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.
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