There is a problem with your email/password. [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. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Her mother, Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett, passed away on June 22, 2014. But not iron-fist kind of strong, just self-assured. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Ex-wife of Daniel Benjamin Bassett, Jr. 102 birth records, View Sister of Private; Private and Private. 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. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Try again later. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 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. [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). Bassett called the recording "haunting," but noted that afterward she was "able to grab hold of the pain and re-create the scene." 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. born 1958, age 60 with Daniel Bassett. The FBI's responsibility is to "detect and prosecute crimes against the United States". [124], Bassett has portrayed real life African-American women who are usually strong and intelligent. Trusted by millions of genealogists since 2003 This is a carousel with slides. [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. Weve updated the security on the site. 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. Bassett also became an ambassador for the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Associations "Know Diabetes by Heart" initiative in 2019. [114][115][116][117] In July 2018, she portrayed CIA Director Erika Sloane in the action spy film Mission: Impossible Fallout. Try again later. Drag images here or select from your computer for Betty Jane Frith Bassett memorial. In 2010, Deadline Hollywood reported that Bassett would have a role in One Police Plaza. GREAT NEWS! My people were slaves in America, and even though we're free on paper and in law, I'm not going to allow you to enslave me on film, in celluloid, for all to see. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Betty Bassett (37643963)? She called the decision to have a female African-American Secret Service director "a bold casting choice". When we share what we know, together we discover more. Basically, the four of us are sitting there talking about men and having some fun. 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. ", for his hit single "Right Here, Right Now". All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Start a FameChain Add to my FameChain. Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett was born on August 3, 1935 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida United States. "[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. The year she began attending was 1970, one year before the first year that busing was implemented to integrate public schools in St. Petersburg. To use this feature, use a newer browser. 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. Make sure that the file is a photo. American actress Angela Evelyn Bassett is an American actress who is known for her work in film and television since the late 1980s. #ProudOfHer". What is Betty's ethnicity and where did her parents, grandparents & great-grandparents come from? 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.. [10], Bassett studied at Yale University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies in 1980. Unlock the mysteries of your family history and explore the rich tapestry of your past with AncientFaces. [136] After Clinton was defeated in the general election, Bassett tweeted, "Only 1455 days until November 3, 2020. A 2:00 p.m. funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Victor Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church 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. [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". Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Angela Bassett. Search above to list available cemeteries. 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. 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]. She appeared in the 2008 film Gospel Hill. Dutton.[13]. In March 2011, it was reported that Bassett had signed up for a lead role in the ABC pilot Identity. [92] She appeared in the 2013 film Black Nativity. In 1961, when she was 26 years old, on January 20th, John F. Kennedy became the 35th President of the United States. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. "[78] They first met at Yale School of Drama, then became a couple over a decade later after their paths crossed again in Los Angeles. "[65] Bassett earned positive reviews for her performance in the film, noted as being one of the more experienced actors involved. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Dannette Bassett. In the 2009 film Notorious, Bassett portrayed Voletta Wallace, the mother of The Notorious B.I.G. J. Edgar Hoover, the Chief of the BOI, continued in his office and became the first Director of the FBI. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. We have set your language to Facebook gives people the. 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Bassett's husband Courtney Vance played her television husband on ER as Russell Banfield. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. GREAT NEWS! The production opened on Broadway on October 13, 2011. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Verify and try again. Refresh this page to see various historical events that occurred during Betty's lifetime. In addition to being nominated for an Academy Award and seven Primetime Emmy Awards, she has won numerous awards, including three Black Reel Awards, a Golden Globe Award, seven NAACP Image Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. For her portrayal of Betty Shabazz in the latter, she earned an Image Award, while the movie itself had a mixed critical reception. The Wilson plays featuring Bassett were Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (1984) and Joe Turner's Come and Gone (1986). Learn more about merges . "[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. ST. PETERSBURG Betty Jane Bassett, mother of film and television actress Angela Bassett, died Sunday. 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. Make sure that the file is a photo. