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Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett
Bassett at the 2007 Red Dress Collection for The Heart Truth campaign.
Personal information
Birth nameAngela Evelyn Bassett
Birth dateAugust 16, 1958(age 52)
Place of birthHarlem, New York, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1985 � present
SpouseCourtney B. Vance(1997-present)
1 son, 1 daughter

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Angela Evelyn Bassett (born August 16, 1958) is an American actress. She has become well-known for her biographical film roles portraying real life women in African American culture, including singer Tina Turner in the motion picture What's Love Got to Do with It, as well as Betty Shabazz in the films Malcolm X and Panther, Rosa Parks in the The Rosa Parks Story, Katherine Jackson in the miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream and Voletta Wallace in the film Notorious.

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Twitter.com - Follow Us! Green Lantern hits theaters on June 17th, 2011. Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong, Tim Robbins, Angela Bassett, Jon Tenney, Taika Waititi, Temuera Morrison, Gattlin Griffith, Jenna Craig In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan. Hal is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before. But Hal is clearly the missing piece to the puzzle, and along with his determination and willpower, he has one thing no member of the Corps has ever had: humanity. With the encouragement of fellow pilot and childhood sweetheart Carol Ferris (Blake Lively), if Hal can quickly master his new powers and find the courage to overcome his fears, he may prove to be not only the key to defeating Parallax...he will become the greatest Green Lantern of all. Green Lantern trailer courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures.
2.57 min. | 4.74 user rating
Twitter.com - Follow Us! Jumping the Broom hits theaters on May 6th, 2011. Cast: Paula Patton, Angela Bassett, Laz Alonso, Mike Epps, Loretta Devine, Lil' Romeo, Meagan Good, Julie Bowen, Brian Stokes Mitchell A collision of worlds when two African-American families from divergent socioeconomic backgrounds get together one weekend in Martha's Vineyard for a wedding. Jumping the Broom trailer courtesy TriStar Pictures.
2.55 min. | 4.56 user rating
Handy Manny Motorcycle Adventure Disney Exclusive Premiere. B-Roll at The Arclight Cinemas. Hollywood, CA Saturday, September 26, 2009. Featuring Wilmer Valderrama, Christian Valderrama, Angela Bassett, Nicole Sullivan, Ali Landry, Alison Sweeney, Dee Baker, Madison De La Garza and Daniella Baltodano. The dvd film will be available in stores December 1, 2009. Pacific Rim Video with Madison Norquist behind the camera.
3.68 min. | 3.75 user rating
Inspired by todays politically charged climate, NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH, features Kate Beckinsale as Washington, DC political journalist Rachel Armstrong, who writes an explosive story about a government scandal in which she reveals the name of a covert CIA agent (Vera Farmiga). When a special government prosecutor (Matt Dillon) demands she divulge her source, she refuses and finds herself behind bars, struggling to defend the principles she has based her career upon. Written and directed by Rod Lurie (The Contender, Resurrecting the Champ), NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH also stars Alan Alda, Angela Bassett, David Schwimmer and Noah Wyle.
2.35 min. | 4.72 user rating
Original theatrical trailer for the 2001 film "The Score." Starring Robert De Niro, Edward Norton, Marlon Brando, Angela Bassett. Directed by Frank Oz.
2.52 min. | 4.8 user rating
starring Whitney Houston and Angela Bassett.
2.65 min. | 4.34 user rating
2007 Audio Book of the Year! The full 8-minute behind-the-scenes video of the making of The Bible Experience New Testament, a fully-dramatized and symphonic-orchestrated reading of the New Testament performed by an unprecedented ensemble of distinguished African-American actors such as Denzel Washington, Blair Underwood, Angela Bassett, Juanita Bynum, Shirley Caesar, Samuel L. Jackson, Cuba Gooding Jr., Kirk Franklin, and many more. For more video and audio clips, visit www.zondervan.com/TheBibleExperience. Coming soon: The Complete Bible Experience and The Bible Experience Old Testament.
8.50 min. | 4.65 user rating
NEW VIDEO! The Bible Experience New Testament, The 2007 Audio Book of the Year, now includes the Old Testament! The Complete Bible Experience eclipses any audio Bible you've ever encountered. Featuring an unprecedented cast of over 200 entertainment celebrities and a cinematic musical score, here is the entire Bible in Today's New International Version in a historic, masterfully engineered production. The Bible has a voice. Listen! This is the NEW behind-the-scenes video of the making of The Complete Bible Experience, a fully-dramatized and symphonic-orchestrated reading of the entire Bible performed by an unprecedented ensemble of distinguished African-American actors, musicians, and clergy such as Denzel Washington, Blair Underwood, Angela Bassett, Juanita Bynum, Shirley Caesar, Samuel L. Jackson, Cuba Gooding Jr., Kirk Franklin, and many more. For free audio samples and more video clips, visit www.zondervan.com/tbe. Brought to you by Zondervan.
10.82 min. | 4.64 user rating
The life and death story of Notorious BIG (aka Christopher Wallace), who came straight out of Brooklyn to take the world of rap music by storm. www.onthered.com Director George Tillman Jr. Cast: Angela Bassett ... Voletta Wallace Anthony Mackie ... Tupac Shakur Derek...
4.33 min. | 4.94 user rating
NOTORIOUS: The Movie: Behind-the-Scenes with BlackPressRadio. In this interview, meet JR one of the original members of the JUNIOR Mafia who discusses the movie and provides a free flow rap that shows why Biggie loved JUNIOR Mafia. Although many believe that the members of the group are beefing, they put their differences aside and showed up for Biggie. With the exception of Lil Kim, who was said to be upset with the person who was cast to portray her. Kim wanted Meagan Good, but Ms. Good wanted $1 million per day so....that's that. Biggie's mom is being played by Angela Bassett and Derek Luke plays P. Diddy. Jamal "Gravy" plays Biggie. So sit back and enjoy this exclusive podcast from BlackPressRadio.com.
5.50 min. | 4.63 user rating

