Angela Bassett Net Worth
The well-known American actress "Angela Bassett" has a $30 million net worth. This is largely due to her successful career as an actress, as well as her work as a director and producer. She has earned significant sums from her roles in blockbuster movies such as "Black Panther" and "Mission: Impossible - Fallout." In addition, she has received several awards and nominations for her work, which has helped to increase her earnings. Overall, Bassett's net worth reflects her status as a highly respected and accomplished figure in the entertainment industry.
Angela Bassett Age, Date Of Birth, Biography
Angela Evelyn Bassett was born in Harlem, New York, United States on August 16, 1958. She was raised in the household of civil servant Daniel Benjamin Bassett and social worker Betty Jane Bassett. Her father was an electrician and her mother worked as a nurse's aide.
Angela Bassett Height, Education, Nationality
Bassett developed a passion for reading poetry, performing shows and music for their family, and taking the stage for the first time. After graduating from high school, she enrolled at Yale. By 1980, she obtained a B.A. in African American studies. She graduated with an M.F.A. from the Yale School of Drama three years later.
Angela Bassett Husband, Family, and More
Angela Bassett is married to actor Courtney B. Vance and they have two children together, a son named Slater and a daughter named Bronwyn.
Angela Bassett Career
1985-1990:
- Bassett began her acting career in 1985 with a small role in the TV movie "Doubletake."
- In 1986, she appeared in an episode of the TV series "Spenser: For Hire."
- She had a recurring role on the soap opera "Ryan's Hope" from 1987 to 1988.
- In 1990, Bassett received critical acclaim for her performance as Reva Styles in the TV movie "The Jacksons: An American Dream."
- Bassett's breakthrough role came in 1991 when she portrayed Tina Turner in the biopic "What's Love Got to Do with It." Her performance earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress.
- In 1993, she appeared in the film "Malcolm X," playing Betty Shabazz, the wife of the civil rights leader.
- She also starred in "Passion Fish" in 1992 and "Vampire in Brooklyn" in 1995.
1996-2000:
- Bassett received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her role in the 1995 film "Waiting to Exhale."
- In 1998, she played a detective in the action film "Strange Days."
- She also appeared in the films "Contact" in 1997 and "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" in 1998.
- In 2000, Bassett starred in the TV movie "Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story."
2001-2005:
- Bassett played the title role in the 2003 TV movie "The Rosa Parks Story."
- She also had a recurring role on the TV series "ER" from 2008 to 2009.
- In 2005, she starred in the film "Mr. & Mrs. Smith."
2006-2010:
- Bassett appeared in the 2006 film "Akeelah and the Bee."
- She also had a recurring role on the TV series "Alias" from 2005 to 2006.
- In 2009, she portrayed Katherine Jackson in the TV movie "Michael Jackson: The King of Pop."
2011-2015:
- Bassett played the character Amanda Waller in the 2011 film "Green Lantern."
- In 2013, she starred in the film "Olympus Has Fallen" and its sequel "London Has Fallen."
- She also appeared in the TV series "American Horror Story" from 2013 to 2015.
2016-2020:
- Bassett continued her role in "American Horror Story" from 2016 to 2020.
- In 2018, she played Queen Ramonda in the highly successful Marvel film "Black Panther."
- She also appeared in the films "Mission: Impossible - Fallout" in 2018 and "Otherhood" in 2019.
Angela Bassett awards
List of the major awards that Angela Bassett has won throughout her career:
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama for "What's Love Got to Do with It" (1994)
- NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for "What's Love Got to Do with It" (1994)
- Black Reel Award for Best Actress for "Waiting to Exhale" (1996)
- BET Award for Best Actress for "What's Love Got to Do with It" (1994)
Angela Bassett Movies
Avengers: Infinity War (2018) Bumblebee (2018) Black Panther (2018) Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018) Akeelah and the Bee (2006) Boyz n the Hood (1991) What's Love Got to Do with It (1993) City of Hope (1991)
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FAQ
Q: How old is Angela Bassett?
A: Angela Bassett is 64 years old (16 August 1958).
Q: What is the net worth of Angela Bassett?
A: Angela Bassett‘s total net worth is around $30 Million.
Q: What is the name of Angela Bassett’s husband?
A: Angela Bassett married Courtney B. Vance (m. 1997).