Angela Bassett

 Angela Bassett is an American actress, best known for her roles in biographical productions like 'What's Love Got to Do with It and the film 'The Rosa Parks Story.' She has appeared in various projects throughout her long and illustrious career that spans over three decades. She began her career as a dancer in her early years. In the 11th grade, she traveled to Washington D.C. to see James Earl Jones in action in the Kennedy Center production of 'Of Mice and Men'. Before pursuing acting, she briefly worked as a receptionist in the beauty salon, and later as a researcher for 'U.S. News & World Report' magazine. After proving her abilities as a stage actor, she then went on to appear in many movies and television shows. Her notable films include 'Boyz n the Hood' 'MalcolmX and 'Panther' 'Waiting to Exhale, Akeelah and the Bee,' 'Green Lantern Black Nativity "London Has Fallen, Black Panther,' and 'Avengers: The Endgame.' She has also appeared in television series like 'ER' an