The Biography piece is collaborative, where we work together to present the facts. 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. Biographies are our place to remember and discover more about the people important to us. Visitation one hour before Mass. Bassett met with De Niro and later realized the conversation was meant to break the ice before they started filming. Angela Bassett wishes her mother could see her career success almost 10 years on from her death. 0 cemeteries found in Acton, Marion County, Indiana, USA. She was 78. 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. ", Outside of her advocacy efforts, Bassett is also getting ready to film the highly anticipated "Black Panther" sequel, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. "[47] The only film she appeared in during the following year was Mr. and Mrs. Smith in an uncredited voice role. She said she hasn't seen a script but has the utmost faith in the film's director, Ryan Coogler. She was married to. "[21] Upon its release, What's Love Got to Do with It received strong reviews that touted her performance as masterful. It was pretty easy compared to some of the roles I've done that call for so much emotion or physicality." born 1958, age 60 with Daniel Bassett. The actress said her mother's health complications arose later in life. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37643963/betty-jane-bassett. 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. The difference this year, however, was that Bassett chose a unique way to honor her mom's legacy. This account has been disabled. For the latter, she won a Golden Globe Award and has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She sang and it was seen as contributing to the film's "blissful unreality". 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. As a single mother, Betty stressed the importance of education for her children. [111], In January 2018, Bassett joined the Fox first responder procedural drama 911, of which she is also a producer. See What AncientFaces Does to discover more about the community. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. "[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. A system error has occurred. This was a walk in the park. 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. Angela Bassett. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? She felt it did a "wonderful job of bringing" The Notorious B.I.G. Make sure that the file is a photo. 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: 78. Please reset your password. She also directed its sixth episode, which aired on October 19, 2016. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Betty Bassett (176391755)? ST. PETERSBURG Betty Jane Bassett, mother of film and television actress Angela Bassett, died Sunday. Trivia. But not iron-fist kind of strong, just self-assured. ===== 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. The couple's twins son Slater Josiah Vance and daughter Bronwyn Golden Vance were carried by a surrogate. Invalid memorial. [52], Bassett provided her voice for the 2007 film Meet the Robinsons. Heart disease also affects the Black community at a disproportionate rate. In 2010, Deadline Hollywood reported that Bassett would have a role in One Police Plaza. Weve updated the security on the site. Are you a close relative of Betty? cemeteries found in Acton, Marion County, Indiana, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Bassett, Betty J. I get the chance to remember the Share yesterday to connect today & preserve tomorrow, Copyright 1999-2023 AncientFaces, Inc. All Rights Reserved, ADVERTISEMENT She is an active Ambassador of UNICEF for the United States and a member of the West Angeles Church of God in Christ. One of her first New York performances came in 1985 when she appeared in J. E. Franklin's Black Girl at Second Stage Theatre. Gilbert family member is 71. Who is Betty Bassett to you? WE ARE AVAILABLE 24/7CALL Minneapolis(612) 200-2777or duluth(218) 208-0377, Copyright 2022 |Terms of use & privacy policy. She also earned an Academy Award nomination but lost to Holly Hunter for The Piano. Bassett, Betty J. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. In Vampire in Brooklyn, she played Rita Veder, a tortured cop with a dark secret. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Daniel Benjamin Bassett Jr. "[88] The film received mixed reviews, including negative reactions from Ilyasah Shabazz and Bernice King, the daughters of Betty Shabazz and Coretta Scott King. [46], In 2004, she had roles in the films The Lazarus Child and Mr. 3000. The critically acclaimed play by Katori Hall originally debuted in London's West End in 2009 and went on to win the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play. [4] Ten months after Bassett was born, her mother became pregnant and had a second child, Bassett's sister D'nette. born 1958, age 60 American Actress. 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. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. The first film Bassett appeared in that year was Supernova, where she played a medical officer. Geni requires JavaScript! Would you like to manage this memorial? 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. Bassett's mother lived in New York City with her father's brother and his wife when she met Bassett's father. Thanks for your help! We share yesterday, to build meaningful connections today, and preserve for tomorrow. 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." This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. [69] Bassett was also cast in the superhero film Green Lantern, released in 2011, as notable DC Comics character Amanda Waller. Try again later. 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. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Facebook gives people the. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/244340508/betty-jane-bassett. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. While her aunt did not have any children of her own, she "loved children, and she was good with them. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Betty Jean Price Bassett. [80] Director Salim Akil said Bassett's presence quietly makes a big difference.[72]. Died. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Try again. 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. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Betty Bassett (37643963)? This browser does not support getting your location. Bassett had her breakthrough portraying singer Tina Turner in the biopic What's Love Got to Do with It (1993), which won her a Golden Globe Award and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. In 2014, she lost those battles. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 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. Share highlights of Betty's life. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). [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. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 78. opened. Where we share as we remember & make discoveries and connect with others to help answer questions. Oops, something didn't work. Mr. 3000 was a comedy in which Bassett costarred with Bernie Mac. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Angela Evelyn Bassett was born on 16th August 1958 in the United States to Betty Jane (ne Gilbert) and Daniel Benjamin Bassett. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? [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. 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. She was 78. [33], In 2000, Bassett turned down the lead role in Monster's Ball because of the script's sexual content; the role earned Halle Berry the Academy Award for Best Actress. [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. His Other Children. [128], Bassett is a supporter of programs for the arts, especially for youth. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Daughter of Leroy Gilbert and Emma Jean Gilbert You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. What schools or universities did Betty attend? The prolific actress's mom, Betty Jane Bassett, had type 2 diabetes and tragically died of heart disease. Bassett was reported to have a role in the film in June 2012, the month before filming began. Date of Death: June 22, 2014 (age 78) Zodiac Sign: Leo. She was 78. Failed to delete memorial. (Impressionista Films/Jay Reilly) CHICAGO - Betty Jane Bassett was among millions of Americans suffering from Type 2 diabetes. 102 birth records, View In 2013, Bassett appeared on FX TV show American Horror Story: Coven[73] as Marie Laveau, a voodoo witch. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Betty Jane Frith Bassett I found on Findagrave.com. Bassett called the recording "haunting," but noted that afterward she was "able to grab hold of the pain and re-create the scene." In the 1930s, about 100,000 former slaves were still living during the Great Depression, of which 2,300 were interviewed part of the Federal Writers' Project. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Failed to report flower. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. "[38] She has turned down roles which she viewed as demeaning to her image. Learn more about managing a memorial . [11] At Yale, Bassett met her future husband Courtney B. Vance, a 1986 graduate of the drama school. The award-winning actress, 62, lost her mother, Betty Jane, in June 2014 to heart failure. "I think I have been incredibly blessed and it is probably just all downhill from here. Did Betty serve in the military or did a war or conflict interfere with her life? Wikipedia Profile Angela Bassett American actress People. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. She revealed the misconduct to her mother, Betty Jane Bassett who didn't hesitate to . You can always change this later in your Account settings. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. [26] Stephen Holden of The New York Times opined that Bassett was "largely wasted as a Presidential assistant. In The Rosa Parks Story, Bassett was cast as Rosa Parks. Please enter a valid Memorial ID. Learn more about merges. Photos: Lightning return home to take on Ducks, Tampa man gets life sentence for bloody double killing, robbery in Hillsborough, After sluggish start, Lightning rout Ducks at home, Editorial Cartoons for Wednesday from Times Wire Services, Florida official unsure if Vertol will still handle migrant relocation program, Unrestrained 5-year-old child falls out of truck, run over in Tampa, troopers say, Hundreds of USF students join statewide walkout to protest DeSantis education policies, Rays Shane McClanahan already hitting upper 90s nice to see, Estimates vary widely on cost to expand school vouchers in Florida, Food company A Good Human is opening a vegan cooking school in St. Petersburg, Newly ordained priest, 27, joins Land O'Lakes church. "[8] As her interest in entertainment developed, Angela and her sister would often put on shows, reading poems or performing popular music for their family. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Betty Jane Bassett Age. 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Angela Bassett is raising awareness of the devastating illness that took her mother years ago. Her father was an electrician and her mother worked as a nurse's aide. [71] Bassett's and Loretta Devine's performances in the film were called "in some ways too fierce for the room, offering nuances of hostility and hurt that the movie cannot really handle" and contributing to the "unevenness of the performances" in the film. Age 93 of Lakeville passed away December 7, 2015. Betty was born in . "[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! Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Angela Bassett is raising awareness of the devastating illness that took her mother years ago. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. [16] During production, director Spike Lee showed Bassett a tape of the exact moment when Malcolm X was shot during his assassination, since they would be filming the scene. This section is to introduce Betty Bassett with highlights of her life and how she is remembered. 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. [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. Join Facebook to connect with Betty Jane Bassett and others you may know. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. [98] On June 11, 2014, Ruby Dee died from natural causes. Select the next to any field to update. Start a FameChain Add to my FameChain. "[78] . Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. 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. The award-winning actress, 62, lost her mother, Betty Jane, in June 2014 to heart failure. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Born. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Ten months after Bassett was born, her mother became pregnant and had a . Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Her mother, Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett, passed away on June 22, 2014. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "[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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. [108] GREAT NEWS! She's the host of Know Diabetes by Heart, a joint fundraiser by the American Heart . There is a problem with your email/password. 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. Add to your scrapbook. The health complications Bassett's mother experienced led the star to make changes in her own life. [15], Bassett earned industry attention and public recognition for her early performances in the films Boyz n the Hood (1991) and Malcolm X (1992). This account has been disabled. In 1986, by the time she was 51 years old, on September 8th, the Oprah Winfrey Show went into national syndication. Oops, something didn't work. Bassett also became an ambassador for the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Associations "Know Diabetes by Heart" initiative in 2019. There was a problem getting your location. Actress confessed once that she has always suffered from the lack of motherly love . This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? [92] She appeared in the 2013 film Black Nativity. Weve updated the security on the site. 0 cemeteries found in Bassett, Henry County, Virginia, USA. [127] In the summer of 2005, they starred together in a production of His Girl Friday at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Impressionista Films/Jay Reilly) CHICAGO - Betty Jane Bassett was among millions of Americans suffering from Type 2 diabetes. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. cemeteries found in Bassett, Henry County, Virginia, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. [126], Bassett married actor Courtney B. Vance in 1997. Full name. Betty Jane Plummer Bassett (1919-2022) - Find a Grave Memorial Advertisement Photo added by Chris Betty Jane Plummer Bassett Are you a close relative of Betty? Dannette Bassett. And to cross the water, to countries where people will never meet people who look like me. I think I'm a little bit more hyper and concerned about them than even myself sometimes.". Clinton won 43.01% of the popular vote to Bush's 37.45%. [137], Bassett was initiated as an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority on July 13, 2013. Year should not be greater than current year. Written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II (the first of their string of successful collaborations), audiences loved it. ). Learn more about managing a memorial . News, saying he told her she would "'do this big, big episode and you're going to knock it out of the park,' and she did. Learn more about merges . Bassett described the then-recently filmed party scene and her character in Waiting to Exhale to the Orlando Sentinel. "[58] Bassett also had a role in Nothing But the Truth in 2008. Year should not be greater than current year. Failed to remove flower. For her portrayal of Betty Shabazz in the latter, she earned an Image Award, while the movie itself had a mixed critical reception. 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