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Captivating, gifted, and sensational, Angela Bassett's presence has been felt in theaters and on 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 ...
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Actress (102 credits)
2018-2021
9-1-1
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Athena Grant
- Desperate Measures
(2021)
... Athena Grant
- Desperate Times
(2021)
... Athena Grant
- Panic
(2021)
... Athena Grant
- Survivors
(2021)
... Athena Grant
- Suspicion
(2021)
... Athena Grant
2021
What If...?
(TV Series)
Queen Ramonda
Queen Ramonda
- What If... Killmonger Rescued Tony Stark?
(2021)
... Queen Ramonda (voice)
2017-2021
Master of None
(TV Series)
Catherine
Catherine
- Moments in Love, Chapter 3
(2021)
... Catherine (voice)
- Thanksgiving
(2017)
... Catherine
2013-2018
American Horror Story
(TV Series)
Marie Laveau / Desiree Dupree / Ramona Royale / ...
Marie Laveau / Desiree Dupree / Ramona Royale / ...
- Apocalypse Then
(2018)
... Marie Laveau
- Chapter 10
(2016)
... Monet Tumusiime
- Chapter 9
(2016)
... Monet Tumusiime
- Chapter 8
(2016)
... Monet Tumusiime
- Chapter 7
(2016)
... Monet Tumusiime
2015-2018
BoJack Horseman
(TV Series)
Ana Spanikopita
Ana Spanikopita
- BoJack the Feminist
(2018)
... Ana Spanikopita (voice)
- That's Too Much, Man!
(2016)
... Ana Spanikopita (voice)
- It's You
(2016)
... Ana Spanikopita (voice)
- Old Acquaintance
(2016)
... Ana Spanikopita (voice)
- Stop the Presses
(2016)
... Ana Spanikopita (voice)
2016
Close to the Enemy
(TV Mini Series)
Eva
Eva
- Episode #1.7
(2016)
... Eva
- Episode #1.6
(2016)
... Eva
- Episode #1.5
(2016)
... Eva
- Episode #1.4
(2016)
... Eva
- Episode #1.3
(2016)
... Eva
2010
The Simpsons
(TV Series)
Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama
- Stealing First Base
(2010)
... Michelle Obama (voice)
2008-2009
ER
(TV Series)
Cate Banfield
Cate Banfield
- And in the End...
(2009)
... Cate Banfield
- I Feel Good
(2009)
... Cate Banfield
- Shifting Equilibrium
(2009)
... Cate Banfield (credit only)
- Old Times
(2009)
... Cate Banfield
- What We Do
(2009)
... 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 (voice)
- Let Freedom Ring
(2003)
... Melba Pattillo (voice)
1992
The Jacksons: An American Dream
(TV Mini Series)
Katherine Jackson
Katherine Jackson
- Part II
(1992)
... Katherine Jackson
- Part I
(1992)
... Katherine Jackson
1990
Family of Spies
(TV Mini Series)
Bev Andress
Bev Andress
- Episode #1.2
(1990)
... Bev Andress
- Episode #1.1
(1990)
... Bev Andress
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
1985
Search for Tomorrow
(TV Series)
Salina McCulla
Salina McCulla
- Episode #1.8689
(1985)
... Salina McCulla (uncredited)
- Episode #1.8688
(1985)
... Salina McCulla (credit only)
- Episode #1.8677
(1985)
... Salina McCulla (credit only)
- Episode #1.8676
(1985)
... Salina McCulla (uncredited)
- Episode #1.8675
(1985)
... Salina McCulla (uncredited)
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Soundtrack (2 credits)
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Other Works:
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1 Print Biography | 10 Interviews | 5 Articles | 2 Pictorials | 6 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Height:
5' 4" (1.63 m)Spouse:
Courtney B. Vance (2 children)Parents:
Gilbert, Betty Jane | Bassett, Daniel BenjaminRelatives:
Bassett, D'nette (sibling)
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