William Bassett

William Bassett

Deceased · Born: Dec 28, 1935 · Died: Feb 9, 2025

Personal Details

BornDec 28, 1935 Evanston, Illinois, USA
Parents
  • Mark Seymour Bassett
  • Elly Christine Elisius
Relatives
  • Dolly King Bassett (Bennett) (Cousin)
  • Louis King Bassett (Half Sibling)
  • Maxine Roberta Bassett (Pierson) (Half Sibling)
  • Emily Kathryn Bassett (Agnew) (Half Sibling)

Biography

William Bassett, a renowned actor of considerable repute, entered this world on December 28, 1935, in the picturesque city of Evanston, Illinois, USA.

As a seasoned thespian, Bassett made his mark on the silver screen with his impressive performances in a wide range of films, including the cult classic "Black Dynamite" (2009),the iconic coming-of-age drama "The Karate Kid" (1984),and the horror masterpiece "House of 1000 Corpses" (2003).

In his personal life, Bassett was deeply devoted to his loving wife, Patricia Anne Dorsey, with whom he shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and adventure.

Tragically, William Bassett's life came to a close on February 9, 2025, in Los Angeles, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable performances and a lifetime of cherished memories.

Career

2009
Black Dynamite
Black Dynamite as Captain Yancy
2008
Fast Girl
Fast Girl as Willy
2005
Demon Hunter
Demon Hunter as Cardinal White
2004
Roomies
Roomies as Mr. Seeley
2003
House of 1000 Corpses
House of 1000 Corpses as Sheriff Frank Huston
2002
Crazy as Hell
Crazy as Hell as Mr. Brennan
2001
Soulkeeper
Soulkeeper as Old Bum
2000
The Art of Stanley Kubrick: From Short Films to Strangelove
The Art of Stanley Kubrick: From Short Films to Strangelove as Narrator (voice) (as William H. Bassett)
Ah! My Goddess: The Movie
Ah! My Goddess: The Movie as Additional Voices
1996
1994
Spring Awakening
Spring Awakening as Ulf Anderson
1991
Never Forget
Never Forget as Lewis Brandon
1989
The Hollywood Detective
The Hollywood Detective as Jerry Brazil (as William H. Bassett)
1988
Black Eagle
Black Eagle as Dean Rickert
1986
Invaders from Mars
Invaders from Mars as NASA Scientist
1985
Creator
Creator as Dr. Sutter
1984
Sam's Son
Sam's Son as Mr. Turner
The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid as Mr. Mills
1982
Disneyland
Disneyland as Lowell Roberts
1979
Old Boyfriends
Old Boyfriends as David Brinks
1978
Keefer
Keefer as The Sergeant
Perfect Gentlemen
Perfect Gentlemen as Southern Man
The Bastard
The Bastard as British Officer
Return from Witch Mountain
Return from Witch Mountain as Operations Officer
1975
Lucky Lady
Lucky Lady as Charley
My Father's House
My Father's House as Airplane Captain
1974
Unwed Father
Unwed Father as Principal
The Towering Inferno
The Towering Inferno as Leading Agent
1973
The Lie
The Lie as Army Major
1970
Nancy
Nancy as Secret Service Agent Turner
1969
A Time for Dying
A Time for Dying as The Southerner
1966
1960
The Tempest
The Tempest as Ferdinand