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Independent Lens: : -- Minnesota’s Gibbon Polka Fest hosts thousands of polka-loving partiers in this high-spirited documentary.
Notorious -- Clip: Our minute is up
Notorious -- Interview: Angela Bassett "On the life of Voletta Wallace"
ER: : -- ER has reached the end of its era and is celebrating with a red carpet. Noah Wyle, John Stamos, Alex Kingston, Maura Tierney, Sharif Atkins, Angela Bassett, James Cromwell, Donal Logue, Sam Jones III & Michael Michele were all there!
Nothing But the Truth -- Reporter Rachel Armstrong (Beckinsale) is handed a jail sentence for refusing to name her source, a covert CIA operative, for her article on a American missile attack against Venezuela.

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Date of Birth:
16 August 1958, New York City, New York, USA See more »
Contact:
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Mini Biography:
Captivating, gifted, and sensational, Angela Bassett's presence has been... See more »
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Measurements: 34B-25-37 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine) See more »
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Up 28% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 22 wins & 16 nominations See more »
NewsDesk:
(192 articles)
Last Night's "Southland": It's No Fun Doing It Alone
 (From AfterElton.com. 17 March 2010, 10:00 AM, PDT)
Oscar Week: The Best Best Actresses
 (From Get The Big Picture. 3 March 2010, 8:52 PM, PST)
US TV Schedule:
Sun. Mar. 218:00 PMFox The SimpsonsStealing First Base#21.15
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Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actress, Producer, Director, Soundtrack, Self, Archive Footage
Actress:
  1. For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf (2011) (pre-production) (rumored)

  2. "The Simpsons" .... Michelle Obama (1 episode, 2010)
        - Stealing First Base (2010) TV episode (voice) .... Michelle Obama

  3. "ER" .... Dr. Cate Banfield (21 episodes, 2008-2009)
        - And in the End... (2009) TV episode .... Dr. Cate Banfield
        - I Feel Good (2009) TV episode .... Dr. Cate Banfield
        - Shifting Equilibrium (2009) TV episode (credit only) .... Dr. Cate Banfield
        - Old Times (2009) TV episode .... Dr. Cate Banfield
        - What We Do (2009) TV episode (credit only) .... Dr. Cate Banfield
          (16 more)
  4. Notorious (2009) .... Voletta Wallace
  5. Nothing But the Truth (2008) .... Bonnie Benjamin
  6. Meet the Browns (2008) .... Brenda Brown
    ... aka "Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns" - USA (complete title)
  7. Of Boys and Men (2008) .... Rieta Cole
  8. Gospel Hill (2008) .... Sarah Malcolm
  9. Meet the Robinsons (2007) (voice) .... Mildred
    ... aka "Beetle" - Philippines (English title) (review title)
  10. Time Bomb (2006) (TV) .... Jill Greco
  11. Akeelah and the Bee (2006) .... Tanya
  12. Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) (voice) (uncredited) .... Mr. Smith's Boss
  13. "Alias" .... CIA Director Hayden Chase (4 episodes, 2005)
        - Search and Rescue (2005) TV episode .... CIA Director Hayden Chase
        - The Descent (2005) TV episode .... CIA Director Hayden Chase
        - The Index (2005) TV episode .... CIA Director Hayden Chase
        - Authorized Personnel Only: Part 1 (2005) TV episode .... CIA Director Hayden Chase
  14. Mr 3000 (2004) .... Maureen "Mo" Simmons
  15. The Lazarus Child (2004) .... Dr. Elizabeth Chase
    ... aka "The Last Door" - Canada (English title) (reissue title)
  16. Masked and Anonymous (2003) .... Mistress
  17. "Freedom: A History of Us" .... Melba Pattillo / ... (2 episodes, 2003)
        - Let Freedom Ring (2003) TV episode .... Melba Pattillo
        - Marching to Freedom Land (2003) TV episode .... Sheyann Webb
  18. Sunshine State (2002) .... Desiree Perry
  19. The Rosa Parks Story (2002) (TV) .... Rosa Louise McCauley Parks
  20. Ruby's Bucket of Blood (2001) (TV) .... Ruby Delacroix
  21. The Score (2001) .... Diane
  22. Boesman and Lena (2000) .... Lena
  23. Whispers: An Elephant's Tale (2000) (voice) .... Groove
  24. Supernova (2000/I) .... Dr. Kaela Evers

