Angela Bassett

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Recent Role:
Herself on Live! with Kelly
Gender:
Female
Born:
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.

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    She is a good actress, and I think that the reason I like her style, is beause she simply has a lot of good talent along with her. She really knows how to act, and she ennjoys doing it. She has a lot of good attributes, and that makes her acting more enjoyable to watch. I really enjoy all of her movies.

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    Talented actress - highly underrated hide show

    Time and time again, Angela Bassett proves herself to be the ultimate talent in an industry that at times lacks.

    Angela doesn't just accept a role, she becomes the role. When you watch a movie with Angela Bassett in the cast, you forget that she is just acting, her talent is just that strong.

    Some have criticized Angela for her desire to decline the role in Monster's Ball that later won Halle Berry an Oscar. But why? Unlike so many, Angela knew her standards and was not willing to step down from them all for the sake of money.

    She is a strong contender in the acting ring, and typically any movie with Bassett's name is bound for success - or at least a good performance from her.

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    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. hide show

    the reason why i picked trendsetter is because this person portrayed woman who made world history and were not afraid to stand up and take a best shot at anything and showed courage,too.i read that this person did nt have to audition for any roles after the tina turner movie.i heard that she was a bodybuilder,too. i wonder what age she started bodybuilding.

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    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. . hide show

    I think Angela Bassett is a wonderful and gifted actress. Every film I have seen her in made me realize how talented she is. I hope her acting career continues to be fruitful and rewarding. She earned it. I loved Ms. Bassett as "Tina Turner," and I enjoyed her performance as the wife of a cheating man in "Waiting to Exhale." Those are not the only performances of hers that I enjoyed, but they just came to mind right now.

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