Angela Bassett

Acting

Born August 16, 1958 · New York City, New York, USA

3 films as director · Active 2011–2015

Angela Evelyn Bassett (born August 16, 1958) is an American actress. Known for her work in film and television since the 1980s, she has received various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and…

Known for

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009

The Simpsons

1989

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014

The Kelly Clarkson Show

2019

9-1-1

2018

The View

1997

The View

1997

Directed(3)

2015Whitney★ 5.7

Acting(154)

2026WildwoodGeneral (voice)

Film

2025Making Mission: Impossible - A 10 News First SpecialSelf

Film

2025Mission: Impossible - The Final ReckoningErika Sloane

Film