  25. Music of the Heart (1999) .... Principal Janet Williams
  26. Our Friend, Martin (1999) (V) (voice) .... Miles' Mom
  27. "Independent Lens" (1999) TV series .... Host (unknown episodes)
  28. How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) .... Stella Payne
  29. Contact (1997) .... Rachel Constantine
  30. Waiting to Exhale (1995) .... Bernadine 'Bernie' Harris
  31. Strange Days (1995) .... Lornette 'Mace' Mason
  32. Panther (1995/I) .... Dr. Betty Shabazz
  33. Vampire in Brooklyn (1995) .... Det. Rita Veder
    ... aka "Wes Craven's Vampire In Brooklyn" - USA (complete title)
  34. What's Love Got to Do with It (1993) .... Anna Mae Bullock / Tina Turner
  35. Malcolm X (1992) .... Dr. Betty Shabazz
    ... aka "X" - USA (poster title)
  36. The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992) (TV) .... Katherine Jackson
  37. Innocent Blood (1992) .... U.S. Attorney Sinclair
  38. Passion Fish (1992) .... Dawn/Rhonda
  39. Critters 4 (1992) .... Fran
    ... aka "Critters 4: They're Invading Your Space" - USA (promotional title)
  40. "Nightmare Cafe" .... Evelyn (1 episode, 1992)
        - Sanctuary for a Child (1992) TV episode .... Evelyn
  41. One Special Victory (1991) (TV) .... Lois
  42. Locked Up: A Mother's Rage (1991) (TV) .... Willie
  43. City of Hope (1991) .... Reesha
  44. The Heroes of Desert Storm (1991) (TV) .... Lt. Phoebe Jeter
  45. Boyz n the Hood (1991) .... Reva Styles
  46. "Stat" .... Dr. Willie Burns (1 episode, 1991)
        - Ladyfinger (1991) TV episode .... Dr. Willie Burns
  47. Fire: Trapped on the 37th Floor (1991) (TV) .... Allison
  48. "The Flash" .... Linda Lake (1 episode, 1991)
        - Beat the Clock (1991) TV episode .... Linda Lake
  49. Line of Fire: The Morris Dees Story (1991) (TV) .... Pat
  50. Kindergarten Cop (1990) .... Stewardess
  51. Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer (1990) (TV) .... Carla Peters
  52. In the Best Interest of the Child (1990) (TV) .... Lori
  53. "Equal Justice" .... Janet Fields (1 episode, 1990)
        - Goodbye, Judge Green (1990) TV episode .... Janet Fields
  54. Challenger (1990) (TV) .... Cheryl McNair
  55. "Alien Nation" .... Renee Longstreet (1 episode, 1990)
        - Eyewitness News (1990) TV episode .... Renee Longstreet
  56. Family of Spies (1990) (TV) .... Bev Andress

  57. "thirtysomething" .... Kate Harriton (1 episode, 1989)
        - Legacy (1989) TV episode .... Kate Harriton
  58. "227" .... Amy Burnett (1 episode, 1989)
        - A Pampered Tale (1989) TV episode .... Amy Burnett
  59. "Tour of Duty" .... Lt. Camilla Patterson (2 episodes, 1989)
        - The Volunteer (1989) TV episode .... Lt. Camilla Patterson
        - Hard Stripe (1989) TV episode .... Lt. Camilla Patterson
  60. "A Man Called Hawk" .... Bailey Webster (3 episodes, 1989)
        - Never My Love (1989) TV episode .... Bailey Webster
        - Hear No Evil (1989) TV episode .... Bailey Webster
        - The Master's Mirror (1989) TV episode .... Bailey Webster
  61. "The Cosby Show" .... Mrs. Mitchell / ... (2 episodes, 1985-1988)
        - Bookworm (1988) TV episode .... Paula
        - Mr. Quiet (1985) TV episode .... Mrs. Mitchell
  62. "Ryan's Hope" (1975) TV series .... Leonie Peach (unknown episodes, 1987)
  63. Liberty (1986) (TV) .... Linda Thornton
  64. F/X (1986) .... TV reporter
  65. "Spenser: For Hire" .... Alice (1 episode, 1985)
        - The Choice (1985) TV episode .... Alice
  66. Doubletake (1985) (TV) .... Prostitute at Headquarters
Producer:
  1. United States (2010) (in production) (producer)

