Jennifer Bassey
Actress

Jennifer Bassey Net Worth

Jennifer Bassey is an Emmy Award-nominated actress and producer born in Chicago, Illinois. She began her career as a singing Playboy bunny before attending the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, where she graduated with honors. She has since appeared in numerous Broadway and off-Broadway productions, as well as films such as Waxwork (1988), Twogether (1992), and Dunston Checks In (1996). She is best known for her role as Marian Colby on All My Children (1970), which she has portrayed since the early eighties. She has also appeared on Law & Order (1990), L.A. Law (1986), Falcon Crest (1981), Murphy Brown (1988), Silk Stalkings (1991), Matlock (1986), and Coach (1989). She has been nominated for an Emmy and won two Soap Opera Digest Awards. In her spare time, she enjoys outdoor activities and is an aspiring writer.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actress, Producer
Birth Day July 22, 1942
Birth Place  Chicago, Illinois, United States
Age 81 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Leo
Spouse(s) Roy F. Emery (m. 1971) Luther Davis (m. 2004)
Children Christopher Emery stepson

💰 Net worth

Jennifer Bassey, a renowned actress and producer in the United States, is expected to have a net worth ranging from $100K to $1M in 2024. With a career spanning several decades, she has undoubtedly accumulated substantial wealth through her talent and contributions to the entertainment industry. Known for her captivating performances, Bassey has established herself as a reputable figure, attaining success both in front of and behind the camera. As she continues to make waves in the industry, her net worth is set to grow, solidifying her status as a celebrated personality in the world of acting and production.

Biography/Timeline

1971

Bassey has been married twice, she married attorney Roy F. Emery in 1971 until his death in 1991. In 2004 she married her longtime companion, Playwright Luther Davis until his death in 2008 at the age of 91. In November 2016 she became engaged to George Bamford in Waikiki, Hawaii.

1983

She began playing Marian Colby on ABC's soap opera All My Children (1983-1987, 1989, 1995-2009, 2011). She has appeared on All My Children for over 20 years and is a favorite among fans. She played a wealthy widow who became a real estate agent. Later, she was revealed to be the murderer of Zack Grayson. In 1999 she won, with cast member David Canary, the Soap Opera Digest Award as "Favorite Couple" then in 1998 she won the award as "Favorite Scene Stealer." In 1999 she was nominated for a Daytime Emmy as "Best Supporting Actress". Since 2003 Bassey has appeared on All My Children in a recurring capacity.

1988

Bassey also has appeared in a number of prime time television shows, include a recurring roles on Falcon Crest and Grey's Anatomy, and well as guest shots on In the Heat of the Night, Who's the Boss?, Murphy Brown, Matlock, L.A. Law, and Law & Order. Her film credits include Waxwork (1988), The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990), Dunston Checks In (1996), and 27 Dresses (2007).

1990

After appearing in Love of Life, The Edge of Night, and Somerset, Bassey changed her professional name from "Joan Bassie" to "Jennifer Bassey." She chose the name Jennifer from Dr. Jennifer Stark, the role she had played on Love of Life. In the early 1990s, Bassey was one of several actresses brought in briefly to replace Eileen Fulton as Lisa on As the World Turns while Fulton was ill.

2009

On May 22, 2009, Bassey returned to All My Children as Marian Chandler, but this time without David Canary's Stuart who was killed off at the beginning of the week. This marked Bassey's first appearance since her own husband died. Bassey's storyline, focused on her grieving the loss of Stuart, culminated in Marian attempting to shoot her husband's killer in court before suffering a mental breakdown. She left the series on August 7, 2009. Bassey made her final return to All My Children in 2011 for four episodes, during which her character was released from a mental institution and reunited with her presumed deceased husband.

2015

In June 2015, Bassey made headlines when she was forced off a commercial airliner after a dispute with a FLIGHT attendant.

2017

In 2017, Bassey joined the cast of ABC soap opera General Hospital playing Quinn Danvers.

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About the author

Lisa Scholfield

As a Senior Writer at Famous Net Worth, I spearhead an exceptional team dedicated to uncovering and sharing the stories of pioneering individuals. My passion for unearthing untold narratives drives me to delve deep into the essence of each subject, bringing forth a unique blend of factual accuracy and narrative allure. In orchestrating the editorial workflow, I am deeply involved in every step—from initial research to the final touches of publishing, ensuring each biography not only informs but also engages and inspires our readership.