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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...

 
 
 
 
ANGELA BASSETT: TWEETS

@sexonfireee Oh dear. Well maybe she'll be another Angela Bassett? (Who am I kidding no one will age like that woman..Minus Halle Berry)
5 hours ago
Robert Dinero, Angela Bassett, Don Cheadle (havent seen many of his movies but he's damn good) Bette Midler, Will Smith, Jamie Foxx,
12 hours ago
@LuvvieIG Oh. My wall slide will give you life. Imagine Angela Bassett channeling Dwight acting out a scene from all her movies... drama!
19 hours ago
Sleep hasn't come so watching excellent movie "Gospel Hill" with Danny Glover, Julia Stiles & Angela Bassett on Civil Rights. Very Good!
1 day ago
RT @tabiBonney: i love Angela Bassett but she just looks so thirsty in this Tyler Perry movie
1 day ago
i love Angela Bassett but she just looks so thirsty in this Tyler Perry movie
1 day ago
@KandiConnection Angela Bassett is speaking this year at our conference!!
1 day ago
angela bassett RT @SPOKENREASONS if u could pick a celeb "Age 40 +" that u would have sex with who would it be? GO!
1 day ago
Angela Bassett nude — wow!
1 day ago
I wanna watch Waitin to Exhale! Angela Bassett makes me happy in that movie!
1 day ago
@NaijaCandy hahahaha. But im shocked as heck she got that role. not Angela Bassett?
1 day ago
@JLawrence_ OMG lol... the Tina Turner movie with Angela Bassett LOLOLOL
2 days ago
@AshleyCollette1 that's the last thing Angela bassett said in a thin line between love and hate before she started actin wild lol.
2 days ago
@AngieBNews Hi Angela!! I still think she cant hear me HI ANGELA BASSETT!! CAN U HEAR THE WORDS COMMING OUT OF MY MOUTH?
2 days ago
#whatsbetter Angela Bassett N "Waiting to Exhale" or Kimberly Elise N "Diary Of a Mad Black Woman?"
2 days ago
RT @bmoreumissedit: #whatsbetter Halle Berry or Angela Bassett-->Halle is gorgeous..but Angie's acting is awesome
2 days ago