Kim Bass

Kim Bass (born February 16, 1956) ^[1] is an American film and television writer, director, and producer.

Early life

Bass was born in Utica, New York ^[1] to father C.W. Bass. He has one brother, Kyle, and four sisters. ^[2]

He graduated in 1974 from Notre Dame Junior Senior High School. ^{[3] [4]}

Career

Bass' television work includes creating Sister, Sister and writing on In Living Color . ^[5] Bass also created the Nickelodeon sitcom Kenan & Kel . ^{[6] [7]} His film credits include the movie Junkyard Dog starring Vivica A. Fox and Kill Speed . ^{[8] [9]}

Bass is one of the founders of the independent production company Bass Entertainment Pictures. ^[9]

Filmography

• Succubus: Hell-Bent, 2007 horror film directed by Kim Bass. With Gary Busey, David Keith, Lorenzo Lamas
• A Snowy Day in Oakland, a 2023 American comedy film written and directed by Kim Bass. It stars Nicole Ari Parker, Loretta Devine, Michael Jai White and Keith David.

References

1. Schneider, H. Rose (March 10, 2022). "'The kind of picture that should be on the big screen': Utica native's film in theaters soon". Observer-Dispatch. Archived from the original on July 16, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
2. Johnson, Melinda (April 26, 2015). "Bass brothers write screenplay based on family story; film stars Tom Skerritt". The Post-Standard. Archived from the original on April 15, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
3. "Utica native Kim Bass' film to be shown at Marquee Cinema". Rome Sentinel. February 13, 2022. Archived from the original on February 17, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
4. Herbert, Geoff (February 25, 2022). "CNY native writes, directs inspirational new movie 'Tyson's Run' (interview)". The Post-Standard. Archived from the original on April 15, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
5. Hindes, Andrew (May 13, 1996). "Reid's 'c'KRUZ' catches Bass". Daily Variety.
6. Katz, Richard (June 29, 1998). "NICK PRIMES KIDVID: Cabler to stretch evening programs 'Zone'". Daily Variety.
7. Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle (2003). The complete directory to prime time network and cable TV shows 1946-present (8. ed.). New York: Ballantine Books. pp. 635, 792, 1005, 1048, 1079. ISBN   0-345-45542-8.
8. Malone, Janice (November 18, 2010). "New Vivica A. Fox Indie Film Premieres in Nashville this Week". The Tennessee Tribune (Nashville).
9. Weathersbee, Avis (June 12, 2012). "Kim Bass Mastering Indie Filmmaking Market". Jet . Archived from the original on February 14, 2017. Retrieved January 14, 2016.