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Angela Bassett

Angela Evelyn Bassett

Angela Bassett is an American actor from New York City, New York active since 1985.

Profession
Actor, Producer, Director
From
New York City, New York
Born
August 16, 1958
Years active
1985–present

Early life

Born in New York and raised in Florida, Angela Bassett earned degrees from Yale before building a distinguished acting career.

Career

She earned an Oscar nomination for portraying Tina Turner in "What's Love Got to Do with It" and starred in the "Black Panther" films and "9-1-1."

Major achievements

She won a Golden Globe, an honorary Academy Award, and two Oscar nominations.

Legacy

Angela Bassett is a revered dramatic actress and an icon of regal screen presence.

References

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