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'''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|NBC’s]] [[Quantum Leap (2022 TV series)|Quantum Leap]], Bassett is the first female combat veteran to work as an actress in Hollywood. |
'''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|NBC’s]] [[Quantum Leap (2022 TV series)|Quantum Leap]], Bassett is the first female combat veteran to work as an actress in Hollywood. |
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== Early life == |
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== Education == |
== Education == |
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In 2011, while serving in the Army and deployed to [[Forward_Operating_Base_Shank|FOB Shank]], [[Afghanistan]], Bassett enrolled in the [[University_of_Maryland_Global_Campus|University of Maryland online program]] <ref>{{cite news |last1=Barber |first1=James |title=Army Vet Caitlin Bassett Finds Herself Playing an Army Vet on 'Quantum Leap |url=https://www.military.com/off-duty/television/2022/10/06/army-vet-caitlin-bassett-finds-herself-playing-army-vet-quantum-leap.html |agency=Military.com |
In 2011, while serving in the Army and deployed to [[Forward_Operating_Base_Shank|FOB Shank]], [[Afghanistan]], Bassett enrolled in the [[University_of_Maryland_Global_Campus|University of Maryland online program]] <ref name="Barber">[http://military.com/article-about-caitlin]{{cite news |last1=Barber |first1=James |title=Army Vet Caitlin Bassett Finds Herself Playing an Army Vet on 'Quantum Leap |url=https://www.military.com/off-duty/television/2022/10/06/army-vet-caitlin-bassett-finds-herself-playing-army-vet-quantum-leap.html |agency=Military.com}}</ref>. In 2015 she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in legal studies and was subsequently accepted to Brooklyn Law School. She left the US Army in 2015 to attend |
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Her formal acting education began at [[Stella_Adler_Studio_of_Acting|Stella Adler Studio of Acting]] where she was a conservatory student from 2017 to 2020.[[Brooklyn_Law_School|Brooklyn Law School]] from 2015 to 2017 before deciding to pursue a career in acting.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Williams |first1=Kari |title=‘Quantum Leap’ star Caitlin Bassett turns Army career into leading role |url=https://reservenationalguard.com/entertainment/quantum-leap-star-caitlin-bassett-turns-army-career-into-leading-role/ |access-date=11 January 2024 |publisher=Reserve + National Guard |date=9 November 2022}}</ref> |
Her formal acting education began at [[Stella_Adler_Studio_of_Acting|Stella Adler Studio of Acting]] where she was a conservatory student from 2017 to 2020.[[Brooklyn_Law_School|Brooklyn Law School]] from 2015 to 2017 before deciding to pursue a career in acting.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Williams |first1=Kari |title=‘Quantum Leap’ star Caitlin Bassett turns Army career into leading role |url=https://reservenationalguard.com/entertainment/quantum-leap-star-caitlin-bassett-turns-army-career-into-leading-role/ |access-date=11 January 2024 |publisher=Reserve + National Guard |date=9 November 2022}}</ref> |
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== Military service == |
== Military service == |
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In 2008, a week after her 18th birthday, Bassett enlisted in the US Army as [[Signals_intelligence|Signals Intelligence Analyst]]. She completed [[United_States_Army_Basic_Training|Basic Combat Training (BCT)]] at [[Fort_Leonard_Wood|Fort Leonard Wood]], Missouri, and her [[United_States_Army_Basic_Training|Advanced Individual Training]] at [[Goodfellow_Air_Force_Base|Goodfellow Air Force Base]] in San Angelo, Texas. She was then stationed at [[Hawaii_Cryptologic_Center|NSA Hawaii]] where she volunteered for her first combat deployment to FOB Shank, Afghanistan, supporting [[10th_Mountain_Division_(United_States)|10th Mountain Division]]. At 21 years old she was promoted to Sergeant.<ref |
In 2008, a week after her 18th birthday, Bassett enlisted in the US Army as [[Signals_intelligence|Signals Intelligence Analyst]]. She completed [[United_States_Army_Basic_Training|Basic Combat Training (BCT)]] at [[Fort_Leonard_Wood|Fort Leonard Wood]], Missouri, and her [[United_States_Army_Basic_Training|Advanced Individual Training]] at [[Goodfellow_Air_Force_Base|Goodfellow Air Force Base]] in San Angelo, Texas. She was then stationed at [[Hawaii_Cryptologic_Center|NSA Hawaii]] where she volunteered for her first combat deployment to FOB Shank, Afghanistan, supporting [[10th_Mountain_Division_(United_States)|10th Mountain Division]]. At 21 years old she was promoted to Sergeant.<ref name="Barber"/> |
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She was then transferred to NSA Washington at [[Fort_Meade|Fort Meade, Maryland]] and completed two more deployments, both with [[United_States_special_operations_forces|Special Operations]]. She ultimately attained the rank of Staff Sergeant and was honorably discharged in 2015. <ref>{{cite news |last1= |
