She made her film debut as a news reporter in F/X (1986), for which she was required to join the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/244340508/betty-jane-bassett. [91] Bassett described working with Morgan Freeman as wonderful, but she admitted to being intimidated by him. [103] Drag images here or select from your computer for Betty Jane Frith Bassett memorial. We have set your language to 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. opened. What is Betty's ethnicity and where did her parents, grandparents & great-grandparents come from? 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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. [11] At Yale, Bassett met her future husband Courtney B. Vance, a 1986 graduate of the drama school. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. A system error has occurred. Who were the people in Betty's life? Bassett was reported to have a role in the film in June 2012, the month before filming began. Join Facebook to connect with Betty Jane Bassett and others you may know. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. American actress Angela Evelyn Bassett is an American actress who is known for her work in film and television since the late 1980s. Family members linked to this person will appear here. [10], Bassett studied at Yale University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies in 1980. She also was among millions suffering from heart disease. The True Superhero of Diabetics. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Memorial has already been merged. 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. [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. She said she hasn't seen a script but has the utmost faith in the film's director, Ryan Coogler. We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Cremation Society of Minnesota, Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree. Betty Bassett Partner(s) Other Children. There was an error deleting this problem. Bassett's mother lived in New York City with her father's brother and his wife when she met Bassett's father. "We'll be telling stories, you'll meet other individuals who have had this affect their lives, you'll hear more about monologue -- [a] dramatic monologue about my personal journey with my mother with this disease. His Other Children. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Date of Death: June 22, 2014 (age 78) Zodiac Sign: Leo. Wikipedia Profile Angela Bassett American actress People. Would you like to manage this memorial? Betty Jane Bassett (mother) Date of Birth: August 03, 1935. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. She met Tina Turner twice, who advised her on details of her interpretation, from wigs and outfits to dancing styles. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Betty Bassett (37643963)? For her portrayal of Betty Shabazz in the latter, she earned an Image Award, while the movie itself had a mixed critical reception. 102 birth, 46 death, 35 marriage, 2 divorce, View "[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 appeared in two August Wilson plays at the Yale Repertory Theatre under the direction of her long-time instructor Lloyd Richards. In 2019, she joined the cast of Gunpowder Milkshake. Played Cuba Gooding Jr. 's mother in Boyz n the Hood (1991). with Daniel Bassett. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Minority Health reported in 2018 that African Americans were 30% more likely to die from heart disease than non-Hispanic whites. 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]. [93] She was asked by the film's director, Kasi Lemmons, if she could sing and Bassett admitted to lying to get the role. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). The year she began attending was 1970, one year before the first year that busing was implemented to integrate public schools in St. Petersburg. Betty's immediate relatives including parents, siblings, partnerships and children in the Bassett family tree. He was not in his daughters' lives, and their mother raised them. based on information from your browser. Dannette Bassett. Bassett appeared as Secret Service director Lynne Jacobs in the action thriller Olympus Has Fallen, released on March 22, 2013. 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. "[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! A popular talk show, it was number 1 in the ratings since its debut. Verify and try again. Betty was a social worker, while Daniel was the son of a preacher. In 2014, she lost those battles. She revealed the misconduct to her mother, Betty Jane Bassett who didn't hesitate to . Survived by children, Mary (Roger) Wahl, Margaret (Ron) Saxrud, Richard (Nila) and David (Amy); 11 loving grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. The following year, in 2002, Bassett acted in Sunshine State and The Rosa Parks Story. . Overall, Bassett viewed the film as authentic. The FBI's responsibility is to "detect and prosecute crimes against the United States". When 2 or more people share their unique perspectives, All Rights Reserved. One negative review, for example, judged that Malcolm X failed to "capture" the rage of Malcolm X's autobiography. Learn more about managing a memorial . The episode marks the third time a woman has directed the show. While her aunt did not have any children of her own, she "loved children, and she was good with them. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Her mother was a social worker, while her father was a civil servant in NYC. The service will begin at 1:00 PM. 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. Bassett described the then-recently filmed party scene and her character in Waiting to Exhale to the Orlando Sentinel. 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