  2. The Rosa Parks Story (2002) (TV) (executive producer)
  3. Our America (2002) (TV) (executive producer)
  4. Ruby's Bucket of Blood (2001) (TV) (producer)
Director:
  1. United States (2010) (in production)
Soundtrack:
  1. "ER" (1 episode, 2008)
        - Let It Snow (2008) TV episode (performer: "Hit Me With Your Best Shot")
Self:
  1. "Entertainment Tonight" .... Herself (4 episodes, 2008-2010)
    ... aka "E.T." - USA (informal title)
    ... aka "This Week in Entertainment" - USA (weekend title)
        - Episode dated 3 March 2010 (2010) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 20 January 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 27 March 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 21 March 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
  2. For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots (2010) (TV) (voice)

  3. The 7th Annual TV Land Awards (2009) (TV) .... Herself
  4. "ER" .... Dr. Cate Banfield / ... (1 episode, 2009)
        - Previously on ER (2009) TV episode (also archive footage) .... Herself / Dr. Cate Banfield
  5. Previously On: E.R. (2009) (TV) .... Herself
  6. The 40th NAACP Image Awards (2009) (TV) .... Herself
  7. The 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards (2009) (TV) .... Herself - Presenter
  8. The BET Honors (2009) (TV) .... Herself/Presenter
  9. Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009) .... Narrator
  10. "The View" .... Herself (2 episodes, 2007-2008)
        - Episode dated 9 October 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 28 February 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Herself
  11. "Access Hollywood" .... Herself (1 episode, 2008)
        - Episode dated 21 March 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
  12. "Up Close with Carrie Keagan" .... Herself (1 episode, 2008)
        - Episode dated 19 March 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
  13. The Red Dress Collection 2007 Fashion Show (2008) (V) .... Herself - Introduction
  14. 39th NAACP Image Awards (2008) (TV) .... Herself
  15. Speechless (2008) (TV) .... Herself
  16. "Rachael Ray" .... Herself (2 episodes, 2007)
        - Episode dated 12 June 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode #1.118 (2007) TV episode .... Herself
  17. "Tavis Smiley" .... Herself (1 episode, 2007)
        - Episode dated 16 February 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Herself
  18. "In the Mix" .... Guest (1 episode, 2006)
    ... aka "In the Cutz" - USA (new title)
        - Pursuing Happiness (2006) TV episode .... Guest
  19. The 2006 Black Movie Awards (2006) (TV) .... Herself
  20. AFI's 100 Years... 100 Cheers: America's Most Inspiring Movies (2006) (TV) .... Herself
  21. Legends Ball (2006) (TV) .... Herself
  22. "106 & Park Top 10 Live" .... Herself (1 episode, 2006)
    ... aka "106 & Park" - USA (short title)
        - Akeelah and the Bee Preview (2006) TV episode .... Herself
  23. "The Oprah Winfrey Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 2006)
    ... aka "Oprah" - USA (short title)
        - Episode dated 25 April 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Herself
  24. 12th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2006) (TV) .... Herself
  25. The 11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards (2006) (TV) .... Herself
  26. An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Stevie Wonder (2006) (TV) .... Herself
  27. A Capitol Fourth (2005) (TV) .... Herself
  28. The 59th Annual Tony Awards (2005) (TV) .... Herself - Presenter
  29. 36th NAACP Image Awards (2005) (TV) .... Herself - Presenter
  30. "Party Planner with David Tutera" .... Herself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Tamara Tunie's Fire & Ice Party (2005) TV episode .... Herself
  31. Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope (2005) (TV) .... Herself
  32. "Celebrity Poker Showdown" .... Herself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Tournament 4, Game 5 (2004) TV episode .... Herself
  33. "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" .... Herself (1 episode, 2004)
    ... aka "The Late Late Show" - USA (short title)
        - Episode dated 24 September 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Herself
  34. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" .... Herself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode dated 16 September 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Herself
  35. 4th Annual BET Awards (2004) (TV) .... Herself
  36. 2004 Trumpet Awards (2004) (TV) .... Herself
  37. "The Bernie Mac Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 2003)
        - Laughing Matters (2003) TV episode .... Herself
  38. "When I Was a Girl" .... Herself (1 episode, 2003)
        - Singers (2003) TV episode .... Herself
  39. 34th NAACP Image Awards (2003) (TV) .... Herself
  40. Hollywood Celebrates Denzel Washington: An American Cinematheque Tribute (2003) (TV) .... Herself
  41. Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives (2003) .... Reader
  42. The 4th Annual Family Television Awards (2002) (TV) .... Herself
  43. ESPY Awards (2002) (TV) .... Herself
  44. Essence Awards (2002) (TV) .... Herself
  45. 33rd NAACP Image Awards (2002) (TV) .... Herself
  46. Muhammad Ali's All-Star 60th Birthday Celebration! (2002) (TV) .... Herself
  47. Making 'The Score' (2001) (V) .... Herself
  48. The 53rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2001) (TV)
  49. The 2001 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2001) (TV) .... Herself
  50. And Then One Night: The Making of 'Dead Man Walking' (2001) (TV) .... Narrator
  51. "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" .... Herself (2 episodes, 1998-2000)
        - Episode dated 1 November 2000 (2000) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 16 March 1998 (1998) TV episode .... Herself
  52. The 72nd Annual Academy Awards (2000) (TV) .... Herself - Presenter: 'The Sixth Sense' Film Clip
  53. VH1 Divas 2000: A Tribute to Diana Ross (2000) (TV) .... Herself
    ... aka "VH1 Divas 2000" - USA (short title)