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VIDEO Designer Robert Rodriguez stages show at Saks Fifth Avenue in Bal Harbour - Fashion (blog) Tweet this news
Fashion (blog)--Fashion designer Robert Rodriguez - who has dressed Nicole Kidman, Scarlett Johanssen, Angelina Jolie, Eva Longoria and -Angela Bassett- - will be at Saks Fifth Avenue in Bal Harbour from 7 to 10 pm on Wednesday, April 6th. The event is co - Date : Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:03:24 GMT+00:00
Mark Gordon Renews Pact With ABC, Makes First-Look Deal With Disney - TheWrap Tweet this news
TheWrap--He is now producing the ABC drama pilot “Identity,” starring -Angela Bassett-. Gordon, whose most recent film project is the just-released "Source Code," has been with ABC for a decade. "I'm so incredibly fortu - Date : Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:03:41 GMT+00:00
Overdue Reviews: 'Strange Days' - Switched Tweet this news
Switched--Lenny's friend and bodyguard Mace (-Angela Bassett-) drives Lenny around in a limo and takes the role of action hero(ine), all while quietly pining for his affections. Lenny is given a SQUID tape that shows the blatant murder at the hands o - Date : Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:46:01 GMT+00:00
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Collider.com--Directed by Martin Campbell, Green Lantern stars Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong, Jay O. Sanders, Temuera Morrison, Taika Waititi, Jon Tenney, -Angela Bassett-, and Tim Robbins. The DC Comics superhero adaptation is - Date : Sat, 02 Apr 2011 17:37:05 GMT+00:00
Searching for love - The New Age Online Tweet this news
The New Age Online--The film adaptation of the incredibly popular book, Stella, portrayed by award-winning actress -Angela Bassett-, showed women everywhere that being a single mother was not a life sentence to boredom. One trip to Jamaica with her best f - Date : Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:11:25 GMT+00:00
Warner Bros. Pictures & Legendary Pictures in association with DC ... - Comic Book Movie Tweet this news
Comic Book Movie---Angela Bassett- as Amanda Waller: The Director of the Department of Extranormal Activities, after J'onn J'onzz crashes his Martian ship in the desert near to NORAD, Waller has him captured and tortured to exploit his weaknesse - Date : Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:51:02 GMT+00:00
"I Started As Musician" -Dakore - Peace FM Online Tweet this news
Peace FM Online---...- being at the beach, listening to music and chilling with loved ones. Which actors do you look up to the most, in the filming industry? In Nigeria, I admire Olu and Joke Jacobs. Internationally, -Angela Bassett-, Angelina Jolie and K - Date : Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:44:23 GMT+00:00
West Indies cricket at lowest ebb ever - The Trinidad Guardian Tweet this news
The Trinidad Guardian--If you saw Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, -Angela Bassett- and Delroy Lindo in the classic, biopic 'Malcolm X', you would recall Densil as Malcolm, saying: “We have been hoodwinked!” Similarly, we as West Indians and We - Date : Sun, 27 Mar 2011 09:59:41 GMT+00:00
Q&A: Romeo Hits The Dance Floor - BET Tweet this news
BET--The University of Southern California junior has become a modern day triple threat as the 21-year old juggles academics with an acting career�he'll soon star on the big screen with -Angela Bassett- and Paula Patton in Jumping the Broom on May 6t - Date : Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:33:01 GMT+00:00
Pasadena Playhouse's 2011-12 season will feature Angela Bassett in new drama - Los Angeles Times Tweet this news
Los Angeles Times--The Pasadena Playhouse announced a five-play 2011-12 season on Tuesday, highlighted by world premieres for “Pastoral,” a new drama by Frank Tangredi starring -Angela Bassett- (pictured with Laurence Fishburne) as a pastor who has se - Date : Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:43:38 GMT+00:00