She was then transferred to NSA Washington at [[Fort_Meade|Fort Meade, Maryland]] and completed two more deployments, both with [[United_States_special_operations_forces|Special Operations]]. She ultimately attained the rank of Staff Sergeant and was honorably discharged in 2015.<ref name="Barber"/> <ref name="AP">{{cite news |last1=Kennedy |first1=Mark |title=‘Quantum Leap’ star Caitlin Bassett jumps from Army to TV |url=https://apnews.com/article/quantum-leap-caitlin-bassett-0ce821b95cecc5d25095b1c4533c28fb |access-date=11 January 2024 |publisher=Associated Press |date=15 March 2023}}</ref> |
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== Acting career == |
== Acting career == |
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After graduating from [[Stella_Adler_Studio_of_Acting|Stella Adler Studio of Acting]], Bassett was selected out of |
After graduating from [[Stella_Adler_Studio_of_Acting|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. <ref name= "Barber"/> |
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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_(2022_TV_series)|Quantum Leap]] series.<ref name= "AP"/> |
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== Philanthropy == |
== Philanthropy == |
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Caitlin Bassett routinely volunteers for philanthropic work, most notably helping evacuate Afghan refugees during the Fall of Kabul in 2021<ref>https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-movies/quantum-leap-caitlin-bassett/</ref> |
Caitlin Bassett routinely volunteers for philanthropic work, most notably helping evacuate Afghan refugees during the Fall of Kabul in 2021.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Corbeil |first1=Shannon |title=Army vet Caitlin Bassett is a rising star on ‘Quantum Leap’ |url=https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-movies/quantum-leap-caitlin-bassett/ |access-date=11 January 2024 |publisher=We Are The Mighty |date=8 November 2022}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Veterans in Entertainment 2022 Summit |url=https://hopin.com/events/vies2022/registration |access-date=11 January 2024}}</ref><ref name="Nevada">{{cite web |last1=Baker |first1=Chuck |title=Help for Veterans Seeking Movie |url=https://veterans.nv.gov/help-for-veterans-seeking-movie-entertainment-jobs/ |website=Nevada Department of Veterans Services |access-date=11 January 2024}}</ref> |
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== Filmography == |
== Filmography == |
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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 female combat veteran to work as an actress in Hollywood.
Early life
Caitlin Bassett was born on 16 March 1990 to Steven Bassett, a Vietnam veteran and 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]
Education
In 2011, while serving in the Army and deployed to FOB Shank, Afghanistan, Bassett enrolled in the University of Maryland online program [3]. In 2015 she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in legal studies and was subsequently accepted to Brooklyn Law School. She left the US Army in 2015 to attend
Her formal acting education began at Stella Adler Studio of Acting where she was a conservatory student from 2017 to 2020.Brooklyn Law School from 2015 to 2017 before deciding to pursue a career in acting.[4]
In 2023 she returned to the University of Maryland to give a homecoming address to non-traditional students and alumni.[5]
Military service
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 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 combat deployment to FOB Shank, Afghanistan, supporting 10th Mountain Division. At 21 years old she was promoted to Sergeant.[3]
She was then transferred to NSA Washington at Fort Meade, Maryland and completed two more deployments, both with Special Operations. She ultimately attained the rank of Staff Sergeant and was honorably discharged in 2015.[3] [6]
Acting career
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]
Philanthropy
Caitlin 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]
Filmography
Bassett currently stars as Addison Augustine lead on NBC’s Quantum Leap.
External links
References
- ^ WMBF News Staff (31 May 2023). "'Quantum Leap' actress, father receive Quilts of Valor quilts during ceremony in Myrtle Beach". WMBF News.
- ^ Erenhaft, Ethan (27 December 2022). "Horse jumping and quantum leaping: Caitlin Bassett's unusual journey from Howard County to Hollywood". Baltimore Sun.
- ^ a b c d [1]Barber, James. "Army Vet Caitlin Bassett Finds Herself Playing an Army Vet on 'Quantum Leap". Military.com.
- ^ Williams, Kari (9 November 2022). "'Quantum Leap' star Caitlin Bassett turns Army career into leading role". Reserve + National Guard. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "Caitlin Bassett '15 Embraces Opportunities to Reach Higher". University of Maryland Global Campus. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ a b Kennedy, Mark (15 March 2023). "'Quantum Leap' star Caitlin Bassett jumps from Army to TV". Associated Press. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ Corbeil, Shannon (8 November 2022). "Army vet Caitlin Bassett is a rising star on 'Quantum Leap'". We Are The Mighty. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "Veterans in Entertainment 2022 Summit". Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ Baker, Chuck. "Help for Veterans Seeking Movie". Nevada Department of Veterans Services. Retrieved 11 January 2024.