Share highlights of Betty's life. 102 birth, 46 death, 35 marriage, 2 divorce, View You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 78. He beat incumbent George H.W. It was announced in May 2014 that Bassett would make her directorial debut with Whitney, a TV film based on the life of Whitney Houston, who Bassett had worked with previously. She has also played Queen Ramonda in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Black Panther (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). Bassett also became an ambassador for the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Associations "Know Diabetes by Heart" initiative in 2019. [134] She endorsed Hillary Clinton for president during the 2016 United States presidential election, saying "Bar none, Clinton would make a great president. Basset also voiced the character Six in the first-person shooter game, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Try again later. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). ). The broadcaster, 60, who lived with the . Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Betty Bassett (244340508)? Join Facebook to connect with Betty Jane Bassett and others you may know. 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. [139], In 2018, she received an honorary doctorate from Yale University and another from Old Dominion University in 2022.[140][141][142]. [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". Please enter your email and password to sign in. #ProudOfHer". [26] Stephen Holden of The New York Times opined that Bassett was "largely wasted as a Presidential assistant. [44][45] Ann Hornaday noted her as among the "endless parade of actors who show up even for the briefest of appearances". In 1986, by the time she was 51 years old, on September 8th, the Oprah Winfrey Show went into national syndication. The first film Bassett appeared in that year was Supernova, where she played a medical officer. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. In the 2009 film Notorious, Bassett portrayed Voletta Wallace, the mother of The Notorious B.I.G. Learn about how to make the most of a 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. Bassett's middle name was given to her in honor of her aunt Evelyn. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. To learn more about this movement's mission, and Angela Bassett herself, I . 25 years later, she played his sister in American Horror Story (2011). 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