Written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II (the first of their string of successful collaborations), audiences loved it. To use this feature, use a newer browser. [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. Clinton won 43.01% of the popular vote to Bush's 37.45%. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Singing in a film was a new experience for Bassett, who had never had to sing before and had always lip-synced.[94]. "[47] The only film she appeared in during the following year was Mr. and Mrs. Smith in an uncredited voice role. 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. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Played Cuba Gooding Jr. 's mother in Boyz n the Hood (1991). An "A" and "B" student for the most part, Bassett got her first "C" in physical education, and tried to convince her mother not to be disappointed by the grade. Bassett's middle name was given to her in honor of her aunt Evelyn. [93] She was asked by the film's director, Kasi Lemmons, if she could sing and Bassett admitted to lying to get the role. Year should not be greater than current year. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Bassett is a supporter of the Royal Theater Boys & Girls Club in her hometown of St. Petersburg, Florida. Age 93 of Lakeville passed away December 7, 2015. 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For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Bassett praised the writers, calling them "amazing". Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. [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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. ===== 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. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. we begin to Show & Tell who they were during particular moments in their lives. Bassett felt it was important for her to get the assassination scene correct, and wondered how Betty "found the strength to keep going, to raise her family, to educate, to sustain them. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? She is survived by her daughters, Angela Bassett Vance and Dannette Belinda Bassett; brothers, Ralph and Garland. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. We share yesterday, to build meaningful connections today, and preserve for tomorrow. Known for her work in film and television since the late 1980s, she has received various accolades, including sixteen NAACP Image Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award and two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and seven Primetime Emmy Awards. Did Betty serve in the military or did a war or conflict interfere with her life? [26] Stephen Holden of The New York Times opined that Bassett was "largely wasted as a Presidential assistant. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. [134] She endorsed Hillary Clinton for president during the 2016 United States presidential election, saying "Bar none, Clinton would make a great president. Biographies are our place to remember and discover more about the people important to us. "He's a visionary, an auteur, he's a kind of gentle soul and he encourages you in his own particular way, his own sweet way, gentle, insistent way to give your best, so I have absolute faith in him," she added. She annually attends events for children with diabetes and those in foster homes. One of her first New York performances came in 1985 when she appeared in J. E. Franklin's Black Girl at Second Stage Theatre. Share what Betty did for a living or if she had a career or profession. In June 2016, the Human Rights Campaign released a video in tribute to the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting; in the video, Bassett and others told the stories of the people killed there. 3000', "Angela Bassett and Keith David join Mr. and Mrs. Smith", "Akeelah and the Bee: An Interview with Angela Bassett", "Angela Bassett and 'Akeelah and the Bee', "Angela Bassett makes a leap with 'Meet the Robinsons', "A Quiet Little Town With an Unsolved Murder and Greedy Developers", "Angela Bassett Seeks Nothing But the Truth", "Angela Bassett to join final season of 'ER', "Just A Minute With: Angela Bassett on "Notorious", "Flashback Friday: Angela Bassett Talks 'Notorious' w/ The Source", "Angela Bassett to Play Notorious B.I.G. [111], In January 2018, Bassett joined the Fox first responder procedural drama 911, of which she is also a producer. "[30], In 1999, Bassett starred in Music of the Heart, once again collaborating with horror icon Wes Craven. It was pretty easy compared to some of the roles I've done that call for so much emotion or physicality." Learn more about merges. 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. "[86] Bassett began filming her scenes during the latter part of the previous year. Angela Bassett is raising awareness of the devastating illness that took her mother years ago. Try again later. Her performances in two seasons of the FX horror anthology series American Horror Story, earned her nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 2014 and 2015. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Betty Jane Plummer Bassett I found on Findagrave.com. Failed to delete memorial. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. [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. Sorry! Angela was born to Betty Jane Bassett and Daniel Benjamin Bassett. Heart disease also affects the Black community at a disproportionate rate. 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 . Dannette Bassett. Select the pencil to add details. 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. Benjamin B. Bassett Sr. and Brownie Younger Bassett of Winston-Salem, NC. 25 years later, she played his sister in American Horror Story (2011). 