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

{"id":9011,"title":"Black Dynamite","year":"2009","character":"Captain Yancy","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/black-dynamite","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3caa16feh5d0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3caa16feh5d0.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Black Dynamite
Black Dynamite as Captain Yancy
{"id":46392,"title":"Fast Girl","year":"2008","character":"Willy","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/fast-girl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_46392.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_46392.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Fast Girl
Fast Girl as Willy
{"id":10575,"title":"Demon Hunter","year":"2005","character":"Cardinal White","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/demon-hunter","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10575.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10575.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
Demon Hunter
Demon Hunter as Cardinal White
{"id":51032,"title":"Welcome to September","year":"2005","character":"Mr. Taskey","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/welcome-to-september","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_51032.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_51032.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":52238,"title":"Roomies","year":"2004","character":"Mr. Seeley","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/roomies","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_52238.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_52238.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Roomies
Roomies as Mr. Seeley
{"id":4,"title":"House of 1000 Corpses","year":"2003","character":"Sheriff Frank Huston","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/house-of-1000-corpses","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5dk01gltk8k0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5dk01gltk8k0.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
House of 1000 Corpses
House of 1000 Corpses as Sheriff Frank Huston
{"id":9550,"title":"Crazy as Hell","year":"2002","character":"Mr. Brennan","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/crazy-as-hell","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9550.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9550.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
Crazy as Hell
Crazy as Hell as Mr. Brennan
{"id":54891,"title":"The Art of Stanley Kubrick: From Short Films to Strangelove","year":"2000","character":"Narrator (voice) (as William H. Bassett)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-art-of-stanley-kubrick-from-short-films-to-strangelove","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_54891.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_54891.jpg"},"released":1}
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)
{"id":54892,"title":"Inside: 'Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb'","year":"2000","character":"Narrator","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/inside-dr-strangelove-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-bomb-2000","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_54892.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_54892.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":157317,"title":"Her Costly Affair","year":"1996","character":"Ed Baines","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/her-costly-affair","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_157317.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_157317.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
{"id":158348,"title":"Spring Awakening","year":"1994","character":"Ulf Anderson","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/spring-awakening-1994","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158348.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158348.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Spring Awakening
Spring Awakening as Ulf Anderson
{"id":25149,"title":"Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel","year":"1993","character":"Aaron","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/ring-of-fire-ii-blood-and-steel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_25149.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_25149.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
{"id":59644,"title":"Never Forget","year":"1991","character":"Lewis Brandon","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/never-forget","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_59644.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_59644.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Never Forget
Never Forget as Lewis Brandon
{"id":160479,"title":"The Hollywood Detective","year":"1989","character":"Jerry Brazil (as William H. Bassett)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-hollywood-detective","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160479.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160479.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
The Hollywood Detective
The Hollywood Detective as Jerry Brazil (as William H. Bassett)
{"id":60763,"title":"The Case of the Hillside Stranglers","year":"1989","character":"Dr. Watts","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-case-of-the-hillside-stranglers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60763.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60763.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":30443,"title":"Black Eagle","year":"1988","character":"Dean Rickert","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/black-eagle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3r8d3p2li63g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3r8d3p2li63g.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Black Eagle
Black Eagle as Dean Rickert
{"id":61880,"title":"The Naked Cage","year":"1986","character":"Jordan","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-naked-cage","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61880.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61880.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
{"id":7690,"title":"Invaders from Mars","year":"1986","character":"NASA Scientist","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/invaders-from-mars","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5qggu106jpd0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5qggu106jpd0.jpg"},"released":1}
Invaders from Mars
Invaders from Mars as NASA Scientist
{"id":7628,"title":"Creator","year":"1985","character":"Dr. Sutter","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/creator","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7628.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7628.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Creator
Creator as Dr. Sutter
{"id":62623,"title":"Sam's Son","year":"1984","character":"Mr. Turner","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/sams-son-1984","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62623.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62623.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Sam's Son
Sam's Son as Mr. Turner
{"id":5112,"title":"The Karate Kid","year":"1984","character":"Mr. Mills","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-karate-kid-1984","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/26ekk4hicu4g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/26ekk4hicu4g.jpg"},"released":1}
The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid as Mr. Mills
{"id":163268,"title":"The Kids Who Knew Too Much","year":"1980","character":"Policeman","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-kids-who-knew-too-much","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163268.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163268.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
{"id":80869,"title":"Old Boyfriends","year":"1979","character":"David Brinks","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/old-boyfriends","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80869.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80869.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Old Boyfriends
Old Boyfriends as David Brinks
{"id":204701,"title":"Keefer","year":"1978","character":"The Sergeant","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/keefer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_204701.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_204701.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Keefer
Keefer as The Sergeant
{"id":163704,"title":"Perfect Gentlemen","year":"1978","character":"Southern Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/perfect-gentlemen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163704.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163704.jpg"},"released":1}
Perfect Gentlemen
Perfect Gentlemen as Southern Man
{"id":64204,"title":"The Bastard","year":"1978","character":"British Officer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-bastard","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64204.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64204.jpg"},"released":1}
The Bastard
The Bastard as British Officer
{"id":6647,"title":"Return from Witch Mountain","year":"1978","character":"Operations Officer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/return-from-witch-mountain","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6647.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6647.jpg"},"released":1}
Return from Witch Mountain
Return from Witch Mountain as Operations Officer
{"id":64389,"title":"The Night They Took Miss Beautiful","year":"1977","character":"Smitty","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-night-they-took-miss-beautiful","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64389.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64389.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
{"id":35423,"title":"Lucky Lady","year":"1975","character":"Charley","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/lucky-lady","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_35423.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_35423.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Lucky Lady
Lucky Lady as Charley
{"id":164581,"title":"My Father's House","year":"1975","character":"Airplane Captain","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/my-fathers-house-1975","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164581.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164581.jpg"},"released":1}
My Father's House
My Father's House as Airplane Captain
{"id":186127,"title":"Unwed Father","year":"1974","character":"Principal","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/unwed-father-1974","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186127.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186127.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Unwed Father
Unwed Father as Principal
{"id":5900,"title":"The Towering Inferno","year":"1974","character":"Leading Agent","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-towering-inferno","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5c05bj7gmir0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5c05bj7gmir0.jpg"},"released":1}
The Towering Inferno
The Towering Inferno as Leading Agent
{"id":204763,"title":"The Lie","year":"1973","character":"Army Major","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-lie-1973","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_204763.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_204763.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
The Lie
The Lie as Army Major
{"id":32165,"title":"The Grasshopper","year":"1970","character":"Aaron","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-grasshopper","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32165.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32165.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
{"id":11225,"title":"Nancy","year":1970,"character":"Secret Service Agent Turner","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/show\/nancy","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_11225.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_11225.jpg"},"released":1}
Nancy
Nancy as Secret Service Agent Turner
{"id":65150,"title":"A Time for Dying","year":"1969","character":"The Southerner","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/a-time-for-dying","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65150.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65150.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
A Time for Dying
A Time for Dying as The Southerner
{"id":103831305,"title":"The Outcasts","year":1968,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/show\/the-outcasts","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831305.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831305.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
{"id":166852,"title":"The Journey of the Fifth Horse","year":"1966","character":"Rubin \/ Narvinsky","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-journey-of-the-fifth-horse","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166852.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166852.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
{"id":66307,"title":"The Tempest","year":"1960","character":"Ferdinand","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-tempest-1960","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66307.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66307.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
The Tempest
The Tempest as Ferdinand