Caitlin Bassett | |
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 Bassett at the 2023 WonderCon | |
| Born | March 16, 1990 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Notable work | Quantum Leap |
Caitlin Amanda Bassett (born 16 March 1990) is an American actress and US Army veteran. Best known for her work as a lead on NBC's Quantum Leap , Bassett is the first American female combat veteran to work as an actress in Hollywood.[ citation needed ]
Caitlin Bassett was born on 16 March 1990 to Stephen Bassett, a Vietnam veteran and former TV and radio sportscaster, [1] and Judith Bassett, a manager with the National Park Service. She grew up on a horse farm in Maryland where she was an equestrian and sang in the choir. Despite an interest in theater, she never took part in plays in high school. [2]
In 2011, while serving in the Army and deployed to FOB Shank, Afghanistan, Bassett enrolled in the University of Maryland University College. [3] In 2015 she graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science degree and left the US Army to attend Brooklyn Law School until 2017 before deciding to pursue a career in acting. [4] Her formal acting education began at Stella Adler Studio of Acting where she was a conservatory student from 2017 to 2020.
In 2023 she returned to the University of Maryland to give a homecoming address to non-traditional students and alumni. [5]
In 2008, a week after her 18th birthday, Bassett enlisted in the US Army as Signals Intelligence Analyst. She completed Basic Combat Training (BCT) at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and her AIT Advanced Individual Training at Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo, Texas. She was then stationed at NSA Hawaii where she volunteered for her first deployment to FOB Shank, Afghanistan, in support of 10th Mountain Division. At 21 years old she was promoted to Sergeant. [3]
She was then transferred to Fort Meade, Maryland and completed two more deployments - one to Afghanistan and one to Qatar supporting Special Forces. She ultimately attained the rank of Staff Sergeant and was honorably discharged in 2015. [3] [6]
After graduating from Stella Adler Studio of Acting, Bassett was selected out of over 40,000 applicants to be a part of the Disney/ABC Discovers Showcase in 2020. [3]
In 2022 TV producer Martin Gero, calling her a "once-in-a-lifetime discovery," selected Bassett for her first major role as Addison Augustine on NBC's continuation of the Quantum Leap series. [6]
Bassett routinely volunteers for philanthropic work, most notably helping evacuate Afghan refugees during the Fall of Kabul in 2021. [7] She also is active in the charitable organization Veterans in Media and Entertainment, which focuses on helping other veterans find careers in the entertainment industry. [8] [9]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | V Is for Vodka | Mrs. Hamill | Short Film |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2024 | Quantum Leap | Addison Augustine | Main Cast |
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