Top-Rated Speakers Bureau and Entertainment Booking Agency for Corporate Meetings and Business Events. Book an AAE Speaker Today.
Top-Rated Speakers Bureau and Entertainment Booking Agency for Corporate Meetings and Business Events. Book an AAE Speaker Today.
Click to Open Search Bar

Angela Bassett

Award-Winning Actress & Co-Founder of Bassett/Vance Productions

REQUEST BOOKING INFORMATION

Angela Bassett Biography

Angela Bassett is an American actress. Known for her work in film and television since the late 1980s, she has received various accolades, including two Golden Globe Awards, and sixteen NAACP Image Awards, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and seven Primetime Emmy Awards. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023; and she will receive the Academy Honorary Award later in the year.

Bassett had her breakthrough portraying singer Tina Turner in the biopic What's Love Got to Do with It (1993), which won her a Golden Globe Award and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. She had success starring in Boyz n the Hood (1991), Malcolm X (1992), Waiting to Exhale (1995), Vampire in Brooklyn (1995), How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998), and Music of the Heart (1999). In the following decades, she took on supporting roles in the drama Notorious (2009), and the action films Green Lantern (2011), Olympus Has Fallen (2013), and London Has Fallen (2016). She also played Queen Ramonda in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Black Panther (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). For the latter, she won a Golden Globe Award and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

On television, Bassett has starred as Katherine Jackson in the miniseries "The Jacksons: An American Dream" (1992). Her portrayal of Rosa Parks in the television film The Rosa Parks Story (2002) gained her a nomination for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress. Her performances in two seasons of the FX horror anthology series "American Horror Story" earned her nominations for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 2014 and 2015. In 2018, Bassett began producing and starring as an LAPD patrol sergeant in the Fox drama series "9-1-1."

Videos
Books
Friends: A Love Story

Friends: A Love Story

News
FAQs
  • HOW TO BOOK Angela Bassett?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Angela Bassett for both live and virtual events for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Angela Bassett, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Angela Bassett or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Angela Bassett?

    Speaking fees for Angela Bassett, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Angela Bassett charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Angela Bassett, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • WHO IS THE AGENT FOR Angela Bassett?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Angela Bassett for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Angela Bassett for your next private or corporate function.
  • WHAT IS A FULL-SERVICE TALENT BOOKING AGENCY?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Angela Bassett or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Angela Bassett or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
Check Availability

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.

Users also viewed these speakers:

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

Award-Winning Actress & Co-Founder of Bassett/Vance Productions

Travels From:
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Speaking Fee:

Angela Bassett Biography

Angela Bassett is an American actress. Known for her work in film and television since the late 1980s, she has received various accolades, including two Golden Globe Awards, and sixteen NAACP Image Awards, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and seven Primetime Emmy Awards. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023; and she will receive the Academy Honorary Award later in the year.

Bassett had her breakthrough portraying singer Tina Turner in the biopic What's Love Got to Do with It (1993), which won her a Golden Globe Award and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. She had success starring in Boyz n the Hood (1991), Malcolm X (1992), Waiting to Exhale (1995), Vampire in Brooklyn (1995), How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998), and Music of the Heart (1999). In the following decades, she took on supporting roles in the drama Notorious (2009), and the action films Green Lantern (2011), Olympus Has Fallen (2013), and London Has Fallen (2016). She also played Queen Ramonda in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Black Panther (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). For the latter, she won a Golden Globe Award and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

On television, Bassett has starred as Katherine Jackson in the miniseries "The Jacksons: An American Dream" (1992). Her portrayal of Rosa Parks in the television film The Rosa Parks Story (2002) gained her a nomination for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress. Her performances in two seasons of the FX horror anthology series "American Horror Story" earned her nominations for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 2014 and 2015. In 2018, Bassett began producing and starring as an LAPD patrol sergeant in the Fox drama series "9-1-1."

Angela Bassett Videos

  • Angela Bassett ODU Commencement Speech May 2022
    Angela Bassett delivered a powerful commencement speech at Old Dominion University on May 6th, 2022.
  • Angela Bassett’s Secret to Her Successful 22-Year Marriage
    “Extra’s” Nate Burleson spoke with Angela Bassett at our WeWork offices in NYC as she promoted her show “9-1-1.” Bassett also revealed...
  • Angela Bassett’s Best Career Advice | WWHL
    Actress Angela Bassett dishes on her acting career including the best advice she’s received from another actor and what she’s learned about...

Angela Bassett Books

Speaker Lists Featuring Angela Bassett

FAQs on booking Angela Bassett

  • How to book Angela Bassett?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Angela Bassett for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Angela Bassett, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Angela Bassett or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Angela Bassett?

    Speaking fees for Angela Bassett, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Angela Bassett charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Angela Bassett, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • Who is the agent for Angela Bassett?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Angela Bassett for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Angela Bassett for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Angela Bassett or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Angela Bassett or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Angela Bassett is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Angela Bassett for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Angela Bassett generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Bernice King, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Viola Davis, Spike Lee and Hill Harper. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Angela Bassett for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Angela Bassett Speaker Videos

  • Angela Bassett ODU Commencement Speech May 2022
    Angela Bassett delivered a powerful commencement speech at Old Dominion University on May 6th, 2022.
    Angela Bassett’s Secret to Her Successful 22-Year Marriage
    “Extra’s” Nate Burleson spoke with Angela Bassett at our WeWork offices in NYC as she promoted her show “9-1-1.” Bassett also revealed the secret to her 22-year marriage with Courtney...
  • Angela Bassett’s Best Career Advice | WWHL
    Actress Angela Bassett dishes on her acting career including the best advice she’s received from another actor and what she’s learned about dealing with rejection. ►► Subscribe To WWHL:...
    Angela Bassett On Black Panther's Message For African-Americans | PeopleTV
    Angela Bassett opens up about the film's cultural significance and the emotional message for African-Americans in it. Subscribe to PeopleTV ►► http://bit.ly/SubscribePeopleTV People and...

Angela Bassett News

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.

  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

Speakers Similar to Angela Bassett

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP