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Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett

American actress

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Birthdate
August 16, 1958
Birthplace
New York City
New York City
Nationality
United States
United States
Location
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Educated at
Grace Hopper
Grace Hopper
‌
Boca Ciega High School
Yale School of Drama
Yale School of Drama
Awards Received
Walk of Fame
Walk of Fame
Women in Film Crystal Awards
Women in Film Crystal Awards
Women's Image Network Awards
Women's Image Network Awards
‌
Acapulco Black Film Festival
Black Movie Awards
Black Movie Awards
Black Reel Awards
Black Reel Awards
Christopher Awards
Christopher Awards
‌
CineRockom International Film Festival
...
Occupation
Musician
Musician
‌
Television producer
Singer
Singer
Actor
Actor

Other attributes

Birth Name
Angela Evelyn Bassett
Child
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Bronwyn Vance
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Slater Vance
Citizenship
United States
United States
Spouse
Courtney B. Vance
Courtney B. Vance
Wikidata ID
Q232120

ANGELA BASSETT

She was born August 15, 1958, in New York City.

Graduated from the Yale School of Drama.

Worked on Broadway and starred in soap operas.

She began with episodes and small roles, rising to the role of Tina Turner in the biographical film "What's Love Got to Do With It?" (1993). She was nominated for an Oscar for that role.

PRIZES AND AWARDS

Golden Globe Award (1993):

Best Actress, Comedy/Musical ("What Love Can Do")

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'9-1-1's Angela Bassett Brings The Heat In First Role On The Force

Matt Grobar

https://deadline.com/2018/05/9-1-1-angela-bassett-ryan-murphy-interview-1202361086/

Web

May 21, 2018

'Black Nativity,' With Angela Bassett and Jennifer Hudson

Manohla Dargis

https://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/27/movies/black-nativity-with-angela-bassett-and-jennifer-hudson.html

Web

November 26, 2013

'Black Panther' And The 'Very Important Black Film'

Gene Demby

https://www.npr.org/2018/02/18/586888497/black-panther-and-the-very-important-black-film

Web

February 18, 2018

'Jumping the Broom,' With Angela Bassett - Review

A.O. Scott

https://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/06/movies/jumping-the-broom-with-angela-bassett-review.html

Web

May 5, 2011

'Jumping the Broom' review: Loretta Devine, Angela Bassett sweep up the attention

Elizabeth Weitzman

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/jumping-broom-review-loretta-devine-angela-bassett-sweep-attention-article-1.140883

Web

May 6, 2011

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