Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthday

Aug 16, 1958(67 years old)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Transalations

English,

Hungarian,

Greek,

Korean,

Portuguese,

German,

French,

Japanese,

Catalan,

Mandarin,

Mandarin,

Ukrainian,

Tamil,

Thai,

Urdu,

Serbian,

Russian,

Persian,

Malayalam,

Kazakh,

Hindi,

Hebrew,

Georgian,

Bengali,

Bulgarian,

Arabic,

Azerbaijani,

Mandarin,

Turkish

Biography

Angela Evelyn Bassett (born August 16, 1958) is an American actress. Known for her work in film and television since the 1980s, she has received various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards. In 2023, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world, and she received an Academy Honorary Award. Bassett had her breakthrough portraying singer Tina Turner in the biopic What's Love Got to Do with It (1993), which won her a Golden Globe Award and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. She had success starring in Boyz n the Hood (1991), Malcolm X (1992), Waiting to Exhale (1995), Vampire in Brooklyn (1995), How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998), and Music of the Heart (1999). In the following decades, she took on supporting roles in the drama Notorious (2009) and the action films Green Lantern (2011), Olympus Has Fallen(2013), and London Has Fallen (2016). She also played Queen Ramonda in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Black Panther (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). For the latter, she won another Golden Globe and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. On television, Bassett has starred as Katherine Jackson in the miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992). Her portrayal of Rosa Parks in the television film The Rosa Parks Story (2002) gained her a nomination for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress. Her performances in two seasons of the FX horror anthology series American Horror Story earned her nominations for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 2014 and 2015. In 2018, Bassett began producing and starring as an LAPD patrol sergeant, Athena Grant, in the Fox drama series 9-1-1. Description above from the Wikipedia article about Angela Bassett, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Known For

Strange DaysStrange Days
70%

Strange Days

13 Oct 1995
Meet the RobinsonsMeet the Robinsons
69%

Meet the Robinsons

23 Mar 2007
Boyz n the HoodBoyz n the Hood
76%

Boyz n the Hood

12 Jul 1991
ContactContact
74%

Contact

11 Jul 1997
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverMarvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
64%

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

07 Feb 2023
Malcolm XMalcolm X
75%

Malcolm X

18 Nov 1992
SupernovaSupernova
49%

Supernova

14 Jan 2000
Gospel HillGospel Hill
49%

Gospel Hill

09 Feb 2008
The ScoreThe Score
67%

The Score

13 Jul 2001
Waiting to ExhaleWaiting to Exhale
63%

Waiting to Exhale

22 Dec 1995
Masked and AnonymousMasked and Anonymous
51%

Masked and Anonymous

25 Jul 2003
Vampire in BrooklynVampire in Brooklyn
51%

Vampire in Brooklyn

26 Oct 1995
How Stella Got Her Groove BackHow Stella Got Her Groove Back
58%

How Stella Got Her Groove Back

14 Aug 1998
Music of the HeartMusic of the Heart
67%

Music of the Heart

29 Oct 1999
Critters 4Critters 4
50%

Critters 4

20 Aug 1992
Innocent BloodInnocent Blood
62%

Innocent Blood

25 Sep 1992
Akeelah and the BeeAkeelah and the Bee
71%

Akeelah and the Bee

28 Apr 2006
One Special VictoryOne Special Victory

One Special Victory

08 Dec 1991
NotoriousNotorious
69%

Notorious

16 Jan 2009
Passion FishPassion Fish
69%

Passion Fish

11 Dec 1992
Nothing But the TruthNothing But the Truth
70%

Nothing But the Truth

19 Dec 2008
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black ComedyWhy We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
80%

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

01 Jan 2009
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
70%

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

20 Nov 2021
What's Love Got to Do with ItWhat's Love Got to Do with It
71%

What's Love Got to Do with It

09 Jun 1993
Green LanternGreen Lantern
52%

Green Lantern

14 Jun 2011
The Lazarus ChildThe Lazarus Child
55%

The Lazarus Child

13 May 2004
Mr. 3000Mr. 3000
52%

Mr. 3000

15 Jun 2004
Meet the BrownsMeet the Browns
66%

Meet the Browns

21 Mar 2008
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave NarrativesUnchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives
48%

Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives

10 Feb 2003
The Rosa Parks StoryThe Rosa Parks Story
72%

The Rosa Parks Story

24 Feb 2002
Whispers: An Elephant's TaleWhispers: An Elephant's Tale
58%

Whispers: An Elephant's Tale

03 Oct 2000
Sunshine StateSunshine State
64%

Sunshine State

21 Jun 2002
Jumping the BroomJumping the Broom
59%

Jumping the Broom

06 May 2011
This Means WarThis Means War
62%

This Means War

14 Feb 2012
I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie MacI Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac
81%

