- Born
- Died
- Birth nameWilliam Henry Bassett
- Height1.96 m
- William Bassett was born on December 28, 1935 in Evanston, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for Karate Kid (1984), Black Dynamite (2009) and La Maison des 1000 morts (2003). He was married to Patricia Anne Dorsey. He died on February 9, 2025 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpousePatricia Anne Dorsey(1962 - May 19, 1982) (divorced, 2 children)
- ChildrenKatherine Tudor BassettWendy Irene Bassett (Crislip)
- ParentsMark Seymour BassettElly Christine Elisius
- RelativesDolly King Bassett (Bennett)(Cousin)Louis King Bassett(Half Sibling)Maxine Roberta Bassett (Pierson)(Half Sibling)Emily Kathryn Bassett (Agnew)(Half Sibling)
- Auditioned for a small role in La Maison des 1000 morts (2003), but director Rob Zombie liked him so much gave him a slightly bigger role as the sheriff.
- Received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Northwestern University.
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