She studied ballet with the Royal Ballet in London before an injury ended her career. He has also appeared in "Young Hercules", "Xena: Warrior Kyra Zagorsky was born in New York and raised in Colorado. And of course, theres Dorothy Dandridge, the first black woman nominated for a best actress Oscar for her role in 1954s Carmen Jones, a woman presciently portrayed by Berry in a 1999 biopic, and Cicely Tyson, who at 95 has played strong leading roles throughout her nearly seven-decade career. Angela Bassett Actress | Black Panther . She is an actress, known for The Tall Man (2012), Shattered (2007) and Stargate SG-1 (1997). Torv was born in Melbourne, Victoria, the daughter of Susan (ne Carmichael) and Hans Torv, also grew up in Gold Coast, Queensland. Nearly 80% of Black female characters have light or medium skin tones, which means that colorism is persistent in representations. Her father, Caleb Deschanel, is an Academy Award-nominated cinematographer (perhaps most notably for The Passion of the Christ (2004)) and her mother, Mary Jo Deschanel (ne Weir), is an actress who appeared in Twin Peaks (1990). I love the stuff about her adopted children (what a great way to spend a fortune!) My country, please rest. It was the premiere of her directorial debut film, Whitney, and Angela Bassett was determined ti hit a high note. Though their journey in Hollywood has been hard and steep, a number of women have made it to the top. Set braids: Courtney Elzy. A surrogate carried the couples twins, son Slater Josiah Vance and daughter Bronwyn Golden Vance. Angela Bassett, Lynn Whitfield, Viola Davis, Lupita Nyong'o, Kerry Washington, and Halle Berry are all her spiritual daughters. She was born in Rosh Ha'ayin, Israel. This lady had lots of blues to sing about. Angela Bassett. Yes Is lynn whitfield related to dondre whitfield? Elisha Ann Cuthbert (born November 30, 1982) is a Canadian actress and model. Both parents were instrumental in developing Whitfield's initial interest in acting, as they were actively involved in the Baton Rouge art scene. She recently starred as Mimi Hynek in the Robert Zemeckis series, Project Blue Book, for History and A&E. but we dont know if its true or false. Angela Bassett, in full Angela Evelyn Bassett, (born August 16, 1958, New York, New York, U.S.), American actress best known for portraying Black women who made history, including singer Tina Turner and civil rights activists Rosa Parks and Betty Shabazz, the wife of African American leader Malcolm X. Bassett was born in New York, New York, and raised by an aunt in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. I had the distinct pleasure of watching a full-fledged documentary film about Josephine Baker directly before viewing the HBO made-for-television movie featuring Lynn Whitfield as the beloved late entertainer.I can now compare the HBO movie to the documentary"Chasing A Rainbow;The Life Of Josephine Baker".Here is my verdict;Lynn was excellent in her portrayal of Josephine Baker.She played the role with emotionally driven conviction,energy,and grace.There had to be clever maneuvers creating Josephine's character-nobody can become Josephine Baker,being uniquely who she was,but who could convincingly pull-off her character?Now Lynn Whitfield could not transform to Josephine-incarnate,but what she did do was put her own flair on the role,and did so effectively.Lynn sold herself in every respect.The acting,dancing,comical renditions,and convincing-lip sync of Josephine's real songs were challenges Lynn took head-on.Her portrayal resulted in winning the"Outstanding Lead Actress"Emmy award for 1991,so it worked!Not only was Lynn Whitfield great literally owning the role,but I loved everything else about this movie.All of Lynn's costars are splendid in their respective roles.Now I must bring to attention the character of Sidney Bechet,played stylishly well by Kene Holliday as Josephine's band member best friend.Sidney Bechet may have been an actual person in Josephine's entourage,but his significance in the HBO movie may be questionable.He is clearly what I think intended by the producer to be a phantom-role.By this I mean that the documentary does not refer to a best friend aiding Josephine in major plans and decisions,like the HBO movie does.Josephine was an impetus force all her own in reality.However,the Sidney character in the HBO film was not a bad idea for 2 reasons:it gives the movie viewer an opportunity as to what went on in Josephine's mind and also allowed Lynn Whitfield a chance to express how Josephine felt emotionally about principal decisions-all due to interactive dialogue with Sidney Bechet.The only drawback is that it also makes Josephine appear weak and dependent in her planning,while she was nothing like that.Josephine alone made all of the important decisions and plans throughout her illustrious,colorful and sometimes controversial career.The movie appreciably stayed on track to events