I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac

19 Feb 2012
Wendell & WildWendell & Wild
67%

Wendell & Wild

21 Oct 2022
PantherPanther
62%

Panther

03 May 1995
Boesman and LenaBoesman and Lena
50%

Boesman and Lena

03 Nov 2000
DamselDamsel
70%

Damsel

07 Mar 2024
Olympus Has FallenOlympus Has Fallen
64%

Olympus Has Fallen

20 Mar 2013
Ruby's Bucket of BloodRuby's Bucket of Blood
61%

Ruby's Bucket of Blood

01 Dec 2001
Betty and CorettaBetty and Coretta
72%

Betty and Coretta

02 Feb 2013
Our Friend, MartinOur Friend, Martin
69%

Our Friend, Martin

12 Jan 1999
Black NativityBlack Nativity
50%

Black Nativity

27 Nov 2013
LibertyLiberty
50%

Liberty

23 Jun 1986
Of Boys and MenOf Boys and Men
77%

Of Boys and Men

21 Oct 2008
DoubletakeDoubletake
52%

Doubletake

24 Nov 1985
F/XF/X
66%

F/X

07 Feb 1986
Locked Up: A Mother’s RageLocked Up: A Mother’s Rage
80%

Locked Up: A Mother’s Rage

29 Oct 1991
The Metropolitan Opera: The Life and Times of Malcolm XThe Metropolitan Opera: The Life and Times of Malcolm X
45%

The Metropolitan Opera: The Life and Times of Malcolm X

18 Nov 2023
In the Best Interest of the ChildIn the Best Interest of the Child
13%

In the Best Interest of the Child

20 May 1990
WildwoodWildwood

Wildwood

London Has FallenLondon Has Fallen
62%

London Has Fallen

02 Mar 2016
Orion and the DarkOrion and the Dark
65%

Orion and the Dark

01 Feb 2024
Good Night OppyGood Night Oppy
76%

Good Night Oppy

04 Nov 2022
20/20 Presents Black Panther: In Search of Wakanda20/20 Presents Black Panther: In Search of Wakanda
37%

20/20 Presents Black Panther: In Search of Wakanda

04 Nov 2022
SurvivorSurvivor
57%

Survivor

21 May 2015
Curious George 3: Back to the JungleCurious George 3: Back to the Jungle
69%

Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle

26 Jan 2015
Chi-RaqChi-Raq
57%

Chi-Raq

04 Dec 2015
For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black PatriotsFor Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots
70%

For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots

01 Jan 2010
Butterfly in the SkyButterfly in the Sky
82%

Butterfly in the Sky

17 Mar 2024
Black PantherBlack Panther
74%

Black Panther

13 Feb 2018
Disney Legends Awards CeremonyDisney Legends Awards Ceremony
60%

Disney Legends Awards Ceremony

12 Aug 2024
The Snowy DayThe Snowy Day
70%

The Snowy Day

25 Nov 2016
The Heroes of Desert StormThe Heroes of Desert Storm
25%

The Heroes of Desert Storm

11 Oct 1991
Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced SingerPerry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer
73%

Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer

20 May 1990
Kindergarten CopKindergarten Cop
61%

Kindergarten Cop

21 Dec 1990
Mission: Impossible - FalloutMission: Impossible - Fallout
74%

Mission: Impossible - Fallout

25 Jul 2018
ChallengerChallenger
62%

Challenger

25 Feb 1990
August 28: A Day in the Life of a PeopleAugust 28: A Day in the Life of a People
10%

August 28: A Day in the Life of a People

26 Aug 2017
Line of Fire: The Morris Dees StoryLine of Fire: The Morris Dees Story

Line of Fire: The Morris Dees Story

21 Jan 1991
City of HopeCity of Hope
67%

City of Hope

11 Oct 1991
BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama CelebrationBET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration
90%

BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration

15 Nov 2016
OtherhoodOtherhood
62%

Otherhood

13 Aug 2019
Time BombTime Bomb
55%

Time Bomb

19 Mar 2006
Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever
70%

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

09 Nov 2022
National Museum of African American History and Culture Grand Opening CeremonyNational Museum of African American History and Culture Grand Opening Ceremony
55%

National Museum of African American History and Culture Grand Opening Ceremony

24 Sep 2016
BumblebeeBumblebee
67%

Bumblebee

22 Nov 2018
Gunpowder MilkshakeGunpowder Milkshake
63%

Gunpowder Milkshake

14 Jul 2021
The FloodThe Flood
68%

The Flood

25 Nov 2018
Attorneys At LoveAttorneys At Love

Attorneys At Love

14 Jan 2020
The ApolloThe Apollo
65%

The Apollo

24 Apr 2019
Avengers: EndgameAvengers: Endgame
82%

Avengers: Endgame

24 Apr 2019
We the People: From Crispus Attucks to President Barack ObamaWe the People: From Crispus Attucks to President Barack Obama