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Learn more about managing a memorial Birth 27 Jun 1919 Death 11 May 2022 (aged 102) Nashville, Brown County, Indiana, USA Burial Acton Cemetery American Actress. I have a cigarette in one hand, and I'm drinking. Try again. Year should not be greater than current year. Bassett appeared as Secret Service director Lynne Jacobs in the action thriller Olympus Has Fallen, released on March 22, 2013. In 2013, Bassett appeared on FX TV show American Horror Story: Coven[73] as Marie Laveau, a voodoo witch. "'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. Betty Bassett Partner(s) Other Children. What's Love Got To Do With It (1993) Subject: Tina Turner", "Using a Big Budget To Ask Big Questions", "Which Route Upward, On a Wing or a Prayer? Despite this, her performance was given some positive attention, with Elizabeth Weitzman of New York Daily News saying Bassett "makes the movie hers". 102 birth, 46 death, 35 marriage, 2 divorce, View "[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. 's "life to the page. Actress who earned an Academy Award nomination for her role as Tina Turner in the 1993 biopic What's Love Got to Do with It. Failed to delete memorial. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people with diabetes are twice as likely to have heart disease or a stroke. 46 death records. 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. the average Gilbert family member This was a walk in the park. There was an error deleting this problem. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Where we share as we remember & make discoveries and connect with others to help answer questions. Bassett and her sister D'nette grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida with their mother. [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. Bassett's middle name was given to her in honor of her aunt Evelyn. Full name. She is survived by her daughters, Angela Bassett Vance and Dannette Belinda Bassett; brothers, Ralph and Garland. Who were the people in Betty's life? Memorial has already been merged. Daniel B. Bassett, Jr. married Betty Jane Gilbert Bassett. 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. Played Cuba Gooding Jr. 's mother in Boyz n the Hood (1991). Share what Betty did for a living or if she had a career or profession. "I make sure that I see my doctor regularly for my yearly checkups, and if there's anything that I'm concerned about, I will text him or call him or go in," Bassett said. Please try again later. 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. HAS A DEATH OCCURRED? 0 cemeteries found in Acton, Marion County, Indiana, USA. ST. PETERSBURG Betty Jane Bassett, mother of film and television actress Angela Bassett, died Sunday. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. The burial will be at Acton Cemetery following the service.Betty was a homemaker. [75][76] Bassett had a good feeling about the film from "the start",[72] and believed her character had a "real presence" in the film and felt she was active in the plot. Bassett's mother became more involved in her daughter's grades and told her and her sister the pair were going to college. Ten months after Bassett was born, her mother became pregnant and had a . [89][90] In an interview with The Huffington Post, Bassett noted that there had "never been a female head of the Secret Service, much less a woman of color". The email does not appear to be a valid email address. One negative review, for example, judged that Malcolm X failed to "capture" the rage of Malcolm X's autobiography. [79] The film was Bassett's second time working with Devine, as the pair had worked together previously in Waiting to Exhale. Trivia. becomes full All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 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 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." [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. Angela Evelyn Bassett (born August 16, 1958) is an American actress. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. In 1935, in the year that Betty Jane Bassett was born, the BOI's name (the Bureau of Investigation) was changed to the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) and it officially became a separate agency with the Department of Justice. Mom lived life to the fullest, and will be missed by all. When 2 or more people share their unique perspectives, He had previously been a U.S. 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. Her parents split up soon . Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Betty Bassett (244340508)? [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." Angela Bassett is raising awareness of the devastating illness that took her mother years ago. 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. [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. Year should not be greater than current year. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Please enter a valid Memorial ID. It was pretty easy compared to some of the roles I've done that call for so much emotion or physicality." Bassett, Betty J. [11] During high school, Bassett became the first African-American from Boca Ciega to be admitted to the National Honor Society. WE ARE AVAILABLE 24/7CALL Minneapolis(612) 200-2777or duluth(218) 208-0377, Copyright 2022 |Terms of use & privacy policy. Many know Angela Bassett for playing strong female characters on screen and being an inspiration to many women, young and old. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. [34][35] Her other two films released in 2000 were Whispers: An Elephant's Tale and Boesman and Lena. She called it her first time doing "this kind of movie" but expressed interest in seeing what her scenes looked like. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Children Together. [133], Bassett attended the second inauguration of Barack Obama on January 21, 2013. Her mother had Type 2 diabetes and Bassett said their family didn't see the "wolf at the door" in her health battle. She was the only member of Bassett's family to have gone to both college and graduate school. Memorial Mass Tuesday, December 15th, 11:00 am at All Saints Catholic Church, 19795 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044. As a single mother, Betty stressed the importance of education for her children. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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