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Angela Bassett on "ER"
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Angela Bassett stars as tough-as-nails attending physician Cate Banfield on NBC's long-running series "ER."

Angela Bassett's talent as an actress and executive producer in both television and film has repeatedly earned her respect and acclaim from peers and fans alike, as she has proved herself to be one of the industry's premier leading ladies.

Angela Bassett could be last seen on the big screen as the leading role in Tyler Perry's "Meet the Browns." Previously, Angela Bassett starred opposite Laurence Fishburne in the critically acclaimed "Akeelah and the Bee" for Lions Gate Films. Angela Bassett also received rave reviews for her work in August Wilson's classic play "Fences" at the prestigious Pasadena Playhouse. Angela Bassett recently wrapped Giancarlo Esposito's "Gospel Hill" and "Nothing But the Truth," starring Kate Beckinsale and David Schwimmer. Angela Bassett will also star as Voletta Wallace, mother of slain rapper, Christopher "Notorious B.I.G." Wallace in "Notorious," due out January 2009.

Perhaps best known for her intense portrayal of Tina Turner in the biopic "What's Love Got to Do with It" opposite Fishburne, Angela Bassett earned the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Drama as well as an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Motion Picture. Angela Bassett also secured an Academy Award nomination for her powerful performance.

Angela Bassett has also received NAACP Image Awards for her performance in "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" as well as her supporting roles in "The Score," "Music of the Heart" and "Malcolm X" (opposite Denzel Washington). Angela Bassett was recognized for her leading role in the television movie "Ruby's Bucket of Blood," for which she also received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination, bringing her total number of Image Awards to nine. In addition, Angela Bassett received NAACP Image Award nominations for her work in the sci-fi feature blockbuster "Contact" and "Boesman and Lena," and an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie for her work in "The Rosa Parks Story."

In addition to these awards and nominations, Angela Bassett has portrayed memorable roles in the features "Mr. 3000," "Sunshine State," "Waiting to Exhale," "Strange Days," "Vampire in Brooklyn" and "Supernova." Recently, Angela Bassett could be heard in theaters across the country voicing the character of Mildred in Disney's animated smash hit "Meet the Robinsons," based on the successful children's book of the same name by William Joyce.

Angela Bassett currently lives in Los Angeles with husband Courtney B. Vance and her two children.






ANGELA BASSETT: FACTS

How tall is Angela Bassett? How old is Angela Bassett? Where was Angela Bassett born? Where does Angela Bassett live? Find out here.

Age: 51 years old
Birthday: August 16, 1958
Height: 5' 4"
Full Name / Real Name: Angela Evelyn Bassett
Birthplace: New York, NY
Current Residence: Los Angeles, CA
Husband: Courtney B. Vance




ANGELA BASSETT: NEWS


Angela Bassett on "ER" 'The Simpsons' Brings Out the Stars for 21st SeasonSeth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Anne Hathaway, Chris Martin, Sarah Silverman, Angela Bassett, Chuck Liddell, Jackie Mason, Neve Campbell, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Bob Costas and the late Eartha Kitt are among the guest voices for the upcoming year. Read more...

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"Mad Men" Cast 2009 Emmy Award Nominations Announced"30 Rock" and "Mad Men" come out on top again this year for comedy and drama series with 22 and 16 nominations respectively, while "Grey Gardens" cultivates 17, "Into the West" rides into the sunset with 14, "Saturday Night Live" yucks it up for 13, and "Dancing with the Stars" waltzes away with 10. Read more...
Teri Hatcher as Susan Mayer on "Desperate Housewives" Will Ferrell, Teri Hatcher, Amy Poehler, Jimmy Kimmel, Jamie Lee Curtis and Dr. Phil Named as Presenters for the '2009 TV Land Awards'Cyndi Lauper and David Cassidy to pay tribute to honorees Sid and Marty Krofft. Read more...
Scene from the Season 14 premiere of "ER" 'ER' Wins TV Land Icon AwardStars of the legendary medical drama accept on "2009 TV Land Awards" on Sunday, April 19. Read more...
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ANGELA BASSETT: TWEETS

March 11, 2010
@theycallmeKIRK where is the public display of outrage? Angela Bassett deserved an Oscar way before Halle --> what's love go to do with it
5 hours ago
RT @SofitelLA: Live from GBK Gift Suites! Angela Bassett was gifted Aroma Night & Le Spa @SofitelLA gift certificate for facial
14 hours ago
#YouALie if Angela Bassett don't make you wanna go to the gym and do some bicep curls...even if you a dude..#SwollAss
14 hours ago
I love that movie, Tina's story is very powerful! RT @JRMatthewsxxx Watchin Whats Love Got To Do With It, Luv Angela Bassett slammin Body!!!
15 hours ago
Angela Bassett was buff in this movie lol
15 hours ago
Watchin Whats Love Got To Do With It, Luv Angela Bassett slammin Body!!!
15 hours ago
@juju_Chelz talking angela bassett and why she's never won an oscar, @ECLECTANiSTA brought it up
16 hours ago
@TheBlondVixxxen you just mad b/c u look like plump Angela Bassett that ran off w/ rupaul wig!
16 hours ago
How sexy is Angela Bassett nude?!
16 hours ago
RT @BayAreaBossChic: NowWatching: Whats Love Got to do with It ...Angela Bassett is a Fucin BEAST. I FUCS WIT HER THE LOONG WAY
16 hours ago
NowWatching: Whats Love Got to do with It ...Angela Bassett is a Fucin BEAST. I FUCS WIT HER THE LOONG WAY
16 hours ago
Who can name the three films Larry Fishbourne & Angela Bassett starred in together??...I already gave you two
16 hours ago
#Watching Boyz n da Hood ...Trey got to go live with Furious Styles...Laurence Fishbourne & Angela Bassett before Ike & Tina!!!
17 hours ago
#RandomThought - Why the hell didn't Angela Bassett win an Oscar for her role in "What's Love Got To Do With it"? Different times I guess
17 hours ago
#random Angela Bassett is the most brolic actress on the planet..
17 hours ago
Your approach as an artist should be distinctive! (i.e. Angela Bassett)
17 hours ago