Tamara Bass

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Tamara Bass
Born
Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actress, director, writer
Years active1999–present

Tamara Bass is an American director, writer, producer and actress. She began her career appearing in films Bellyfruit (1999) and Baby Boy (2001). In 2019, Bass made her directing debut with the drama film If Not Now, When? .

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Life and career

Bass was born in Syracuse, New York. [1] She made her big screen debut appearing in the 1999 independent film Bellyfruit and later guest-starred on Moesha . From 2000 to 2001 she had a recurring role in the ABC drama series, The Fugitive , and in 2001 appeared in the crime drama film, Baby Boy . [2] From 2001 to 2002, Bass had a recurring role in the Fox drama series, Boston Public appearing in 13 episodes. [2] In 2005, Bass made her directing debut with short film Exposure. [3] In 2013, she co-starred opposite Malinda Williams in the made-for-television film, Marry Me for Christmas. [4]

In 2019, Bass co-directed with her friend, Meagan Good, wrote and starred in the drama film If Not Now, When? . [5] [6] The film premiered at the American Black Film Festival and was nominated for the Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature, Best Screenplay and Best Director. [2] [7] [8] It was released by Vertical Entertainment in January 2021. [9] In 2021, Bass directed her second film, the comedy-drama Don't Waste Your Pretty starring Keri Hilson, Deborah Joy Winans, Jasmine Burke and Kaye Singleton. The film that based on Demetria Lucas’ book by the same name premiered on TV One. [10] [11] [12] Later that year, Bass wrote the screenplay for Lifetime drama film Color of Love starring Deborah Joy Winans, [13] and directed Coins Forever starring Essence Atkins, Stephen Bishop and Golden Brooks. [14] In 2022 she directed episode of Tales , and the thriller film Hello for BET+. [15] In 2023, Bass directed Ruined , another thriller for BET+ starring Keri Hilson. [16]

Filmography

Short film

YearTitleDirectorWriterProducer
2005ExposureYesYesYes
2008BrokenYesYesYes

Feature film

YearTitleDirectorWriterProducer
2019 If Not Now, When? YesYesYes
2021 Don't Waste Your Pretty YesYesNo
Color of LoveNoYesYes
Coins ForeverYesNoNo
2022HelloYesNoNo
2023 Ruined YesNoNo

Television

YearTitleNotes
2022 Tales Episode "Jesus Walks"

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  4. ↑ "Marry Me for Christmas - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. November 30, 2016.
  5. ↑ Walsh, Katie (January 7, 2021). "Review: Friends are there for one another in the melodramatic 'If Not Now, When?'". Los Angeles Times.
  6. ↑ Kennedy, Lisa (January 6, 2021). "'If Not Now, When?' Review: Friends Stick Together in Actors Meagan Good and Tamara Bass' Directing Debut".
  7. ↑ Writer, Guest (2019-06-27). "ABFF 2019 Exclusive: Directors Meagan Good and Tamara Bass Talk Sisterhood Film 'If Not Now, When?'". blackfilm.com. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  8. ↑ Miami, ABFF (April 21, 2021). "The Slate of Films in Competition Announced for the 2019 American Black Film Festival – American Black Film Festival Miami".
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  10. ↑ "TV One Wraps Production On Original Film "Don't Waste Your Pretty"". BlackFilmandTV.com.
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  12. ↑ "Tamara Bass".
  13. ↑ "Color of Love - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. April 5, 2021.
  14. ↑ "Coins Forever - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com.
  15. ↑ "Hello - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com.
  16. ↑ "Trailer to BET+ film Ruined starring Keri Hilson". BlackFilmandTV.com.
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