| Biography of Angela Bassett |
| Born in New York City, she grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida. Pushed by a high school teacher, she applied for Yale and got a scholarship, ultimately spending 7 years there including 3 post-grad years studying drama. She first appeared in a small role in the cult favorite F/X (1986), but it was not until 1990 that a spate of TV roles brought her notice. Her breakthrough role, though, was playing Tina Turner, whom she had never seen perform before taking the role. |
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| Quick Biography |
| Name |
Angela Bassett |
| Height |
5' 4 |
| Nationality |
American |
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| Date of Birth |
16 August 1958, |
| Place of Birth |
New York, New York, USA |
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