"We've come up with a program that is close to my heart, which blends education and entertainment -- artistic expression," she said. The service will begin at 1:00 PM. 's "life to the page. Survived by children, Mary (Roger) Wahl, Margaret (Ron) Saxrud, Richard (Nila) and David (Amy); 11 loving grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. 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. Weve updated the security on the site. Drag images here or select from your computer for Betty Jane Plummer Bassett memorial. Houston's daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, insulted Bassett on Twitter for not casting her as her mother in the film, to which Bassett admitted in an interview that she had never thought about casting Brown. ). [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." ", She went on, "Hopefully within it, we'll be inspired, we'll get some information -- not too heavy handed but with fun -- because it's about education, advocacy and making those structural changes that can make a real difference in our lives, the lives of our loved ones and in our in our community. Written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II (the first of their string of successful collaborations), audiences loved it. I get the chance to remember the Share yesterday to connect today & preserve tomorrow, Copyright 1999-2023 AncientFaces, Inc. All Rights Reserved, ADVERTISEMENT You have chosen this person to be their own family member. In 1961, when she was 26 years old, on January 20th, John F. Kennedy became the 35th President of the United States. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Resend Activation Email. In 1985, Bassett made her first television appearance, as a prostitute in the made-for-TV movie Doubletake. One of her first New York performances came in 1985 when she appeared in J. E. Franklin's Black Girl at Second Stage Theatre. Bassett was born in New York City, the daughter of a social worker Betty Jane (ne Gilbert), a civil servant, and Daniel Benjamin Bassett, a preacher's son. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. [91] Bassett described working with Morgan Freeman as wonderful, but she admitted to being intimidated by him. [42][43] That year she also appeared in the film Masked and Anonymous, playing a mistress. She also became narrator of the Magic Kingdom nighttime spectacular Disney Enchantment that premiered on October 1, 2021. 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. Add to your scrapbook. Full name. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). He was the son of Rev. The Wilson plays featuring Bassett were Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (1984) and Joe Turner's Come and Gone (1986). "[47] The only film she appeared in during the following year was Mr. and Mrs. Smith in an uncredited voice role. Bassett also became an ambassador for the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Associations "Know Diabetes by Heart" initiative in 2019. "[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. Betty Jane Bassett (mother) Date of Birth: August 03, 1935. Year should not be greater than current year. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Make sure that the file is a photo. 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. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. When you share, or just show that you care, the heart 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. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. For the latter, she won a Golden Globe Award and has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. 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Many know Angela Bassett for playing strong female characters on screen and being an inspiration to many women, young and old. Learn more about merges . She will host the free night of entertainment "celebrating Black culture and overcoming diabetes, heart disease and stroke" from the famous Apollo Theater in Harlem on May 25. Daniel's parents were Daniel Bassett Sr and Brownie Bassett. Bassett was seen as a "terrific" fill in for Obama. She was then telephoned by director Frank Oz, who told her Robert De Niro would "like to meet with you". Try again later. [80] Director Salim Akil said Bassett's presence quietly makes a big difference.[72]. 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. [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. [50] Bassett appeared in the television film Time Bomb the same year. We have set your language to [72] 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. The burial will be at Acton Cemetery following the service.Betty was a homemaker. ", Outside of her advocacy efforts, Bassett is also getting ready to film the highly anticipated "Black Panther" sequel, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. This browser does not support getting your location. [136] After Clinton was defeated in the general election, Bassett tweeted, "Only 1455 days until November 3, 2020. She felt it did a "wonderful job of bringing" The Notorious B.I.G. BY ANCESTRY.COM. He had previously been a U.S. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. In 2014, she lost those battles. Memorial Mass Tuesday, December 15th, 11:00 am at All Saints Catholic Church, 19795 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044. For her portrayal of Betty Shabazz in the latter, she earned an Image Award, while the movie itself had a mixed critical reception. What is Betty's ethnicity and where did her parents, grandparents & great-grandparents come from? Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Help paint a picture of Betty so that she is always remembered. [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. [60][61] She portrayed Dr. Catherine Banfield, an exacting Chief of the ER who was also working to recover from the death of a son and to bring another child into her family. 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