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. Preceded in death by husband, Ross. based on information from your browser. She met Tina Turner twice, who advised her on details of her interpretation, from wigs and outfits to dancing styles. Betty's immediate relatives including parents, siblings, partnerships and children in the Bassett family tree. J. Edgar Hoover, the Chief of the BOI, continued in his office and became the first Director of the FBI. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). [128], Bassett is a supporter of programs for the arts, especially for youth. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. BY ANCESTRY.COM. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. "[125], In December 2022, she was named as part of The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Power 100. [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. Angela Bassett wishes her mother could see her career success almost 10 years on from her death. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? She also was among millions suffering from heart disease. 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. Please try again later. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. He was the son of Rev. 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. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. a Bassett was seen as a "terrific" fill in for Obama. Bassett's husband Courtney Vance played her television husband on ER as Russell Banfield. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. (Impressionista Films/Jay Reilly) CHICAGO - Betty Jane Bassett was among millions of Americans suffering from Type 2 diabetes. See What AncientFaces Does to discover more about the community. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. [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. Weve updated the security on the site. An independent candidate, Ross Perot, won 18.91% - the most votes for an independent candidate since Teddy Roosevelt's run for President in 1912. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Her Other Children. She was 78. She joked to reporter Jennifer H. Cunningham, "Yes, I can sing you didn't ask how well!" Oops, something didn't work. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. [4] Ten months after Bassett was born, her mother became pregnant and had a second child, Bassett's sister D'nette. based on information from your browser. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. [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". The episode marks the third time a woman has directed the show. Failed to delete memorial. The first film Bassett appeared in that year was Supernova, where she played a medical officer. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. They first met at Yale School of Drama, then became a couple over a decade later after their paths crossed again in Los Angeles. Her mother was a social worker, while her father was a civil servant in NYC. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Betty Bassett Children. This is a carousel with slides. Thanks for your help! Start a FameChain Add to my FameChain. "'Black Panther' fans don't have to worry about a thing because we have our fearless, wonderful, visionary leader Ryan Coogler there, you know, on script and there directing," she said. . [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]. Bassett was featured in the 2012 film This Means War,[81] having been known to be attached to the film since two years prior. [11] During high school, Bassett became the first African-American from Boca Ciega to be admitted to the National Honor Society. 22 Jun 2014. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. "[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. There was a problem getting your location. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Would you like to manage this memorial? Senator and a Congressman, both from the state of Massachusetts, as well as a Naval lieutenant in World War II. Family members linked to this person will appear here. "I have no doubt that it will be glorious, that it will be wonderful.". To use this feature, use a newer browser. 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. She played Stella, a 40-year-old American professional woman who falls in love with a 20-year-old Jamaican man. [104][105] Bassett appeared in American Horror Story: Roanoke. For her portrayal of Betty Shabazz in the latter, she earned an Image Award, while the movie itself had a mixed critical reception. Friends with Nancy Wilson, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Loni Love. Try again later. in Notorious (2009), and as Amanda Waller in Green Lantern (2011). The production opened on Broadway on October 13, 2011. In 2013, Bassett appeared on FX TV show American Horror Story: Coven[73] as Marie Laveau, a voodoo witch. [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. The initiative's upcoming "Know Diabetes by Heart at the Theater" virtual event is special for Bassett. The True Superhero of Diabetics. Mother of Angela Bassett and Private Bassett appeared as Secret Service director Lynne Jacobs in the action thriller Olympus Has Fallen, released on March 22, 2013. Share highlights of Betty's life. Betty was born in . 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: [74], She also appeared in the 2011 film Jumping the Broom, playing the matriarch of a wealthy family. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. "[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! 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. Refresh this page to see various historical events that occurred during Betty's lifetime. 0 cemeteries found in Bassett, Henry County, Virginia, USA. Actress Angela Bassett spoke Sunday at the Scientific Sessions conference about losing her mother to heart disease. Despite the acclaim, Bassett said, on November 4, 2022, on Today with Hoda & Jenna, that after portraying Turner she "received no calls" for acting for about a year and a half. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 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