and landmarks that took place involving Josephine's life.However,the HBO movie leads you to think she married twice,while the documentary reveals that she married 4 times.Even if the HBO movie producers did not want to put 4 weddings in the script,a brief reference statement perhaps by a cast member would have been appropriate.The HBO movie as the documentary does point out her numerous love affairs with men associated with her in the entertainment business.From portrait painters to Counts,and playboys to producers,she managed to keep a love affair brewing.Although she finalized the divorce of her first husband(Willie Baker)in 1923,she kept the last name throughout the rest of her life.Other than the"best friend"(Sidney Bechet)phantom-role character and the twice married lead-off,the HBO movie was truthful.Basically,the movie is about the little black girl who grew up poor in the then fierce 1920's era St.Louis slum region to become a local sensation of the musical dance theater circuit.Josephine and her entourage,known as"The Dixie Steppers"eventually toured the country,wowing club audiences at full throttle.Once confident enough,the ambitiously motivated group took their sprightly talents to the prestigious Harlem,New York night club scene.This place in the 1920's was true testing ground where again they prevailed with rave reviews.Josephine relished the spotlight and also managed to steal-the-show with her jaunty comical antics.Her colleagues called her Monkey due to her vivacious stage presence and skill in the profound art of improvisation.Meanwhile,a rich American-Carolyne Dudley(the wife of a diplomat)decided to bring a group of musicians to Paris.She wanted to show the French what the "Jazz Age" was all about.Carolyne enlisted Josephine Baker as a member of the entourage that was headed for Paris.Paris instantly fell in love with Josephine's stage performances,and she fell in love with Paris.Although stolen by Paris and missed by New York,France became the launching pad for which Josephine had manifested her talents.The best of her prowess emerged when she met a Count-Giuseppe Pepito Abatino,eloquently portrayed by Ruben Blades.He became her manager.The Count(albeit a murky past)succeeded in making Josephine a very rich and famous international superstar.Josephine found herself in the position of celebrity and was admired while exploited both at the same time.While Josephine flourished the benefits of fame,the French audiences generally regarded her acts as substandard since she did much of her dance performances semi-nude.The French basically place the partially nude,and nude theater performances in a class of their own.She consequently garnered labels such as notorious,scandalous,and dark star.Although aware of this,she saw it as part of the show and did not consider herself a lewd person.The Paris press was quoted with saying;Josephine Baker is right for adventure,never respectability/She may be the toast of the town,but never someone to take home to introduce to Mom.Josephine,nonetheless blossomed in France.She then succeeded on to tour all of Europe to become even more popular,while being shunned by some of the more-conservative types of people.Her life and career,were shaped by the fame,money,lovers,and travel as she danced,sang,and starred in movies.Her brimming talents subsequently led her to patriotic real life roles of war hero(Itelligence for the French Resistance against 1940's Nazi occupation),Political/Civil Rights Activist,and mishap orphan savior(her adopted multi-race"Rainbow Tribe"of 12 children).The HBO movie does enact Josephine Baker for all the major events,trials,triumphs and achievements that constituted her interesting life.I can safely say that the movie does give the viewing audience the big-picture.The movie informs, expresses,enchants as well as entertains,while letting you effectively understand how all that occurred in Josephine Baker's life helped make her an entertainment legend in her day. That is a combined net worth with her husband of 25+ years, fellow actor Courtney B. Vance. The chemistry between Kevin and Angela on screen is "Dynamic"~ She began her acting career in television and theatre before progressing to supporting roles in film. She returned to her homeland Argentina two years later, made her film debut with Gal Gadot is an Israeli actress, singer, martial artist, and model. Tammy Blanchard was born on December 14, 1976 in Bayonne, New Jersey, USA. Angela Bassett studied at the Yale School of Drama. The HBO biopic required her to age from 18 to 68. Whitfield just has that commanding yet sophisticated demeanor that makes dudes want to step to her and women want to be her. Bassett, Davis and Henson all helm major network dramas, and last year, King starred in the limited-series adaptation of Watchmen. Blige was nominated for an Oscar for her role in the 2017 period drama Mudbound. 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