7 years longer than In 2013, Bassett appeared on FX TV show American Horror Story: Coven[73] as Marie Laveau, a voodoo witch. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Date of Death: June 22, 2014 (age 78) Zodiac Sign: Leo. [83] Bassett also appeared as herself in I Ain't Scared Of You. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? She revealed the misconduct to her mother, Betty Jane Bassett who didn't hesitate to . The average age of Gilbert family member is 71. Who is Betty Bassett to you? Link to family and friends whose lives she impacted. 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. Experiences, organizations, & how she spent her time. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. So it becomes a bigger thing than me just becoming a movie star, and me just being on TV. Make sure that the file is a photo. 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. Try again later. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Family members linked to this person will appear here. 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. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. [131], In early 2007, Bassett donated $2,300 to the presidential primary campaign of Barack Obama. There is a problem with your email/password. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Bassett appeared as Secret Service director Lynne Jacobs in the action thriller Olympus Has Fallen, released on March 22, 2013. Unfortunately, not much is known about her except for her name. Wikipedia Profile Angela Bassett American actress People. [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". Betty Jane Bassett Age. The episode marks the third time a woman has directed the show. In the 2009 film Notorious, Bassett portrayed Voletta Wallace, the mother of The Notorious B.I.G. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. When we share what we know, together we discover more. Her character was in a relationship with Robert De Niro's. All Rights Reserved. Also in 1998, Bassett starred in How Stella Got Her Groove Back, once again collaborating with McMillan. [97] Bassett had previously expressed interest in directing the year before. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. [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. Did Betty serve in the military or did a war or conflict interfere with her life? Bassett was also classmates with actor Charles S. She received another nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie. 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. Betty Bassett Children. She was 78. Would you like to manage this memorial? Angela Bassett is raising awareness of the devastating illness that took her mother years ago. 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. [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". The first film Bassett appeared in that year was Supernova, where she played a medical officer. This year's Mother's Day was hard for Angela Bassett. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. [26] Stephen Holden of The New York Times opined that Bassett was "largely wasted as a Presidential assistant. She was then telephoned by director Frank Oz, who told her Robert De Niro would "like to meet with you". Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Angela Bassett. In 2019, she joined the cast of Gunpowder Milkshake. Bassett had previously worked with her on Betty and Coretta and was reported to attend the Riverside Church memorial for Dee on September 20, 2014. [119] [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. Heart disease also affects the Black community at a disproportionate rate. [132] Bassett supported Obama in his reelection campaign. Weve updated the security on the site. Weve updated the security on the site. Bassett met with De Niro and later realized the conversation was meant to break the ice before they started filming. The Upward Bound program is an academic and cultural enrichment program for underprivileged students. Bassett also became an ambassador for the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Associations "Know Diabetes by Heart" initiative in 2019. Try again. 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. Bassett soon looked for acting work in the New York theater. Senator and a Congressman, both from the state of Massachusetts, as well as a Naval lieutenant in World War II. 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. [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. the average Gilbert family member If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. A 2:00 p.m. funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Victor Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church "[30], In 1999, Bassett starred in Music of the Heart, once again collaborating with horror icon Wes Craven. Bassett, Betty J. [134] She endorsed Hillary Clinton for president during the 2016 United States presidential election, saying "Bar none, Clinton would make a great president. based on information from your browser. Bassett said, "The thing is that my character is thinking about how her husband has left her. "[78] Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Try again later. 0 cemeteries found in Acton, Marion County, Indiana, USA. Failed to remove flower. She joked to reporter Jennifer H. Cunningham, "Yes, I can sing you didn't ask how well!" Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Invalid memorial. In The Rosa Parks Story, Bassett was cast as Rosa Parks. [139], In 2018, she received an honorary doctorate from Yale University and another from Old Dominion University in 2022.[140][141][142]. "This is a career about images. 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. Betty Jane Bassett (mother) Date of Birth: August 03, 1935. The FBI's responsibility is to "detect and prosecute crimes against the United States". The True Superhero of Diabetics. Bassett was reported to have a role in the film in June 2012, the month before filming began. Who were the people in Betty's life? This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Are you a close relative of Betty? Select the pencil to add details. Where we share as we remember & make discoveries and connect with others to help answer questions. Age 93 of Lakeville passed away December 7, 2015. [71] Despite this, Bassett was taken "out of her element" with the arrangements made that accommodated the computer-generated effects. Friends with Nancy Wilson, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Loni Love. Join Facebook to connect with Betty Jane Bassett and others you may know. Learn more about merges. Memorial ID. [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. I have a cigarette in one hand, and I'm drinking. [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. ", Outside of her advocacy efforts, Bassett is also getting ready to film the highly anticipated "Black Panther" sequel, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. View the profiles of people named Betty Jane Bassett. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? "[17] Bassett worried that after her role as Betty Shabazz in Malcolm X, she would not find another role "as satisfying." #ProudOfHer". 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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. "[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. It's celluloid; they last for ever. 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