We the People: From Crispus Attucks to President Barack Obama

11 Feb 2014
Life's Essentials with Ruby DeeLife's Essentials with Ruby Dee
15%

Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee

22 Jun 2014
Between the World and MeBetween the World and Me
79%

Between the World and Me

21 Nov 2020
SoulSoul
81%

Soul

25 Dec 2020
Mr. & Mrs. SmithMr. & Mrs. Smith
67%

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

07 Jun 2005
TINATINA
78%

TINA

20 Aug 2021
Malika the Lion QueenMalika the Lion Queen
50%

Malika the Lion Queen

04 Apr 2021
Fire! Trapped on the 37th FloorFire! Trapped on the 37th Floor
35%

Fire! Trapped on the 37th Floor

18 Feb 1991
Inside the Dream: MuglerInside the Dream: Mugler
93%

Inside the Dream: Mugler

25 Sep 2024
Mission: Impossible - The Final ReckoningMission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
72%

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning

17 May 2025
White Bird in a BlizzardWhite Bird in a Blizzard
62%

White Bird in a Blizzard

15 Oct 2014
OWN Spotlight: Oprah & Angela BassettOWN Spotlight: Oprah & Angela Bassett

OWN Spotlight: Oprah & Angela Bassett

02 Mar 2024
Making "The Score"Making "The Score"

Making "The Score"

11 Dec 2001
Making Mission: Impossible - A 10 News First SpecialMaking Mission: Impossible - A 10 News First Special

Making Mission: Impossible - A 10 News First Special

19 May 2025
WildwoodWildwood

Wildwood

The SimpsonsThe Simpsons
80%

The Simpsons

The FlashThe Flash
74%

The Flash

The Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
57%

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Spenser: For HireSpenser: For Hire
67%

Spenser: For Hire

thirtysomethingthirtysomething
63%

thirtysomething

A Man Called HawkA Man Called Hawk
66%

A Man Called Hawk

AliasAlias
68%

Alias

The Bernie Mac ShowThe Bernie Mac Show
65%

The Bernie Mac Show

The Cosby ShowThe Cosby Show
70%

The Cosby Show

227227
67%

227

The ViewThe View
43%

The View

Tamron HallTamron Hall
51%

Tamron Hall

Finding Your RootsFinding Your Roots
68%

Finding Your Roots

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
58%

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Nightmare CafeNightmare Cafe
60%

Nightmare Cafe

ERER
78%

ER

A Black Lady Sketch ShowA Black Lady Sketch Show
71%

A Black Lady Sketch Show

Tour of DutyTour of Duty
80%

Tour of Duty

StatStat
50%

Stat

The OscarsThe Oscars
70%

The Oscars

Critics Choice AwardsCritics Choice Awards
79%

Critics Choice Awards

American Horror StoryAmerican Horror Story
81%

American Horror Story

What If...?What If...?
81%

What If...?

Marvel Studios LegendsMarvel Studios Legends
74%

Marvel Studios Legends

American Horror StoryAmerican Horror Story
81%

American Horror Story

Close to the EnemyClose to the Enemy
53%

Close to the Enemy

Red Table TalkRed Table Talk
64%

Red Table Talk

The Late Late Show with James CordenThe Late Late Show with James Corden
53%

The Late Late Show with James Corden

American Horror StoryAmerican Horror Story
81%

American Horror Story

Reading RainbowReading Rainbow
83%

Reading Rainbow

QueensQueens
79%

Queens

9-1-19-1-1
82%

9-1-1

Family of SpiesFamily of Spies
58%

Family of Spies

The Kelly Clarkson ShowThe Kelly Clarkson Show
65%

The Kelly Clarkson Show

Africans in America: America's Journey Through SlaveryAfricans in America: America's Journey Through Slavery
92%

Africans in America: America's Journey Through Slavery

Zero DayZero Day
70%

Zero Day

Close Up with The Hollywood ReporterClose Up with The Hollywood Reporter
60%

Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

9-1-1: Lone Star9-1-1: Lone Star
80%

9-1-1: Lone Star

Golden Globe AwardsGolden Globe Awards
72%

Golden Globe Awards

RuPaul's Drag Race All StarsRuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
73%

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars

Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
51%

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Trailblazer HonorsTrailblazer Honors
75%

Trailblazer Honors

The Arsenio Hall ShowThe Arsenio Hall Show
57%

The Arsenio Hall Show

SherriSherri
38%

Sherri

The ViewThe View
43%

The View

The Imagineering StoryThe Imagineering Story
82%

The Imagineering Story

BoJack HorsemanBoJack Horseman
85%

BoJack Horseman

MPowerMPower
71%

MPower

The Jacksons: An American DreamThe Jacksons: An American Dream
67%

The Jacksons: An American Dream

Master of NoneMaster of None
74%

Master of None

Variety Studio: Actors on ActorsVariety Studio: Actors on Actors
50%

Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

SnoopsSnoops
50%

Snoops

Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil DinosaurMarvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
79%

Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

Doctor OdysseyDoctor Odyssey
64%

Doctor Odyssey

American Horror StoryAmerican Horror Story
81%

American Horror Story

Number One on the Call SheetNumber One on the Call Sheet
70%

Number One on the Call Sheet

The Late Show with Stephen ColbertThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
62%

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Golden Globe AwardsGolden Globe Awards
72%

Golden Globe Awards