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Angela Bassett: Summary

Recent Role:
Dr. Cate Banfield on ER
Gender:
Female
Birthday:
8-16-1958
Birthplace:
New York, New York
Birth Name:
Angela Evelyn Bassett
AKA:
Angela Basset
Angela Bassett is an American actress born in New York City on August 16, 1958. Though born in New York City, she grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida. A high school teacher of Bassett's encouraged her to apply to Yale and she got a scholarship, and ended up spending 7 years there that include 3 post grad years studying drama. Her first appearance was in a small role in the cult favorite "F/X." Her break-through role was playing Tina Tuner, who she had never seen perform before taking the role. Angela Bassett is an American actress born in New York City on August 16, 1958. Though born in New York City, she grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida. A high school teacher of Bassett's encouraged her to apply to Yale and she got a scholarship, and ended up spending 7 years there that include 3 post grad years studying drama. Her first appearance was in a small role in the cult favorite...

Angela Bassett and Linda Cardellini - Between Takes

Angela and Linda spill some secrets about the final season of ER.

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  • NoOneIsAlone's avatarmember since: Oct 17, 2006
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    LainiTiye's avatarmember since: Jul 13, 2005

    Talented actress - highly underrated ...Continue »

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    gebbear's avatarmember since: Jul 16, 2005

    the reason why i picked trendsetter for this person is because she and a few other actressess potrayed women who wer nt afraid to stand up for what they are andi guess that could be why she is a movie bug. ...Continue »

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  • marigold101's avatarmember since: Jun 15, 2005

    Angela Bassett: A truly talented actress who deserves to have a long, long career in movies. She gives moving and intense performances, and I cannot get enough of her acting. . ...Continue »

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