Film
Year Film Role class="unsortable"Notes
1986 F/X TV Reporter
1990 Kindergarten Cop Stewardess
1991 Critters 4 Fran Released Straight-to-Video
1991 Boyz n the Hood Reva Devereaux
1991 City of Hope Reesha
1992 Passion Fish Dawn/Rhonda
1992 Innocent Blood U.S. Attorney Sinclair
1992 Malcolm X Betty Shabazz
1993 What's Love Got to Do with It Anna Mae Bullock/Tina Turner
1995 Vampire in Brooklyn Det. Rita Veder
1995 Panther Betty Shabazz
1995 Strange Days Lornette 'Mace' Mason
1995 Waiting to Exhale Bernadine 'Bernie' Harris
1997 Contact Rachel Constantine
1998 How Stella Got Her Groove Back Stella
1999 Our Friend, Martin Miles' Mom Voice role, released Straight-to-Video
1999 Music of the Heart Principal Janet Williams
2000 Supernova Dr. Kaela Evers
2000 Whispers: An Elephant's Tale Groove Voice Role
2000 Boesman and Lena Lena
2001 TheScoreThe Score (film) Diane
2002 Sunshine State Desiree Stokes Perry
2003 Unchained Memories Reader
2003 Masked and Anonymous Mistress
2004 TheLazarus Child Dr. Elizabeth Chase
2004 Mr. 3000 Maureen 'Mo' Simmons
2005 Mr. & Mrs. Smith Mr. Smith's Boss Uncredited voice role
2006 Akeelah and the Bee Tanya Anderson
2007 Meet the Robinsons Mildred Voice role
2008 Gospel Hill Sarah Malcolm
2008 Of Boys and Men Rieta Cole
2008 Meet the Browns Brenda Brown
2008 Nothing But the Truth Bonnie Benjamin
2009 Notorious Voletta Wallace
2011 Jumping the Broom
2011 Green Lantern Amanda Waller

