Angela Bassett
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Angela Bassett
Summary
Angela Bassett is a human[1]. Her place of birth was New York City[2]. She was born on August 16, 1958[3]. She worked as a film actor[4], stage actor[5], television actor[6], voice actor[7], and actor[8]. She ranks in the top 0.081% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27,512 views/month, #814 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Angela Bassett was born in New York City[2].
- Angela Bassett was born on August 16, 1958[3].
- Angela Bassett was married to Courtney B. Vance[10].
- Angela Bassett held citizenship in United States[11].
- English was Angela Bassett's native language[12].
- Angela Bassett is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].
- Angela Bassett worked as a film actor[4].
- Angela Bassett worked as a stage actor[5].
- Angela Bassett worked as a television actor[6].
- Angela Bassett's professions included voice actor[7].
- Angela Bassett worked as an actor[8].
- Angela Bassett's professions included director[14].
- Angela Bassett's education included a stint at Grace Hopper College[15].
- Angela Bassett's education included a stint at Boca Ciega High School[16].
- Angela Bassett was educated at Yale University[17].
- Angela Bassett's education included a stint at Yale School of Drama[18].
- A notable work attributed to Angela Bassett is What's Love Got to Do with It[19].
- A notable work attributed to Angela Bassett is How Stella Got Her Groove Back[20].
- A notable work attributed to Angela Bassett is 9-1-1[21].
- Angela Bassett received the Crystal Award[22].
- Angela Bassett received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy[23].
- Angela Bassett received the Saturn Awards[24].
- Angela Bassett received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25].
- Angela Bassett received the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture[26].
- Angela Bassett received the Time 100[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in New York City[2], Angela Bassett… she was born on August 16, 1958[3]. She is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13]. English was her native language[12].
Education
Educated at Grace Hopper College[15], a college[28], in United States[29]; Boca Ciega High School[16], a high school[30], in United States[31], founded in 1953[32]; Yale University[17], a private university[33], in United States[34], founded in 1701[35], headquartered in New Haven[36]; and Yale School of Drama[18], a drama school[37], in United States[38], founded in 1924[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film actor[4], stage actor[5], television actor[6], voice actor[7], actor[8], and director[14].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include What's Love Got to Do with It[19], How Stella Got Her Groove Back[20], and 9-1-1[21].
Recognition
Awards received include Crystal Award[22], an award[40]; Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy[23], a film award category[41], in United States[42]; Saturn Awards[24], a film award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1972[45]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25], a commemorative plaque[46], in United States[47]; Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture[26], an award for best supporting actress[48], in United States[49], founded in 1944[50]; and Time 100[27], an award[51].
Personal Life
Among Angela Bassett's spouses was Courtney B. Vance[10]. Her religion is recorded as Christianity[52]. She was affiliated with the Democratic Party[53].
Why It Matters
Angela Bassett ranks in the top 0.081% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27,512 views/month, #814 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] She is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was Angela Bassett born?
Angela Bassett's place of birth was New York City[2].
Who was Angela Bassett married to?
Angela Bassett's spouses include Courtney B. Vance[10].
What did Angela Bassett do for work?
Angela Bassett worked as film actor[4], stage actor[5], television actor[6], voice actor[7], and actor[8].
Where did Angela Bassett go to school?
Angela Bassett was educated at Grace Hopper College[15], Boca Ciega High School[16], Yale University[17], and Yale School of Drama[18].
What awards did Angela Bassett receive?
Honors received include Crystal Award[22], Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy[23], Saturn Awards[24], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25].