Angela Bassett - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 16, 1958 |
|---|---|
| Age | 67 |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Angela Bassett's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Her leading roles in films such as 'What's Love Got to Do with It', 'Waiting to Exhale', 'Black Panther', and in TV series like 'American Horror Story.' |
Intro
Angela Bassett is an acclaimed American actress known for her intense, dramatic performances in film and television. Over her four-decade career, she has gained widespread recognition for portraying powerful African-American women and was nominated for several major awards, including Academy and Golden Globe Awards.
Early Life & Background
Angela Bassett was raised in Harlem, New York, before moving to St. Petersburg, Florida with her mother. She excelled in academics and later attended Yale University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies and a Master of Fine Arts from the Yale School of Drama.
Career Highlights
- Received Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her portrayal of Tina Turner in 'What's Love Got to Do with It' (1993)
- Won Golden Globe Award for Best Actress (1993) for 'What's Love Got to Do with It'
- Notable performances in 'Malcolm X' (1992), 'Waiting to Exhale' (1995), and 'How Stella Got Her Groove Back' (1998)
- Starred as Queen Ramonda in Marvel's 'Black Panther' (2018) and its sequel
- Multiple Primetime Emmy nominations for roles in 'American Horror Story' and '9-1-1'
Trivia
- She was the first African-American actress to win the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
- Was a classmate of future director John Singleton at Yale.
- Received an honorary doctorate from her alma mater, Yale University, in 2018.
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Angela Bassett is 67 years old.
Angela Bassett was born the 16 August 1958.
New York City, New York, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About August 16th, 1958, in brief:
- Day of the week: August 16th, 1958 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Poor Little Fool by Ricky Nelson
- #1 UK song: All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette by The Everly Brothers
- Popular movie: Auntie Mame directed by Morton DaCosta
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