  54. "Africans in America: America's Journey Through Slavery" .... Herself - Narrator (4 episodes, 1998)
    ... aka "Africans in America" - USA (short title)
        - Brotherly Love: 1791-1831 (1998) TV episode .... Herself - Narrator
        - Judgement Day: 1831-1865 (1998) TV episode .... Herself - Narrator
        - Revolution: 1750-1805 (1998) TV episode .... Herself - Narrator
        - The Terrible Transformation: 1450-1750 (1998) TV episode .... Herself - Narrator
  55. Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's (1997) (uncredited) .... Herself
  56. The 69th Annual Academy Awards (1997) (TV) .... Herself
  57. Women in Film Crystal Awards (1996) (TV) .... Herself
  58. "Cinema 3" .... Herself (1 episode, 1996)
        - Episode dated 5 April 1996 (1996) TV episode .... Herself
  59. The 68th Annual Academy Awards (1996) (TV) .... Herself - Co-Presenter: Best Original Song
  60. 27th NAACP Image Awards (1996) (TV) .... Herself
  61. Comic Relief VII (1995) (TV) .... Herself
  62. "Reading Rainbow" .... Herself (1 episode, 1995)
        - The Wonderful Towers of Watts (1995) TV episode (voice) .... Herself
  63. The 67th Annual Academy Awards (1995) (TV) .... Herself - Presenter: "Circle of Life" & "Hakuna Matata" Songs
  64. The Essence Awards (1994) (TV) .... Herself
  65. "A Century of Women" (1994) TV mini-series (voice)
  66. The 66th Annual Academy Awards (1994) (TV) .... Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Leading Role
  67. 26th NAACP Image Awards (1994) (TV) .... Herself
  68. The 20th Annual People's Choice Awards (1994) (TV) .... Herself
Archive Footage:
  1. Buscando a Penélope (2009) (TV) .... Herself
  2. "Entertainment Tonight"
        - Episode dated 14 August 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
  3. "Corazón de..."
        - Episode dated 11 January 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Herself
  4. 101 Biggest Celebrity Oops (2004) (TV) .... Herself - #43 Passing on Big Role: Monster's Ball
  5. Twentieth Century Fox: The Blockbuster Years (2000) (TV) .... Bernadine 'Bernie' Harris

Additional Details

Other Works:
(March 1998): Played Lady Macbeth in "Macbeth" play by William Shakespeare (Joseph Papp Public Theater, New York City, New York, USA) See more »
Publicity Listings:
1 Print Biography | 8 Interviews | 4 Articles | 2 Pictorials | 4 Magazine Cover Photos See more »
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