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Angela Bassett
Captivating, gifted, and sensational, Angela Bassett's presence has been felt in theaters, stages, and television screens throughout the world. Angela Evelyn Bassett was born on August 16, 1958 in New York City, to Betty Jane (Gilbert), a social worker, and Daniel Benjamin Bassett, a preacher's son. Bassett and her sister D'nette grew up in St. ...
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Actress (83 credits)
2013-2016
American Horror Story
(TV Series)
Desiree Dupree / Ramona Royale / Marie Laveau
Desiree Dupree / Ramona Royale / Marie Laveau
- Episode #6.1
(2016)
- Be Our Guest
(2016)
... Ramona Royale
- Battle Royale
(2016)
... Ramona Royale
- She Gets Revenge
(2015)
... Ramona Royale
- She Wants Revenge
(2015)
... Ramona Royale
2016
Close to the Enemy
(TV Mini-Series)
Eva
Eva
- Episode #1.6
(2016)
... Eva
- Episode #1.5
(2016)
... Eva
- Episode #1.4
(2016)
... Eva
- Episode #1.3
(2016)
... Eva
- Episode #1.2
(2016)
... Eva
2010
The Simpsons
(TV Series)
Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama
- Stealing First Base
(2010)
... Michelle Obama
(voice)
2008-2009
ER
(TV Series)
Dr. Cate Banfield
Dr. Cate Banfield
- And in the End...
(2009)
... Dr. Cate Banfield
- I Feel Good
(2009)
... Dr. Cate Banfield
- Shifting Equilibrium
(2009)
... Dr. Cate Banfield
(credit only)
- Old Times
(2009)
... Dr. Cate Banfield
- What We Do
(2009)
... Dr. Cate Banfield
(credit only)
2005
Alias
(TV Series)
Hayden Chase
Hayden Chase
- The Descent
(2005)
... Hayden Chase
- Search and Rescue
(2005)
... Hayden Chase
- The Index
(2005)
... Hayden Chase
- Authorized Personnel Only: Part 1
(2005)
... Hayden Chase
2003
Freedom: A History of Us
(TV Series documentary)
Sheyann Webb / Melba Pattillo
Sheyann Webb / Melba Pattillo
- Marching to Freedom Land
(2003)
... Sheyann Webb
- Let Freedom Ring
(2003)
... Melba Pattillo
1989
Tour of Duty
(TV Series)
Lt. Camilla Patterson
Lt. Camilla Patterson
- The Volunteer
(1989)
... Lt. Camilla Patterson
- Hard Stripe
(1989)
... Lt. Camilla Patterson
1989
A Man Called Hawk
(TV Series)
Bailey Webster
Bailey Webster
- Never My Love
(1989)
... Bailey Webster
- Hear No Evil
(1989)
... Bailey Webster
- The Master's Mirror
(1989)
... Bailey Webster
1989
Heartbeat
(TV Series)
Jeanette Calder R.N.
Jeanette Calder R.N.
- Gestalt and Battery
(1989)
... Jeanette Calder R.N.
1985-1988
The Cosby Show
(TV Series)
Sara / Mrs. Mitchell
Sara / Mrs. Mitchell
- Bookworm
(1988)
... Sara
- Mr. Quiet
(1985)
... Mrs. Mitchell
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Producer (3 credits)
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Director (2 credits)
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Soundtrack (2 credits)
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Self (133 credits)
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Archive footage (9 credits)
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Other Works:
Stage: Played Hildy Johnson alongside Courtney B. Vance in John Guare's "His Girl Friday" (Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA). See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Print Biography | 10 Interviews | 5 Articles | 2 Pictorials | 6 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Height:
5' 4" (1.63 m)
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