daughter of Ernest Talmadge Frith & Gladys Cassady, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. [128], Bassett is a supporter of programs for the arts, especially for youth. Now, the 61-year-old strong woman is opening up and telling her own story about experiencing sexual molestation as a child. Share memories and family stories, photos, or ask questions. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Basically, the four of us are sitting there talking about men and having some fun. [3][4][5] Bassett's middle name was given to her in honor of her aunt Evelyn. 0 cemeteries found in Bassett, Henry County, Virginia, USA. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? "[88] The film received mixed reviews, including negative reactions from Ilyasah Shabazz and Bernice King, the daughters of Betty Shabazz and Coretta Scott King. 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. 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. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Cremation Society of Minnesota, Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree. Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett was born on August 3, 1935 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida United States. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Betty Bassett (37643963)? [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. [136] After Clinton was defeated in the general election, Bassett tweeted, "Only 1455 days until November 3, 2020. [84][85] Bassett had previously played Shabazz in both Malcolm X and Panther, but instead played Coretta Scott King opposite to Mary J. Blige, who played Shabazz. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Betty Jane Frith Bassett I found on Findagrave.com. Copyright 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. "[58] Bassett also had a role in Nothing But the Truth in 2008. Bassett's mother became more involved in her daughter's grades and told her and her sister the pair were going to college. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Link to family and friends whose lives she impacted. The prolific actress's mom, Betty Jane Bassett, had type 2 diabetes and tragically died of heart disease. In December 2018, she voiced the Decepticon villain 'Shatter' from the Transformers live-action film Bumblebee. [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. and you'll be alerted when others do the same. Co-creator Ryan Murphy praised Bassett in an interview with E! GREAT NEWS! "[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. Preceded in death by husband, Ross. . [134] She endorsed Hillary Clinton for president during the 2016 United States presidential election, saying "Bar none, Clinton would make a great president. The musical ran for 2,212 performances originally and was made into a movie in 1954. "[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 was 78. "[65] Bassett earned positive reviews for her performance in the film, noted as being one of the more experienced actors involved. Try again later. Her parents split up soon . Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Singing in a film was a new experience for Bassett, who had never had to sing before and had always lip-synced.[94]. "[106], In March 2017, Bassett appeared in "Ache", an episode of the television series Underground. 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. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. In my imagination we would have children and live in a real house. Would you like to manage this memorial? As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 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. [59] Bassett joined the regular cast of ER for the show's final season (20082009). Angela Evelyn Bassett was born on 16th August 1958 in the United States to Betty Jane (ne Gilbert) and Daniel Benjamin Bassett. "[21], In 1997, she starred as the President's advisor in Contact. In 2014, she lost those battles. She's the host of Know Diabetes by Heart, a joint fundraiser by the American Heart . [8] After graduating from Jordan Park Elementary School, she began being bussed out of her neighborhood to attend Disston Middle School for seventh grade. Join Facebook to connect with Betty Jane Bassett and others you may know. In March 2011, it was reported that Bassett had signed up for a lead role in the ABC pilot Identity. Her Other Children. 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: [7] Bassett did not see her father again for several years, until she attended her grandmother's funeral. Make sure that the file is a photo. born 1958, age 60 American Actress. [38] In addition to The Score, that year she also had a role in the television film Ruby's Bucket of Blood. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Betty Bassett (244340508)? 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She also was among millions suffering from heart disease. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. In Strange Days, Bassett played Lornette "Mace" Mason, a chauffeur and bodyguard. Dannette Bassett. 25 years later, she played his sister in American Horror Story (2011). Select the pencil to add details. [95] Her agent approached Ryan Murphy about her having a role in the series and he told the agent that she was the person he had in mind for Marie Laveau. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 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. American Actress. "This is a career about images. [22][23] Marc Bernardin of Entertainment Weekly wrote that Bassett "gave the performance of a lifetime" portraying Turner in the biopic. [109] Lena Waithe wanted Bassett after being impressed by her previous work though was convinced she would turn down the role and said Bassett's inclusion influenced the series drastically with "another layer" of tension. Bassett was also classmates with actor Charles S. Bassett, Betty J. The award-winning actress, 62, lost her mother, Betty Jane, in June 2014 to heart failure. Bassett soon looked for acting work in the New York theater. Daniel Benjamin Bassett Jr. Please enter your email and password to sign in. "[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. 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