Television
Year Film Role class="unsortable"Notes
1985 Doubletake Prostitute at Headquarters CBS TV-Movie
1985 Spenser: For Hire Joe's Daughter Episode: "The Choice"
1985, 1988 TheCosby Show Mrs. Mitchell
Paula
Episode: "Mr. Quiet"
Episode: "Bookworm"
1986 Liberty Linda Thornton NBC TV-Movie
1987 Ryan's Hope Leonie Peach
1989 AMan Called Hawk Bailey Webster Episodes: "The Master's Mirror" and "Never My Love"
1989 Tour of Duty Lt. Camilla Patterson Episodes: "Hard Stripe" and "The Volunteer"
1989 227 Amy Burnett Episode: "A Pampered Tale"
1989 Thirtysomething Kate Harriton Episode: "Legacy"
1990 Family of Spies Bev Andress CBS TV-Movie
1990 Alien Nation Renee Longstreet Episode: "Eyewitness News"
1990 Challenger Cheryl McNair ABC TV-Movie
1990 Equal Justice Janet Fields Episode: "Goodbye, Judge Green"
1990 In the Best Interest of the Child Lori CBS TV-Movie
1990 Perry Mason: In the Case of the Silenced Singer Carla Peters NBC TV-Movie
1991 Line of Fire: The Morris Dees Story Pat NBC TV-Movie
1991 TheFlashThe Flash (TV series) Linda Lake Episode: "Beat the Clock"
1991 Fire: Trapped on the 37th Floor Allison ABC TV-Movie
1991 Stat Dr. Willie Burns Episode: "Ladyfinger"
1991 TheHeroes of Desert Storm Lt. Phoebe Jeter ABC TV-Movie
1991 Locked Up: A Mother's Rage Willie TV-Movie
1991 One Special Victory Lois NBC TV-Movie
1992 Nightmare Cafe Evelyn Episode: "Sanctuary for a Child"
1992 TheJacksons: An American Dream Katherine Jackson ABC Miniseries
1995 Get Smart Uncredited role as Runway Model Episode: "Pilot"
2001 Ruby's Bucket of Blood Ruby Delacroix Showtime TV-Movie
2002 TheRosa Parks Story Rosa Parks CBS TV-Movie
2003 Freedom: A History of Us Sheyann Webb
Melba Pattillo
PBS Miniseries
Episodes: "Marching to Freedom Land" and "Let Freedom Ring"
2005 Alias CIA Director Hayden Chase Episodes: "Authorized Personnel Only", "The Index", "The Descent" and "Search And Rescue"
2006 Time Bomb Jill Greco CBS TV-Movie
2008 �
2009
ER Dr. Cate Banfield
2010 TheSimpsons First Lady Michelle Obama Episode: Stealing First Base (voice)

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Result For
1994 Academy Award Best Actress Nominated What's Love Got to Do with It
1994 Golden Globe Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy Won What's Love Got to Do with It
1995 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Motion Picture Won What's Love Got to Do with It
1995 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture Won Malcolm X
1995 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Motion Picture Won Waiting to Exhale
1996 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series Nominated Storytime
1996 Saturn Award Best Actress Won Strange Days
1998 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture Nominated Contact
1999 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Motion Picture Won How Stella Got Her Groove Back
2000 Black Reel Award Best Supporting Actress in a Theatrical Film Nominated Music of the Heart
2000 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture Won Music of the Heart
2001 Black Reel Award Best Actress in a Theatrical Film Nominated Boseman and Lena
2001 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture Nominated Boseman and Lena
2002 Black Reel Award Best Actress in a Network or Cable Film Won Ruby's Bucket of Blood
2002 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special Won Ruby's Bucket of Blood
2002 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture Won TheScoreThe Score (film)
2002 Screen Actors Guild Award Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries Nominated Ruby's Bucket of Blood
2003 Black Reel Award Best Actress in a Theatrical Film Won Sunshine State
2003 Black Reel Award Best Actress in a Network or Cable Film Won TheRosa Parks Story
2002 Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actress in a Mini-Series or Television Movie Nominated TheRosa Parks Storynolink=1
2003 Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Children's Special Nominated (shared nomination) Our America
2003 Image Award Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture Won Sunshine State
2003 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture Won Sunshine State
2003 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special Won TheRosa Parks Storynolink=1
2005 Black Reel Award Best Actress, Musical or Comedy Nominated Mr. 3000
2005 BET Award Outstanding Lead Actress in a Theatrical Film Nominated Mr. 3000
2005 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture Nominated Mr. 3000
2006 Black Movie Award Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Won Akeelah and the Bee
2007 Black Reel Award Best Supporting Actress Nominated Akeelah and the Bee
2007 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture Nominated Akeelah and the Bee
2009 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture Nominated Meet the Browns
2007 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Won ER
2010 Black Reel Award As a member of the Best Ensemble Nominated Notorious

Golden Globe Award for Best Actress � Motion Picture Musical or Comedy

Bernadette Peters (1981) * Julie Andrews (1982) * Julie Walters (1983) * Kathleen Turner (1984) * Kathleen Turner (1985) * Sissy Spacek (1986) * Cher (1987) * Melanie Griffith (1988) * Jessica Tandy (1989) * Julia Roberts (1990) * Bette Midler (1991) * Miranda Richardson (1992) * Angela Bassett (1993) * Jamie Lee Curtis (1994) * Nicole Kidman (1995) * Madonna (1996) * Helen Hunt (1997) * Gwyneth Paltrow (1998) * Janet McTeer (1999) * Renée Zellweger (2000) ---- Complete List * (1950 �1960) * (1961 �1980) * (1981 �2000) * (2001 �present)



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